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Ethnic Groups of the Americas: An Encyclopedia by James B. Minahan 9781610691635
Booksplease Price: £81.53Intended to help students explore ethnic identity-one of the most important issues of the 21st century-this concise, one-stop reference presents rigorously researched content on the national groups... -
Turning Points-Actual and Alternate Histories: America in Revolt during the 1960s and 1970s by Rodney P. Carlisle 9781851098835
Booksplease Price: £81.03Offering a unique approach to studying one of the most eventful eras in American history, this volume looks at a dozen key events of the 1960s and 1970s and considers the possible paths history might... -
Islam in World Cultures: Comparative Perspectives by R. Michael Feener 9781576075166
Booksplease Price: £76.11Islam in World Cultures analyzes differences in Islamic culture and practice by looking not simply at matters of doctrine, but also at how Islam interacts with local cultures. Contemporary treatments... -
Mexico: An Encyclopedia of Contemporary Culture and History by Don M. Coerver 9781576071328
Booksplease Price: £82.27A concise overview of 20th- and 21st-century Mexico, this volume explores the political, economic, social, and cultural history of the world's largest Spanish-speaking country. From NAFTA to... -
Intellectual Property: A Reference Handbook by Aaron Schwabach 9781598840452
Booksplease Price: £61.35This book examines the history of the concepts of intellectual property and the current state of U.S. and international intellectual property law. In this timely and readable volume, law professor... -
Consumer Culture: A Reference Handbook by Douglas Goodman 9781576079751
Booksplease Price: £51.71An engrossing review of the development of global consumerism and its impact on sociological issues. The phrase "shop till you drop" has become as American as apple pie and the trend does... -
Policing in America: A Reference Handbook by Leonard A. Steverson 9781598840438
Booksplease Price: £61.35This book maps the development of modern policing-both theory and practice-from humans' first efforts at social control, through the British roots of modern policing, to the unique institution of... -
Violence in the Media: A Reference Handbook by Nancy Signorielli 9781851096046
Booksplease Price: £51.21From the popular video game Mortal Kombat to reality TV, this book offers a candid compilation of the history, problems, impacts, and solutions relating to media violence. Violence in the Media: A... -
Besieged: An Encyclopedia of Great Sieges from Ancient Times to the Present by Paul K. Davis 9781576071953
Booksplease Price: £76.11Besieged examines the most important sieges in history-the actions and motivations of attackers and defenders along with conditions inside and outside the city walls. From Joshua's assault on Jericho... -
The Legislative Branch of Federal Government: People, Process, and Politics by Gary P. Gershman 9781851097128
Booksplease Price: £76.61This volume focuses on the U.S. Congress, its history, constitutional powers, daily workings, and the politics that affect its operation. Spanning the history of the federal system of government of... -
Jacksonian and Antebellum Age: People and Perspectives by Mark R. Cheathem 9781598840179
Booksplease Price: £76.11This volume in the Perspectives in American Social History series highlights the extraordinary contributions of ordinary men, women, and children in the transformation of the country in the time of... -
International Environmental Disputes: A Reference Handbook by Aaron Schwabach 9781851097739
Booksplease Price: £61.35This book offers an intensive investigation of past and present achievements and failures in international environmental law. International Environmental Disputes is a thought-provoking examination... -
Ancient Astronomy: An Encyclopedia of Cosmologies and Myth by Clive L. N. Ruggles 9781851094776
Booksplease Price: £81.53An authoritative introduction to the fascinating topic of archaeoastronomy-ancient peoples' understanding and use of the skies. Ancient Astronomy: An Encyclopedia of Cosmologies and Myth draws on... -
Waging War on Trial: A Handbook with Cases, Laws, and Documents by Brian R. Dirck 9781576079485
Booksplease Price: £66.27A thought-provoking and engaging guide to the legal, moral, and political issues that arise when the United States goes to war. From the American Revolution to the Bush administration's new type of... -
Genetic Engineering: A Reference Handbook, 2nd Edition by Harry LeVine 9781851098606
Booksplease Price: £61.93From Dolly the sheep to Frankenfood, life-saving medicines, and beyond, this insightful work describes the technology and controversy behind genetic engineering. From the publication of Aldous... -
Historically Black Colleges and Universities: A Reference Handbook by Cynthia L. Jackson 9781851094226
Booksplease Price: £43.78A highly readable overview of the rich past of historically black colleges and universities, and how their role in higher education is evolving for the future. Historically black colleges and... -
Saudi Arabia by Sherifa Zuhur 9781598845716
Booksplease Price: £96.29This book describes all aspects of Saudi Arabia, including its government, economy, society, and culture, as well as its role in the Middle East and its position internationally. In this... -
Youth and Political Participation: A Reference Handbook by Glenn H. Utter 9781598846614
Booksplease Price: £51.21This comprehensive reference examines the history and importance of youth participation in politics, suggests reasons for their disengagement, and discusses efforts to increase the interest of young... -
Drug Use: A Reference Handbook by Richard E. Isralowitz 9781576077085
Booksplease Price: £51.21A balanced and straightforward survey of the key issues, facts, and controversies surrounding the use and abuse of harmful drugs in the United States and abroad. Drug Use: A Reference Handbook... -
Women's History as Scientists: A Guide to the Debates by Leigh Ann Whaley 9781576072301
Booksplease Price: £81.03A comprehensive historical review of the debates surrounding women's contributions and roles in science, with emphasis on women's access to education, training, and professional careers. This... -
McCarthyism and the Red Scare: A Reference Guide by William T. Walker 9781598844375
Booksplease Price: £51.21This book is a must-read for anyone studying and researching the rise and fall of Senator Joseph R. McCarthy and McCarthyism in American political life. Intolerance in America that targets alleged... -
Racial Justice in America: A Reference Handbook by David B. Mustard 9781576072141
Booksplease Price: £51.71Racial Justice in America examines a volatile social issue that is always in the news, focusing on five critical areas: criminal justice, education, employment, living accommodations, and political... -
Space and Security: A Reference Handbook by Peter L. Hays 9781598844214
Booksplease Price: £52.01This thorough examination of the roots and motivations for U.S. national security space policy provides an essential foundation for considering current space security issues. During the Cold War era,... -
Spirit Possession around the World: Possession, Communion, and Demon Expulsion across Cultures by Joseph P. Laycock 9781610695893
Booksplease Price: £87.23This book provides a fascinating historical and cultural overview of traditional beliefs about spirit possession and exorcism around the world, from Europe to Asia and the Middle East to the Americas... -
Gangs: A Reference Handbook, 2nd Edition by Karen L. Kinnear 9781598841251
Booksplease Price: £61.93A thoroughly updated look at the world of gangs, charting their growth and development in the United States and worldwide, as well as the efforts to curb their expanding criminal enterprises. Gangs:... -
The Philippines: A Global Studies Handbook by Damon L. Woods 9781851096756
Booksplease Price: £56.97A unique, revealing look at the history and contemporary culture of the Philippine Islands and their multicultural and foreign-influenced facets. Interest in the Philippines has grown substantially... -
World Energy Crisis: A Reference Handbook by David E. Newton 9781610691475
Booksplease Price: £51.51This book provides a historical background for the world's current energy problems, describing how the Industrial Revolution has led us to the impending end of the "Age of Fossil Fuels,"... -
Contemporary Hinduism: Ritual, Culture, and Practice by Robin Rinehart 9781576079058
Booksplease Price: £66.89An examination of the contemporary practices, beliefs, and issues of one of the world's oldest and most enduring religions, both within its Indian homeland and throughout the world. Contemporary... -
Human Rights Worldwide: A Reference Handbook by Zehra F. Kabasakal Arat 9781851097623
Booksplease Price: £61.93This work offers an insightful guide to the global struggle for human rights, the problems and shortcomings of the international human rights regime, and the resources essential to human rights... -
The Taney Court: Justices, Rulings, and Legacy by Timothy S. Huebner 9781576073681
Booksplease Price: £66.27An exploration of the U.S. Supreme Court during an era of dramatic sectionalism, slavery, and the Civil War. The Taney Court: Justices, Rulings, and Legacy presents an in-depth analysis of the... -
Science in the Enlightenment: An Encyclopedia by William E. Burns 9781576078860
Booksplease Price: £81.03The first introductory A-Z resource on the dynamic achievements in science from the late 1600s to 1820, including the great minds behind the developments and science's new cultural role. Though the... -
Reconstruction: People and Perspectives by James M. Campbell 9781598840216
Booksplease Price: £81.03This entry in the Perspectives in Social History series examines the course and consequences of Reconstruction on the former Confederate states by focusing on the everyday people who lived through it... -
Urban Education: A Reference Handbook by Kathy L. Adams 9781576073629
Booksplease Price: £43.78A comprehensive look at urban schools, using history as a lens for coming to grips with present-day social, political, legal, and economic realities reflected in our urban education system. Urban... -
Lobbying in America: A Reference Handbook by Ronald J. Hrebenar 9781598841121
Booksplease Price: £51.51A comprehensive presentation of the way lobbying and interest-based political activism works in the United States. Lobbying in America: A Reference Handbook offers readers an insightful survey of... -
The Military-Industrial Complex and American Society by S. Mike Pavelec 9781598841879
Booksplease Price: £81.53The first complete reference on the military-industrial complex, from its Cold War era expansion to the present. The Military-Industrial Complex and American Society addresses the broad subject of... -
The Internet and Society: A Reference Handbook by Bernadette H. Schell 9781598840315
Booksplease Price: £61.35An examination of the social impact of the Internet, this volume explores political, social, technical, legal, and economic controversies in a manner accessible to the general reader. Today more than... -
Counterterrorism: A Reference Handbook by Graeme Colin Stracey Steven 9781851096664
Booksplease Price: £51.51An up-to-date analysis of the wave of terrorism in the post-Cold War era and the ways in which states and societies are responding. Counter-Terrorism: A Reference Handbook outlines the threat of... -
Hate Crimes: A Reference Handbook, 3rd Edition by Donald Altschiller 9781610699464
Booksplease Price: £52.01Hate crime is a disturbing phenomenon that is the subject of constant debate, discussion, and legislation. This book helps readers understand the complex issue and see how the government and... -
Espionage: A Reference Handbook by Glenn Peter Hastedt 9781576079508
Booksplease Price: £51.21A unique exploration into the fascinating world of human and technological espionage, its contributions to national security, and its vital role in global politics. Espionage: A Reference Handbook... -
African American War Heroes by James B. Martin 9781610693653
Booksplease Price: £81.77Detailed profiles bring stories of African American heroism in the U.S. armed forces to life, from the American Revolution through the conflict in Afghanistan. African American war heroes remain...