social change

Traces the history of revolutionary Russia through primary source documents, revealing the events that occurred between 1917 and the 1930s, and including news articles, government documents, memoirs, diaries, photographs, and facsimiles.

Examines the underlying issues surrounding the controversies related to hip hop music, including violence, racism, sexism, gangs, and equality.

A comprehensive narrative of U.S. history from 1815 to 1848, expanding on developments in transportation and communications including railroads, canals, newspapers, and the telegraph; along with changes in the U.S. political process and the economy.

An acclaimed biologist discusses how morality, religion, and the creative arts are biological in nature and defends his theory that the origin of the human condition is due to group, not family, selection.

Desperate to leave tragedy behind Maya seeks refuge as a teacher in a remote Indian mountain village, where she helps a young girl to correspond with a lover until outside forces hijack local elections and violently threaten the villagers.

Examines the impact of the Industrial Revolution on the lives of ordinary Americans, discussing the consequences of the manufacturing boom and new labor practices on Americans as workers and consumers, and looking at its effects on class distinctions, with excerpts from letters, diaries, and other primary sources.

Explores what life was like for women and girls from a wide range of classes, religions, and countries in Europe during the Renaissance.

Examines the effects of the online revolution created by the Internet, cell phones, and the combination of these technologies, which enable people to work and play anytime, anywhere. Considers the impact on relationships, democracy, privacy, behaviors, and attitudes.

Presents a comprehensive examination of how American youth changed the culture of the 1960s, looking at the civil rights movement, the hippie generation, feminism, and anti-war demonstrators.

Examines how those on the Home Front managed to survive the shortages, bombings, and rationing of World War Two, and describes the resistance movement, victory gardens, war factories, and relocation of children in England during the Blitz.