"Throughout history, armies have used various kinds of germs to cripple their enemies. International treaties currently outlaw the use of biological weapons, but this does not necessarily mean that no
Hip-hop culture has shaped many facets of popular culture, including the worlds of music, politics, and business. The hip-hop movement began with New York City residents with few resources and has now
Postmodern art emerged in the late 1960s following a time period when art had been defined by superstars like Pablo Picasso and Salvador Dal. Rejecting the idea of art being exclusive to professionals
"The Harlem Renaissance was an exciting period in American history, and readers are placed in the middle of this vibrant African American cultural movement through engaging main text, annotated quotat
Scientists have long warned people of the dangers of climate change, so why do some people insist it is not a problem? What can be done to reverse the effects of this dangerous trend? This volume answ
Discusses the life and achievements of rap artist and business entrepreneur Jay-Z, including his childhood in Brooklyn, his rise to superstardom in the music industry, his successful business ventures
The Scientific Revolution is known as the time period when modern science was born. Without the people who made discoveries, theories, and inventions during this time, the world as we know it today wo
Presents information about the concept of reparations, examining slavery's effect on African Americans, the attempts at reparations over the years, and current controversies.
Discusses child abuse in the United States, including the different types of abuse, how it occurs, how it is investigated and prevented, and how children can recover from the abuse.
Presents a discussion on the death penalty, covering such topics as arguments for the death penalty and objections against it, and how the United States differs from other countries in handling the is
Profiles the Mongol leader who ruled over the largest empire in history, exploring his youth, military training, uniting of warring Mongolian clans, and invasion of China.
Presents a history of the war on drugs, identifying the drugs commonly moved, discussing the use of technology in drug dealing, and examining the efforts to end the trafficking.
Looks at how the police deal with a missing persons case, explaining how people tend to go missing, detailing famous cases, and showing the science of forensics.
Presents research on the concept of the devil, tracing its origins in ancient times, its role in the history of Christianity, and the skepticism about the concept which exists today.
Profiles the lives and work of those who dedicated their lives to fighting censorship, including James Madison, Theodore Schroeder, Emma Goldman, Tommy Smothers, Larry Flynt, and Mitchell Kapor.
Presents a description and history of some of the most popular methods of predicting the future, including astrology, palm reading, tarot cards, I Ching, and oracles.
