Coverage includes: - The relationship of the organization to nation-state sovereignty - Its power in organizational decision-making - The organization's role in building peace and stability, and fighting corruption - The relationship of economic development to the environment - The conflict of conformity vs. regional distinctiveness when free trade is introduced - The achievements and criticisms of the organization.
Coverage includes: - The relationship of the organization to nation-state sovereignty - Its power in organizational decision-making - The or...
Tiger Woods: Athlete recounts the story of his life, from a young child golfing under his fathers tutelage to a world-famous athlete and philanthropist.
Tiger Woods: Athlete recounts the story of his life, from a young child golfing under his fathers tutelage to a world-famous athlete and philanthropis...
Each title features: - "In Their Own Words" boxes offering selected quotations from the subject - "Did You Know?" boxes that highlight fascinating facts about each person - A chronology, suggestions for further reading, and a listing of related Web sites - A final chapter that delves into the legacy of the subject's thoughts and deeds for new generations of black Americans.
Each title features: - "In Their Own Words" boxes offering selected quotations from the subject - "Did You Know?" boxes that highlight fascinat...
As the adverse effects of secondhand smoke have become clear, more places have banned smoking. Smokers, however, have begun to protest local laws banning smoking from all public places, arguing that such bans infringe upon freedom of choice. Smoking Bans, Second Edition explores this issue with updated statistics, new arguments, and current legislation.
As the adverse effects of secondhand smoke have become clear, more places have banned smoking. Smokers, however, have begun to protest local laws bann...
The United States' continued use of the death penalty sets it apart from other Western democracies. Questions remain about whether the death penalty deters crimes, or if its use discriminates against the poor or minorities. With new statistics, legal opinions, and legislation, Capital Punishment, Second Edition explores the arguments for and against the death penalty.
The United States' continued use of the death penalty sets it apart from other Western democracies. Questions remain about whether the death penalty d...
From the sinking of the Titanic to the devastating influenza outbreaks in 1918-1919 to the calamities of Hurricane Katrina and the Indian Ocean tsunami, the disasters in history left a legacy in their widespread devastation. This work tells the stories of important historical disasters and explains their impact and the reforms they spurred.
From the sinking of the Titanic to the devastating influenza outbreaks in 1918-1919 to the calamities of Hurricane Katrina and the Indian Ocean tsunam...
The Earth is a dynamic entity. Though it supports life, the Earth is a restless planet capable of powerful destruction. This work introduces geology topics - such as plate tectonics, erosion, and deposition - to readers and details the forces that are both powerful and potentially destructive on the third planet from the sun.
The Earth is a dynamic entity. Though it supports life, the Earth is a restless planet capable of powerful destruction. This work introduces geology t...
A cell is the smallest unit of life that can be classified as a living thing, but it plays a large role in the biology of living organisms. The Cells: The Building Blocks of Life set explores cells in a variety of ways--how they work, how they affect body functions and health, and how they can be used by scientists to advance medical techniques. Each title in this curriculum-based set presents a topic central to the study of biology and life science in an easy-to-understand style with thought-provoking insight and full-colour photographs and illustrations. This six-volume set comprises...
A cell is the smallest unit of life that can be classified as a living thing, but it plays a large role in the biology of living organisms. The Cells:...