This atlas offers an in-depth look at the political and social history of this diverse ethnic group. Featuring detailed maps, it tells the story of not one group of people but many. For example, it covers the Asian heritage, the Chinese in 19th-century America and Japanese and Koreans in Hawaii.
This atlas offers an in-depth look at the political and social history of this diverse ethnic group. Featuring detailed maps, it tells the story of no...
This volume charts new territory in its coverage of religious history and diversity in the United States. More than 800 entries, 100 of which have been added for this edition, outline the numerous philosophers, personalities, social issues, and cultural histories of religious practices throughout American history. Special emphasis has been given to recent developments in American religious life and on the historical contributions of people long neglected by religious historians, including African Americans, Native Americans, and women.
This volume charts new territory in its coverage of religious history and diversity in the United States. More than 800 entries, 100 of which have bee...
From the first English settlements in North America to the present, the US military has evolved from poorly trained militia formations into the world's most powerful professional military establishment. During that time the nation has fought almost every type of war, from guerilla engagements to global conflicts. In many ways the US military reflects the society from which it evolved; in more recent years, especially, the military has also had an impact on civilian society. Understanding the history of America's wars and its military establishment can help us to understand ourselves and our...
From the first English settlements in North America to the present, the US military has evolved from poorly trained militia formations into the world'...
Designed to help the novice understand the complex concepts and terms used in the world of business, this guide covers five areas: accounting, banking, finance, marketing and management. It contains entries on such topics as balanced budget, capital, deflation and mutual funds.
Designed to help the novice understand the complex concepts and terms used in the world of business, this guide covers five areas: accounting, banking...
Examining the transformation of the culture of the North American continent since the 15th century The Encyclopedia of North American Immigration is a comprehensive one-volume encyclopedia consisting of more than 300 A-to-Z entries on events, themes, people, places, and legislation related to immigration.
Examining the transformation of the culture of the North American continent since the 15th century The Encyclopedia of North American Immigration is a...
This guide covers all major elements of Meriwether Lewis and William Clark's expedition to explore the lands west of Mississippi, from the preparatory work initiated by President Jefferson in 1801 to the corps' return from the Pacific Ocean in 1806.
This guide covers all major elements of Meriwether Lewis and William Clark's expedition to explore the lands west of Mississippi, from the preparatory...
A complete reference to the Lewis & Clark expedition, covering all major elements from the preparatory work initiated by President Thomas Jefferson in 1801 to the corps's return from the Pacific Ocean in 1806.
A complete reference to the Lewis & Clark expedition, covering all major elements from the preparatory work initiated by President Thomas Jefferson in...
A reference to the federal bureaucracy of the US government, providing clear entries on all the branches of government and the agencies that function under them. These entries detail the history and the inner-workings of these agencies, as well as the role they play in the government as a whole.
A reference to the federal bureaucracy of the US government, providing clear entries on all the branches of government and the agencies that function ...
This volume covers journalists, science fiction writers, children's and young adult fiction writers, essayists and literary and cultural critics. Each profile provides information about the writer as well as detailing the impact that he or she has had in shaping a literary tradition.
This volume covers journalists, science fiction writers, children's and young adult fiction writers, essayists and literary and cultural critics. Each...
Written by an expert on the topic, this comprehensive A-to-Z volume contains all the material a reader needs to understand the United States Congress, including the people, events, and terms involved in the legislative branch of government. It also provides explanations of the relationships between the legislative and other branches of government, court cases, elections, political opponents, congressional leaders, scandals, controversial issues, and the inner workings of Congress.
Written by an expert on the topic, this comprehensive A-to-Z volume contains all the material a reader needs to understand the United States Congress,...
