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Gay Rights on Trial: A Reference Handbook - Hardcover

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by Lee Walzer (Author)An in-depth examination of the relationship between gay rights, public opinion, and legislation since the late 1800s. In this comprehensive overview of how the American legal system has approached issues pertaining to sexual orientation and how the law has advanced--or hindered--civil rights, author Lee Walzer reveals that while the United States has the world's most developed lesbian and gay community, it lags other countries on equality for sexual minorities. Gay Right...

The Armenian Genocide: The Essential Reference Guide - Hardcover

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by Alan Whitehorn (Editor), Alan Whitehorn (Author)With its analytical introductory essays, more than 140 individual entries, a historical timeline, and primary documents, this book provides an essential reference volume on the Armenian Genocide. The Armenian Genocide has often been considered a template for subsequent genocides and is one of the first genocides of the 20th century. As such, it holds crucial historical significance, and it is critically important that today's students underst...

Encyclopedia of Right-Wing Extremism in Modern American History - Hardcover

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by Stephen E. Atkins (Author)This encyclopedia covers American right-wing extremist groups and extremism from the 1930s to the present day, including neo-Nazis, the Ku Klux Klan, and various anti-government organizations. Right-wing extremism in America has had an established presence from the 1930s through the present day. The election of America's first African-American president and the resuscitation of "big government" policymaking have stimulated a reaction from, and a reemergence of, ri...

Atheism and Agnosticism: Exploring the Issues - Hardcover

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by Peter Huff (Author)An overview essay and approximately 50 alphabetically arranged reference entries explore the background and significance of atheism and agnosticism in modern society. This is the age of atheism and agnosticism. The number of people living without religious belief and practice is quickly and dramatically rising. Some experts call nonreligion, after Christianity and Islam, the third largest "religion" in the world today. Understanding the origins, history, variations, and ...

Hate Groups: A Reference Handbook - Hardcover

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by David Newton (Author)Hate Groups: A Reference Handbook offers answers to essential questions about hate groups in a way that is accessible to students and general readers interested in this important topic. Hate Groups: A Reference Handbook covers the topic of hate groups from the earliest pages of human history to the present day. Chapters One and Two provide a historical background of the topic and a review of current problems, controversies, and solutions. The remainder of the book cons...

The Danger of Devaluing Immigrants: Impacts on the U.S. Economy and Society - Hardcover

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by Fariborz Ghadar (Author)Despite deep divisions on the issue of immigration, this book shows that immigration promotes economic innovation, expands the job market, and contributes to diversity and creativity in the United States. Immigration, as a conduit for bringing new talent, ideas, and inventions into the United States, is essential to the success and vitality of our economy and society. In this timely book, researched and written by the Immigration Book Project Team at Penn State Univ...

The Legislative Branch of State Government: People, Process, and Politics - Hardcover

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by Thomas Little (Editor), David Ogle (Editor)This comprehensive volume examines the historic and contemporary role of the state legislatures and assemblies of all 50 states, offering insight into important details of how each of these legislative bodies functions. The Legislative Branch of State Government: People, Process, and Politics is one of three titles in ABC-CLIO's About State Government set, offering comprehensive coverage of contemporary American politics at the state level. Each o...

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by Brian E. Fogarty (Author)When the Nazis took power in 1933, most Germans did not foresee the oncoming storm. Many were wildly enthusiastic; some were alarmed; most were worried but trusted that things would work out. In short, they felt much as Americans have felt from time to time. Brian E. Fogarty's Fascism: Why Not Here? draws parallels between German culture of the early twentieth century and American culture today. While Fogarty postulates that it would take a confluence of events an...

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by David Hudson (Author)The only book of its kind to examine all aspects of a young adult's legal rights at school, at work, and at home, including recent developments in teen-oriented legislation. Widespread Internet use and evolving privacy concerns compromise the legal rights of teenagers. While smart phones, social networking, and online music downloading pose new legal complications for teens and their parents to navigate, the Supreme Court has grappled with rights concerning every aspec...

The Civil Rights Movement in America: From Black Nationalism to the Women's Political Council - Hardcover

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by Peter Levy (Editor), Peter Levy (Author)This single-volume work provides a concise, up-to-date, and reliable reference work that students, teachers, and general readers can turn to for a comprehensive overview of the civil rights movement--a period of time incorporating events that shaped today's society. This single volume encyclopedia not only provides accessible A-Z entries about the well-known people and events of the Civil Rights Movement but also offers coverage of lesser-known contr...

The Rise of Fascism: History, Documents, and Key Questions - Hardcover

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by Patrick Zander (Author)This book is a valuable resource for understanding the character, development, and consequences of fascist dictatorships. Approximately 60 million lives were taken during World War II. This book serves to explore the ultimate cause of it--fascism--and to educate readers on the history and motivation behind this complex political movement. This historical exploration includes many helpful educational tools, including a timeline, an encyclopedia, and excerpts from prim...

Abuse: An Encyclopedia of Causes, Consequences, and Treatments - Hardcover

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by Rosemarie Skaine (Editor)This timely volume shows how abuse impacts every segment of society--and how society is seeking effective ways to respond. Abuse, a key theme of health education curricula, is also a major issue faced by many segments of society. Intended for high school students as well as undergraduates and the general reader, this comprehensive encyclopedia explores abuse in all its forms--physical, sexual, emotional, and verbal--among a variety of age and demographic groups fro...

Cyber Warfare: A Reference Handbook - Hardcover

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by Paul Springer (Author)This timely handbook traces the development of cyber capabilities from their roots in information warfare and cryptology to their potential military application in combat. Cyber warfare is gaining prominence as a serious tactic in military conflicts throughout the world. And, as the most network-dependent nation on earth, the United States is the most vulnerable. Military expert and author Paul J. Springer examines the many facets of cyber combat--from the threats of ...

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by Toyin Falola (Author), Bukola Oyeniyi (Author)Written by leading experts in African studies, this broad introduction to Nigeria follows the history of the republic from the early period to the present day. As Africa's most populated country and major world exporter of oil, Nigeria is a nation with considerable international importance--a role that is hampered by its economic underdevelopment and political instability. This book examines all major aspects of Nigeria's geography, politics, a...

U.S. Border Security: A Reference Handbook - Hardcover

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by Judith Warner (Author)This text provides an integrated view of post-9/11 security concerns over the United States's shared border with Mexico and Canada in regards to terrorism, unauthorized migration, drug and arms smuggling, and other illegal trade. The challenges facing U.S. Customs and Border Patrol are daunting. There are 19,841 miles of American land and water boundaries to protect, and 95,000 miles of shoreline and defined air space subject to homeland security surveillance. Additio...

Belligerents, Brinkmanship, and the Big Stick: A Historical Encyclopedia of American Diplomatic Concepts - Hardcover

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by John Dobson (Author)This encyclopedia offers authoritative coverage of the concepts, traditions, events, and individuals that shaped United States' foreign relations from the American Revolution to the present. Belligerents, Brinkmanship, and the Big Stick: A Historical Encyclopedia of American Diplomatic Concepts is the first comprehensive encyclopedic work to focus specifically on America's extraordinary history of political engagement with the world. With hundreds of alphabetically orga...

Ocean Politics and Policy: A Reference Handbook - Hardcover

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by Peter Jacques (Author), Zachary A. Smith (Author), Mildred Vasan (Editor)A sweeping overview of the problems, politics, and policies of international and domestic management of the world's oceans. The world ocean is one of the most important global resources. Without it most life on earth would not survive because the ocean provides temperature regulation and produces oxygen, among other vital functions. However, this life-sustaining resource faces dangerous threats from over fishing, indu...

The Louisiana Purchase: A Historical and Geographical Encyclopedia - Hardcover

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by Junius P. Rodriguez (Editor)Published in celebration of the Purchase's bicentennial, this resource offers a multifaceted view of a watershed American event. In one easy-access resource, The Louisiana Purchase brings together the work of over 100 experts covering historical figures, relevant legal and historical concepts, states that formed in the new territory, frontier outposts, and the Native Americans uprooted by expansion westward. The book examines every aspect and consequence of Thom...

The Hughes Court: Justices, Rulings, and Legacy - Hardcover

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by Michael Parrish (Author)An in-depth analysis of the workings and legacy of the Supreme Court led by Charles Evans Hughes.Author BiographyMichael E. Parrish is professor of history at the University of California San Diego, San Diego, CA. Number of Pages: 360 Dimensions: 1.02 x 10.22 x 7.22 IN Illustrated: Yes Publication Date: July 11, 2002

Jewish Americans and Political Participation: A Reference Handbook - Hardcover

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by Rafael Medoff (Author)This handbook addresses how the Jewish American community emerged from obscurity to play a role in behind-the-scenes power politics and finally appeared center stage. Jewish Americans and Political Participation explores the rise of the Jewish people from hardscrabble immigrants to the highest echelons of political power. The book provides an overview of American Jewish life, including the impact of immigration, domestic antisemitism, the Holocaust, and U.S-Israel rel...

The Taney Court: Justices, Rulings, and Legacy - Hardcover

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by Timothy S. Heubner (Author), Timothy S. Huebner (Author)An exploration of the U.S. Supreme Court during an era of dramatic sectionalism, slavery, and the Civil War.Author BiographyTimothy S. Huebner is associate professor of history at Rhodes College in Memphis, TN. Number of Pages: 304 Dimensions: 0.91 x 10.48 x 6.98 IN Illustrated: Yes Publication Date: October 06, 2003

American Settlement Houses and Progressive Social Reform: An Encyclopedia of the American Settlement Movement - Hardcover

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by Domenica M. Barbuto (Author)The American Settlement Movement was one of the most significant, broadly based reform efforts in the history of the United States, yet surprisingly few people are even aware of its existence. American Settlement Houses and Progressive Social Reform documents, for the first time, the history of the American Settlement Movement in an A to Z format. Included in the Encyclopedia's 230 entries are biographies of key individuals, descriptions of settlement houses and...

Working at the Bar: Sex Work and Health Communication in Thailand - Paperback

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by Thomas M. Steinfatt (Author)Commercial sex is the occupation of a significant portion of the women of the world, providing economic support for millions of people and their families. Working at the Bar is the first-ever, long-term, longitudinal, in-depth study of a large sex work industry--and Thailand, the most prominent nation in the rapidly growing sex tourism industry, makes for an excellent case study. While previous works have provided brief glimpses of one group of workers studied f...

The Impact of Public Policy on Environmental Quality and Health: The Case of Land Use Management and Planning - Hardcover

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by Amer El-Ahraf (Author), Ron Dowd (Author), Mohammad Qayoumi (Author)Until now, an approach to land use management planning that not only addresses economic issues, but also environmental concerns and health issues of land use has been lacking. These issues are vital for public policy makers, decision-makers throughout the private sector, as well as all businesses and industries that share space with the communities they serve and draw from. This volume covers the legal and regulatory aspec...

American Midwives: 1860 to the Present - Hardcover

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by Judy Barrett Litoff (Author), Judt Barrett Litoff (Author)Author Biographytoff /f Judy /i Barrett Number of Pages: 214 Dimensions: 0.63 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN Publication Date: January 19, 1978

The Political Doctrines of Sun Yat-Sen: An Exposition of the San Min Chu I. - Hardcover

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by Paul Myron Anthony Linebarger (Author), Unknown (Author)Author Biographynebarger /f Paul /i Myron Anthony Number of Pages: 278 Dimensions: 0.69 x 9 x 6 IN Publication Date: September 07, 1973

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez: A Biography - Hardcover

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by Laurie Hillstrom (Author)Since mid-2018, when she registered one of the biggest primary election upsets in the nation, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has emerged as one of the most influential voices of the progressive wing of the Democratic Party. Few politicians have experienced a rise as meteoric as the one that Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (or AOC, as she is commonly known) has experienced since her June 2018 Democratic primary upset victory over a powerful, longtime incumbent and her subsequent...

Family Separation and the U.S.-Mexico Border Crisis - Hardcover

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by Laurie Hillstrom (Author)This volume provides an authoritative, evenhanded overview of the Trump administration's family separation and child detention policies at the U.S.-Mexico border--and the impact of those policies and actions on children, their parents, border security, and U.S. politics. The 21st Century Turning Points series is a one-stop resource for understanding the people and events changing America today. Each volume provides readers with a clear, authoritative, and unbiased ...

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by Lori Han (Author)This work provides a concise, authoritative, and illuminating overview of the Executive Office of the President of the United States. This reference work surveys and explains all aspects of the Presidency, including the Founding Fathers' conception of the position, the evolution of the specific powers and responsibilities residing in the Oval Office over time, the relationship between the executive branch and the other two branches of the federal government, and the evolut...

The Arab Spring: The Failure of the Obama Doctrine - Hardcover

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by Edward Lynch (Author)This title provides a succinct, readable, and comprehensive treatment of how the Obama administration reacted to what was arguably the most difficult foreign policy challenge of its eight years in office: the Arab Spring. As a prelude to examining how the United States reacted to the first wave of the Arab Spring in the 21st century, this book begins with an examination of how the U.S. reacted to revolution in the 19th and 20th centuries and a summary of how foreign po...

African Americans and Civil Rights: From 1619 to the Present - Hardcover

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by Michael Levine (Author)This well-written narrative, concise but packed with history, chronicles the struggle for African American civil rights. Beginning in 1619 when the first ship carrying Africans arrived in North America and continuing to the present, historian Michael L. Levine gives readers a balanced overview of how U.S. laws have prevented blacks from having the same civil rights as others. The text is accompanied by 65 detailed biographical sketches that describe the roles played ...

Beijing: Geography, History, and Culture - Hardcover

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by Qian Guo (Author)This comprehensive volume examines contemporary life and history in Beijing, covering such topics as culture, politics, economics, crime, security, the environment, and more. While it is not China's most populated city, Beijing serves an important role as the political and cultural capital of the country. This volume examines Beijing's long history, contemporary society, and current challenges the city faces as we move further into the 21st century. Geared toward high scho...