Examines survival in both literal and figurative terms to include such varied kinds of survival as physical, psychological, social, and spiritual endurance. Works represented include narrative nonfiction, poetry, short fiction, novels, plays, and films.
Examines survival in both literal and figurative terms to include such varied kinds of survival as physical, psychological, social, and spiritual endu...
Each article in this volume provides a thorough commentary and analysis of documents that explore the legacy of 9/11. The primary source document, often reproduced in its entirety, includes sections that provide Summary Overview, the Defining Moment, Author Biography, Document Analysis, and Essential Themes.
Each article in this volume provides a thorough commentary and analysis of documents that explore the legacy of 9/11. The primary source document, oft...
By 1950, the technological advances of the 20th century were in full swing and several important social and political reforms were making their mark. This set offers in-depth analysis of a broad range of historical documents, including legal codes, letters, speeches, constitutions, reports, and books.
By 1950, the technological advances of the 20th century were in full swing and several important social and political reforms were making their mark. ...
Asia has a long, rich history, encompasses nations that continue to shape the world today, including China, Japan, Korea, and Vietnam. This set takes a detailed look at significant documents developed by scholars, politicians, warriors, emperors, scientists, and reformers, from He Zhen to Mao Zedong.
Asia has a long, rich history, encompasses nations that continue to shape the world today, including China, Japan, Korea, and Vietnam. This set takes ...
Covers topics of recent interest to readers in the twenty-first century, such as heroic medicine, gender identity, wealth inequality, LGBTQ issues, female genital mutilation, informed consent, and transgender care. This encyclopaedic work includes more than 1,000 essays organised by broad categories related to ethics issues.
Covers topics of recent interest to readers in the twenty-first century, such as heroic medicine, gender identity, wealth inequality, LGBTQ issues, fe...
The more data scientists collect on the local, regional, and global level, the more information they gather on the factors, both natural and manmade, including global warming, that have an effect on climate. More than 120 easy-to-understand entries, many with illustrations and photographs, cover topics related to important concepts in climatology.
The more data scientists collect on the local, regional, and global level, the more information they gather on the factors, both natural and manmade, ...
Contains 425 alphabetically arranged essays on a variety of topics, including substances of abuse, treatment and addiction overviews, organisations and foundations dedicated to treatment and prevention, physiological and psychological issues and behaviours, trends and statistics, and social contexts and concerns.
Contains 425 alphabetically arranged essays on a variety of topics, including substances of abuse, treatment and addiction overviews, organisations an...
Provides in-depth critical discussions of the controversial play by Arthur Miller. This volume offers diverse perspectives on one of Arthur Miller's most popular, most controversial and most frequently staged plays. The volume situates the play within many different contexts--historical, critical, literary, biographical, social, cultural, and others.
Provides in-depth critical discussions of the controversial play by Arthur Miller. This volume offers diverse perspectives on one of Arthur Miller's m...
