history and criticism

Through a review of the history of banned books, the outcry by some over the Harry Potter books and the call for them to be banned is discussed through a review of this popular fantasy series and brief biography of its author.

Explores teen issues in S.E. Hinton's, The outsiders, as a work of literature through the lens of the major social issue reflected in it, and features carefully-selected content representing a variety of perspectives.

"Background on Rachel Carson; The environment in Silent Spring; Contemporary perspectives in the environment"--Provided by publisher.

Explores Zora Neale Hurston's, Their eyes were watching God, as a work of literature through the lens of the major social issue reflected in it, and features carefully-selected content representing a variety of perspectives.

An examination of composer Igor Stravinsky's ballet music.

A collection of essays written by thirty-nine women who have connected with the pop musician and icon Madonna.

Chronicles the history of the Apollo Theater from its origins in Harlem in 1934, describing the acts, events, and individuals of significance, and examining the impact it has had on American entertainment and popular culture.

Based on extensive interviews, chronicles the events, ideas, music, and art that brought the hip hop movement from the remains of the 1960s into the new millennium.

Examines war in Tim O'Brien's The Things They Carried, a work of literature through the lens of the major social issue reflected in it, and features carefully selected content representing a variety of perspectives.