history

Chronicles the history of the British Empire from 1781 to 1997, discussing how the empire recovered from its loss in the American Revolution to develop interests and colonies throughout the globe, and identifying the weaknesses that led to its decline following World War II.

Chronicles the 2006 climbing season on Mount Everest, which became one of the deadliest, and most controversial, seasons in the mountain's history, with a media backlash the surprised many of the mountain's most seasoned guides.

Explores the issue of slavery through primary and secondary documents with both pro and con positions.

A collection of essays and primary sources that examines how the U.S. Supreme Court operates, the relationship between the Court and the U.S. Congress, conflicts between the two branches of government, and various interpretations of the Constitution by both.

Presents a discussion of evolution based on discoveries in genetics since the late 1980s, covering topics such as introns, transposable elements, mutation, and natural selection, and includes a critique of the theory called intelligent design.

Collects eleven critical essays centered on the works of Canadian novelist and poet Margaret Atwood, focusing on her novel, "The Handmaid's Tale, " depicting a woman's struggle to survive in a futuristic society where women have become property.

A study of the Great Awakening that swept New England in the eighteenth century, arguing that the religious revival was an invention of the colonists.

Presents a selection of critical essays in which the authors examine the writings of Asian-American author Amy Tan.

Explores the roles and experiences of women in the American West from the early nineteenth century to the present day, focusing on such topics as women's history, home life, immigration, marriage, and political activism.

Contains essays that explore the cultural history of various body parts, as well as related issues and practices, each with suggestions for further reading. Includes a selected bibliography and photographs.