American Law Yearbook 2005
An annual supplement to West's Encyclopedia of American Law that updates and expands the content with new topics; updates; biographies of prominent figures and government appointees; and other features. Each year's edition contains the full U.S. Supreme Court docket in addition to the non-Supreme Court cases. Includes a glossary of legal terms.
Crime and Punishment in America Reference Library
Covering the evolution of the American criminal justice system throughout history; Crime and Punishment in America Reference Library explores everything from juvenile justice to organized crime.
Encyclopedia of Aquaculture
A comprehensive; one-stop reference to the science; technology; and economics of aquaculture. Technological advances; coupled with the mounting pressures of global food production; have dramatically changed aquaculture in recent decades.
Encyclopedia of Genocide and Crimes Against Humanity
This encyclopedia spans the globe to explain the issues behind crimes against humanity and human rights issues as they relate to individual countries and the world at large. It traces the history of events that qualify as genocide and crimes against humanity; profiles perpetrators and heroes; and explains international laws and law proceedings aimed at ending genocide and crimes against humanity.
Encyclopedia of the American Constitution
Contains new and updated original articles covering recent concepts (i.e. adoption; race; the Constitution; birthright citizenship) and court cases since 1992 offering comprehensive coverage of all aspects of constitutional law; as well as biographies of people who have had an impact on our government's legal framework (Supreme Court Justices; Presidents; Cabinet Members; Lawyers; and more). Also covers judicial decisions handed down by the Supreme Court.
Gale Encyclopedia of Everyday Law; 2nd ed.
This encyclopedia fills a much-needed gap between legal texts focusing on the theory and history behind the law and more practical guides dealing with the law and its everyday effect upon its citizens. Containing approximately 200 articles; the Encyclopedia includes: brief descriptions of each issue's historical background; covering important statutes and cases; profiles of various U.S. laws and regulations; and details of how laws and regulations vary from state to state.
National Survey of State Laws; 5th ed.
A quick; state-by-state comparison of current state laws -- how they differ and how they're similar -- for a range of relevant subjects from abortion to employment discrimination; child custody to interest rates.
Presidents: A Reference History
Presents in-depth profiles of each American president and his administration. Includes black-and-white portraits of the presidents and extensive bibliographies. Also features a new history of the White House and a general introduction to the presidency. For students in grades 10 and higher; as well as general readers.
Supreme Court Drama: Cases That Changed America
Profiles major U.S. Supreme Court decisions that have made a significant impact on American society. Each volume is organized by broad legal principles such as individual liberties; criminal justice; equal protection; and business and government law. Within this framework; case entries are arranged under the more specific legal issue to which they relate; such as affirmative action; capital punishment; freedom of speech; and monopolies.
The Bill of Rights 1
Multi-volume series that highlights the living and breathing nature of the Bill of Rights. Traces evolution of the freedoms codified in the first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution throughout American history to the present. Includes discussion and chronology of relevant Supreme Court rulings; as well as analysis of key controversies or perspectives. Secondary sources; including magazine articles and book excerpts; add an additional layer of analysis and commentary.
UXL Encyclopedia of Water Science
This encyclopedia explores water science and issues from an international perspective. Topics covered include lakes and streams; oceans; aquatic animals; weather and climate; glaciers; wetlands; ecology; hydropower; commercial fishing; acid rain; recreation; pollution; economics; water conservation; international water law; global warming and much more.
Major Acts of Congress
In 262 entries; this 3-vol. set examines landmark pieces of legislation; explaining the historical factors that led to the proposal of each act; looking at the adoption process and assessing each act's impact on American life. All aspects of legislation are covered; including the National Prohibition Act; the Civil Rights Act; the Family and Medical Leave Act; the Americans with Disabilities Act; the Fair Housing Act; the Freedom of Information Act and much more.
Vietnam War Reference Library
Research the Vietnam War from every angle with this comprehensive 4-vol. set.