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International Environmental Disputes: A Reference Handbook by Aaron Schwabach 9781851097739
Booksplease Price: $79.14This 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: $105.17An 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: $85.49A 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: $79.89From 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: $56.48A 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: $124.21This 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: $66.06This 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: $66.06A 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: $104.53A 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: $66.06This 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: $66.71Racial 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: $67.09This 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: $112.53This 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: $79.89A 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: $73.49A 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: $66.45This 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," and... -
Contemporary Hinduism: Ritual, Culture, and Practice by Robin Rinehart 9781576079058
Booksplease Price: $86.29An 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: $79.89This 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: $85.49An 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: $104.53The 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: $104.53This 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: $56.48A 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: $66.45A 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: $105.17The 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: $79.14An 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: $66.45An 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: $67.09Hate 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: $66.06A 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: $105.48Detailed 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... -
Pop Culture Latin America!: Media, Arts, and Lifestyle by Lisa Shaw 9781851095049
Booksplease Price: $106.13A survey of contemporary Latin American popular culture, covering topics that range from music and film to popular festivals and fashion. Like no other volume of its kind, Pop Culture Latin America!... -
Work and Family in America: A Reference Handbook by Leslie F. Stebbins 9781576072240
Booksplease Price: $66.06Surveying current research findings, social trends, and public controversies, Work and Family in America examines the changing cultures of the workplace, family, and home. Once viewed as a "women and... -
Religion and Politics: A Reference Handbook by John W. Storey 9781576072189
Booksplease Price: $78.75Focusing on religions such as Islam and Buddhism, this volume shows how religion influences politics and vice versa. Delving into such subjects as the separation of church and state in the United... -
Cults in America: A Reference Handbook by Professor James R. Lewis 9781576070314
Booksplease Price: $66.06Since the early 1970s, alternative religious movements known as cults have been the focus of ever-increasing controversy in America. Cults in America: A Reference Handbook compares present-day cults... -
U.S. National Security: A Reference Handbook, 2nd Edition by Cynthia A. Watson 9781598840414
Booksplease Price: $67.09A thoroughly up-to-date expert analysis of national security issues in the United States, focusing on the dramatic changes brought about by the attacks of September 11, 2001. Written by one of the... -
Nigeria's Diverse Peoples: A Reference Sourcebook by April A. Gordon 9781576076828
Booksplease Price: $72.41Exploring the history of ethnic, regional, and religious diversity in Nigeria, this volume traces most of the country's current problems to its colonial exploitation. Plagued by ethnic divisions,... -
World Sports: A Reference Handbook by Maylon Hanold 9781598847789
Booksplease Price: $66.45This book covers a wide range of issues and controversies within the world of sports-including drug use, economics, ethics, ethnicity, gender, globalization, politics, race, sexuality, and... -
The Rising Costs of Higher Education: A Reference Handbook by John R. Thelin 9781610691710
Booksplease Price: $66.45Providing a clear, logical guide to an illogical topic, this book provides an easy-to-understand guide for anyone who wants to successfully navigate the labyrinth of going to college-and paying for... -
Thomas Jefferson: A Biographical Companion by David S. Brown 9780874369496
Booksplease Price: $66.45An encyclopedia covering the life of Thomas Jefferson and the key issues, events, and personalities that shaped him.Book InformationISBN 9780874369496Author David S. BrownFormat HardbackPage Count -
New Information Revolution: A Reference Handbook by Martin K. Gay 9780874368475
Booksplease Price: $67.09The era of the new information revolution is arriving faster than any other era in the history of humanity-and its implications for communication, work, democracy, and education are discussed in... -
Water Quality and Availability: A Reference Handbook by E. Willard Miller 9780874366471
Booksplease Price: $67.09Designed to serve as both a one-stop information source and a guide to in depth exploration, this eye-opening volume examines the availability and quality of our most fundamental resource-water...