Encyclopedia of Creativity
The SAGE Encyclopedia of World Poverty
The SAGE Encyclopedia of World Poverty, 2nd Edition addresses the persistence of poverty across the globe while updating and expanding the landmark first edition, originally published in 2006 prior to the economic calamities of 2008.
The American Middle Class
Celebrating Life Customs Around the World
This book documents hundreds of customs and traditions practiced in countries outside of the United States, showcasing the diversity of birth, coming-of-age, and death celebrations worldwide. * Examines cultural events in the general categories of birth and childhood events, teen and early adulthood milestones, and aging and death customs * Offers primary and cultural document excerpts that are useful for the purposes of meeting Common Core standards * Includes color inserts that help bring the text to life * Features sidebars that present fun facts, interesting anecdotes, and recipes that are often used to celebrate various life-cycle customs in different countries * Provides information ideal for students studying geography, global studies, anthropology, and world cultures
Crime and Punishment in America: an Encyclopedia of Trends and Controversies in the Justice System
Covering some of the most hotly contested topics in crime and criminal justice, including proposed sentencing and prison reforms, controversial developments like Stand Your Ground laws, and Supreme Court decisions, this work supplies essential background, current data, and a range of viewpoints on these important issues.
Encyclopedia of American Civil Rights and Liberties
Thoroughly updated and featuring 75 new entries, this monumental four-volume work illuminates past and present events associated with civil rights and civil liberties in the United States.
Encyclopedia of Philosophy
Since 1967, the Encyclopedia of Philosophy, described by Booklist as the best and most comprehensive English-language reference source for philosophy, has been the cornerstone of the philosophy reference shelf. Lauded for its clear and accessible presentation of wide-ranging philosophical subjects, the Encyclopedia has earned its place as a first-stop resource for general readers, students and educators.
Ethics, Science, Technology, and Engineering : a Global Resource
This 4-volume encyclopedia includes over 800 entries related to ethics in the fields of science, technology, and engineering. International perspectives are included for many subjects. Entries cover topics such as biometics, drones, fracking, healthcare, research ethics, social media, and much more. Bibliographies are included.
Encyclopedia of Social Media and Politics
According to the publisher, "the Encyclopedia of Social Media and Politics explores how the rise of social media is altering politics both in the United States and in key moments, movements, and places around the world."
Religion and American Cultures: Tradition, Diversity, and Popular Expression
The entries cover virtually every religion in modern-day America as well as the role of religion in various aspects of U.S. culture.
The Social History of the American Family
The Social History of the American Family explores the vital role of the family as the fundamental social unit across the span of American history. Experiences of family life shape so much of an individual's development and identity, yet the patterns of family structure, family life, and family transition vary across time, space, and socioeconomic contexts.
Key themes include families and culture (including mass media), families and religion, families and the economy, families and social issues, families and social stratification and conflict, family structures (including marriage and divorce, gender roles, parenting and children, and mixed and non-modal family forms), and family law and policy.
Research database supporting all areas of academic study covering 8,500+ popular and scholarly periodicals, including 3000+ with full text.
Full-text coverage of 400+ US and international newspapers including the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette and Philadelphia Inquirer, plus select television and radio news coverage.
Large full-text database of news, cases, law reviews, company information, country information, and more, including Shepard's Citations Service. Also known as LexisNexis.