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Presents the entire range of photography in the United States in the 20th century. Topics include artistic photography, photojournalism and home photography. Discusses technological changes and photography's role in influencing public opinion.

Tour the world's most amazing skyscrapers, hear their little known history, and meet courageous creators through film footage and dramatic recreations. Meet Gustave Eiffel, see the Empire State Building's construction, and learn of design flaws in New York's Citicorp Center.

Examines conflict in the Middle East from the Ottoman Empire's entry into World War I in October 1914 to the Allied Victory and declaration of a new Turkish Republic in 1923 as well as the hostilities that have plagued the region ever since.

A comprehensive record of the greatest achievements in the history of Western culture, covering art, music, and literature from the Middle Ages through the 19th century.

Highlights the struggles of indigenous peoples in Canada and the United States who suffered through disease, war, and forced assimilation brought by European settlers. Explores the resistance and coping mechanisms that allowed indigenous peoples to adapt and thrive, and the lasting legacy of occupation. Includes maps, drawings, photographs, and artwork.

This encyclopedia spans the globe to explain the issues behind crimes against humanity and human rights issues as they relate to individual countries and the world at large. It traces the history of events that qualify as genocide and crimes against humanity, profiles perpetrators and heroes, and explains international laws and law proceedings aimed at ending genocide and crimes against humanity.

This book examines how COVID-19 has upended schools, workplaces, and every aspect of daily life. This new normal has brought unimagined and ongoing challenges.

Examines how wartime news has been interpreted and reported in the United States and the effects of those reports on the public, discussing major events between 1675 and 2010, and describing the relationship between the press and the US military.

This series explores controversial topics in science and technology by featuring informative essays, both pro and con, on the major theories, ethical questions and commercial applications of science from all disciplines. 3 volumes.