Kevin Hillstrom

A concise yet thorough overview of the environmental issues, problems, and controversies facing the world's most densely populated continent-Europe.

"Analyzes the development of Indian removal policies and the tragedy at Wounded Knee, the 1890 massacre of American Indians by U.S. Cavalry troops. Examines the wider context of Indian-white relations in America. Features include a narrative overview, biographies, primary sources, bibliography, and index"--Provided by publisher.

"Examines the creation and development of the Internet, as well as its present and future impact on American life and society. Features include narrative overview, biographical profiles, primary source documents, detailed chronology, and annotated sources for further study."--Provided by publisher.

"Provides an absorbing overview of Senator Joseph McCarthy and his anti-Communist "witch hunts" of the 1950s. Also explores the ways in which the McCarthy era shaped the trajectory of American politics and culture for decades to come. Includes a narrative overview, biographies, primary sources, chronology, glossary, bibliography, and index"--Provided by publisher.

"The immediate relevancy of hot topics like pandemics, gay rights and students' rights makes this 5-vol. series an appealing source for student research. Each title provides a thorough, carefully balanced presentation of the many issues surrounding the topic, inspiring critical thought. Meaning is fleshed out through a clear presentation of context, and accessible narrative offers compelling examples and pertinent quotes from age-appropriate sources"-- "The books in this series objectively and thoughtfully explore topics of political, social, cultural, economic, moral, historical, or environmental importance"--

"Provides a detailed account of U.S. immigration from 1870 to 1920. Explores the forces that drove emigrants to the U.S.; shows what they experienced when they arrived; and reviews the history of U.S. immigration through the present. Includes a narrative overview, biographies, primary sources, chronology, glossary, bibliography, and index"--Provided by publisher.

Presents 35 articles by experts in the fields of bioscience, law, religion, public policy, and international relations on the subject of genetically modified foods. Organized into ten sections such as the golden rice debate, religion, labeling, risk assessment, and developing countries, each section includes an introduction by the editors, followed by three or more essays. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR.