Checks and Balances: The Three Branches of the American Government
Presents easy to understand information about the inner workings of the federal government. Includes historical overviews and examinations of the day-to-day operations of each branch; as well as Constitutional duties and obligations of each branch; specifics related to eligibility; elections and appointments of key positions; changes since 1776; the future of each branch; and other topics. For student and general audiences.
Encyclopedia of European Social History
This six-volume reference includes more than 230 articles; ranging from 5;000 to 10;000 words; on everything from serfdom and the economy; to witchcraft and public health.
Dictionary of American History
The first comprehensive revision of this classic reference source; originally published in 1940; features updated and revised entries from previous editions; as well as more than 800 new entries covering recent events and topics not covered previously. This authoritative work serves students; scholars; and general readers interested in a wide range of topics in American history; from the well studied and familiar to the obscure.
American Decades Primary Sources
Cross-disciplinary source spanning the 20th century. Each volume in the set includes full or excerpted primary sources representing the seminal issues; themes; movements and events from a decade. Includes oral histories; songs; speeches; advertisements; TV; play and movie scripts; letters; laws ; legal decisions; newspaper articles; cartoons; recipes; and more.
Mathematics
Explains mathematical concepts with an historical overview of the field. Explores the uses and effects of math in daily life; and provides information on different career choices in this field. For academic readers.
History Behind the Headlines
Presents in-depth information on conflicts appearing in today's headlines. Users are provided with historical background and analysis to events to give a greater understanding of the politics; players; and layers of current affairs.
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.
Encyclopedia of Bioethics
Covering a wealth of topics on the ethics of health professions; animal research; population control and the environment; the set helps researchers to consider the impact of new scientific knowledge and its potential to harm or benefit present and future generations.
Encyclopedia of World Biography
A multicultural biographical source that covers notable individuals from every part of the world and from all time periods who have made significant contributions to human culture.
Encyclopedia of World Cultures
This reference set lists and describes more than 1;500 global cultures. Based on research of social scientists; it is the source for historical; social; political; economic; linguistic; religious; and other information on virtually every existing culture.