eBooks
Social Trends and Indicators USA
Provides detailed statistics on social issues paired with expert analyses of the statistics. Statistics are gathered from respected sources; including the Bureau of Labor Statistics; Bureau of the Census; Bureau of Economic Analysis; and the Social Security Administration.
Encyclopedia of Genocide and Crimes Against Humanity
"Genocide has been with us since the beginning of history and is a key feature to the study of world history at nearly every level. The most widely-studied and catastrophic examples are; however; historically close to the present day: the Nazi Holocaust; ""ethnic cleansing"" in Bosnia; tribal warfare in Rwanda and more. "
Checks and Balances: The Three Branches of the American Government
Offers easy-to-understand information about the U.S. federal government’s inner workings. Includes historical overviews and examinations of the day-to-day operations of each branch; including information on each branch’s Constitutional duties and obligations.
Encyclopedia of Bioethics
This edition is a complete revision of the Dartmouth Medal-winning set first published in 1995. Covering a wealth of topics on the ethics of health professions; animal research; population control and the environment.
Gale Encyclopedia of Mental Disorders
Includes entries for all 150 disorders classified in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders; text revision (DSM-IV-TR). Also features entries for prescription; alternative; and over-the-counter drugs; as well as the various therapies used to treat mental disorders.
Gale Encyclopedia of Psychology
Covers the entire spectrum of psychology; including notable people; theories and terms; landmark case studies and experiments; applications of psychology in advertising; medicine and sports; and career information.
Gale Encyclopedia of Neurological Disorders
Provides in-depth coverage of neurological diseases and disorders; including stroke; multiple sclerosis; Parkinson disease; Tourette Syndrome; Alzheimer's disease; cerebral palsy; vertigo; amnesia and epilepsy.
Biology
A comprehensive collection of articles on all aspects of biological science; including its history and issues. Includes articles on biology-related careers and important individuals; as well as topics from active transport to zoology research.
Drugs and Controlled Substances: Information for Students
Provides detailed information on the physiological and psychological effects of addictive drugs and substances; from illegal drugs to commonly abused classes of prescription and over-the-counter drugs.
Encyclopedia of the American Constitution
This edition of the 1987 Dartmouth Medal-winner includes all of the material from the original four-volume set and 1992 Supplement; as well as updated original articles and new articles covering concepts and court cases since 1992.
