history

Surveys the role of plant foods in human evolution and culture, examines the multiple origins of agriculture, discusses the movement of plants by natural dispersal and human agents, as well as their various uses, reviews the history of the industrialization of different crops, and considers the negative aspects of the cultural relationship between people and plants.

Chronicles controversies, that occurred in the United States during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, over public appropriateness of pieces of art, discussing Americanism, nudity, morals, modernism, ideological issues, the importance of the 1960s, diversity, inclusion, and other related topics.

Examines the use of surveys, polls and other forms of statistical measurements taken after World War I and their effects on the ways in which Americans think of themselves and their communities.

Presents a comprehensive history of medical experimentation on African-Americans from colonial times to the present; describing unauthorized medical treatments and autopsies as well as mistreatment under the guise of medical research.

Presents an account of the Marines who came together during the battle of Iwo Jima to raise the American flag in a moment that has been immortalized in one of the most famous photographs of World War II.

Presents a comprehensive study of the history, culture, and influence of the French language around the world.

Explores the rise and fall of the popularity of hair metal, a sub-genre of heavy metal whose band members often teased their hair, wore makeup, and sang about sex, alcohol, and drugs; providing hundreds of quotes, commentary, and photographs.

Traces the historical development of the theories related to electricity and magnetism, profiling the scientists who made the most significant contributions to the field and the most important developments and discoveries.

Discusses the history of relations between religion and American government, looking at how controversies have been settled in the past, and considering the effect of religious diversity in the twenty-first century, as well as the push by Christians to influence politics and culture.

Examines the state of African-American athletes in America, maintaining that they are isolated from their backgrounds and used to maximize profits for a multibillion-dollar sports industry.