Discusses the various people, conferences, and treaties which have tried to limit the use of various military weapons, from the mid-nineteenth century to the present.
Examines the history of the Panama Canal, from its conceptual stage through construction up to today, and discusses its controversial political aspects.
Discusses pacts and treaties, both past and present, designed to protect human rights throughout the world, including the League of Nations, and the Geneva Conventions of 1864, 1906, 1929, and 1949.
Describes the passage of the 1947 law that helped define the rights of labor and management, and describes the conditions of the labor force before and after the act.
Traces the history of the Missouri Compromise, describing the events that led to the legalization of slavery in some states and discussing how its passage led the country into the Civil War.
Provides an overview of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, discussing the events that led to its passage, its purpose, and the impact it has had on American politics and culture.
A color-illustrated overview of the musculoskeletal system that covers its parts, how it works, wear and tear, and staying healthy. Also includes surprising facts, a glossary, and further print and on-line sources.
