history

Looks at the problem of terrorism past, present, and future.

Describes the cultural and aesthetic development of jazz-related verse, including poems that contain allusions to jazz music and poems with rhythms influenced by jazz.

Examines the importance of food during the massive evolution of Europe following the Midde Ages, describing how food became a key concern in explorations of the New World as well as a fundamental element of global trade.

Traces the development of women's basketball, from its beginning in the 1890s through the formation of the Women's National Basketball Association in 1997.

Explains the mechanics of the first printing press, invented in Germany by Gutenberg in the fifteenth century, and describes the press's revolutionary impact on the world.

Contains primary documents and commentaries that provide varying perspectives on several key issues related to the administrations of post-Civil War presidents from Rutherford B. Hayes, elected in 1877, to William McKinley, elected in 1897.

Examines the history and development of the news media, discusses its function and influence, looks at the law as it relates to the media, and includes a chronology, biographical listing, and resources for further research.

Provides an overview of the history and culture of Brazil, and includes discussion of the country's geography, race and ethnicity, language, religion, social customs, media, cinema, literature, and arts.

Traces the history of environmental change around the world in the twentieth century, its human causes, and consequences.

Traces the life and achievements of the black educator who fought bigotry and sought equality for blacks in the areas of education and political rights.