Henderson, Harry

Chronicles the life and work of Richard Feynman, an influential scientist who developed the theory of quantum electrodynamics. Includes black-and-white photographs, line illustrations, a chronology, a glossary, Internet links, further reading, and an index.

Details the life of Alan Turing, discussing his childhood, education, contributions to mathematics and science, work on cracking the Enigma code, and other related topics.

Contains nearly six hundred cross-referenced entries that provide information on the history and development of computer science and technology, which includes blogging, file-sharing networks, data mining, portable media devices, quantum computing, and more.

Profiles ten notable scientists in the field of modern communications and broadcasting, discussing their research, accomplishments, ethical and professional obstacles, and contributions. Includes photographs, illustrations, chronology of notable events, glossary, and a list of resources.

Profiles eleven notable scientists in the field of computer science and engineering, discussing their research, accomplishments, ethical and professional obstacles, and contributions. Includes photographs, illustrations, chronology of notable events, and a list of resources.

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.

Presents an overview of global terrorism, features a survey of international terrorist groups and events, provides biographical information on important figures in the field, explains terrorism-related laws, legal issues, and court cases, and includes resources for further research.

Presents an overview of campaign and election reform and law, a guide to researching the topic, and several campaign and election reform reference tools including a chronology, glossary, annotated bibliography, annotated organization and agency list, biographies, and appendixes on statistics and legislation.

Presents an overview of the controversy over diminishing privacy in the information age; examines privacy laws; features a chronology of significant events; contains brief biographies of individuals who have influenced the development of privacy issues; and includes a glossary and a guide to further research.

Presents an introduction to the topic of terrorism, features a survey of international terrorism, examines related laws and court cases, and includes a chronology, biographical sketches of significant individuals in the history of terrorism, a glossary, and a guide to further research.