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Modern Slavery
Modern Slavery: A Reference Handbook provides a thorough treatment of the evolving scope, nature, and contexts of modern slavery and a discussion of prevention and abolition …
Freshwater Issues
A compelling look at the challenges of freshwater conservation and management issues facing the United States at the start of the new millennium. Battles have been fought, lives …
Modern Piracy
This reference text explains what modern piracy is, where and why it happens, and what measures are being taken to combat it.While piracy today typically occurs in specific …
Voting Rights in America
Voting Rights: A Reference Handbook is a valuable resource for high school and college students curious about the history of voting rights in the United States. Voting Rights: A …
Dating and Sexuality in America
Provides an introductory essay; biographical sketches; a chronology of events, legislation, and movements; a directory of organizations; and a listing of print and nonprint …
Elections in America
Elections in America provides a thorough and objective explanation of American elections at the local, state, and national levels. It discusses laws and practices that govern …
Genetic Engineering
From Dolly the sheep to Frankenfood, life-saving medicines, and beyond, this insightful work describes the technology and controversy behind genetic engineering.From the …
Social Media
Social media is arguably one of the most powerful technology-enabled innovations since the Internet itself. This single-volume book provides a broad and easily understandable …
Science and Political Controversy
A shrewd and compelling examination of how political figures throughout history have used scientific findings to achieve their objectives—just as scientists have often put …
Virtual Lives
This book is the THE source for information on virtual worlds, covering every aspect of this intriguing and fast-changing social practice and the technologies upon which it rests. …
Tax Reform
An authoritative but accessible reference, this book enables anyone to truly understand both the background and operation of the U.S. tax system and current tax reform proposals. …