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A WORLD OF QUESTIONS DEMANDS A LIBRARY OF
ANSWERS
Uncover the events and issues shaping our world in the bestselling Contemporary World Issues series
Which parts of the world are most vulnerable to weather catastrophes?
What tools do young people use now to advance political causes important to them?
What impact did the COVID-19 pandemic have on economic inequality?
How is welfare provided to children and families in the USA?
How does religious belief shape American attitudesvaccination?about
Can we sustainably recycle our electronic waste?
Contemporary World Issues
Extreme Weather and Climate Change
A Reference Handbook
Mariangelica Groves, Weber State University, USA
Do scientists expect the number and severity of extreme weather events to increase in a warming world? Which parts of the world are most vulnerable to the effects of climate change? What international efforts are being made to combat the problem? This unbiased examination of the facts around climate change trends throughout history provides readers with a foundational understanding of our current environmental moment. This coverage is supplemented with discussion of the political and cultural factors shaping policy responses to the issue, both in mitigating the impacts of climate change and adapting to changing environmental realities.
US May 2025 | UK May 2025 | 288pp
HB 9781440879944 | $75.00 / £55.00
Series: Contemporary World Issues
Water in the West
A Reference Handbook
Jacqueline Vaughn, Northern Arizona University, USA
Water use in the American West has long been shaped by an array of geographic, environmental, political and economic factors and events. Today, though, serious questions are being raised about the state of the region's water supply. Are current trends in water consumption across the West sustainable, given the region's arid environment and rapidly growing populations? What impact will climate change have on the West's water resources—and the people, wildlife, and livestock that depend on them? This book answers those questions and more, providing a one-stop resource for understanding the past, present, and future of water in the American West.
US February 2025 | UK February 2025 | 280pp
HB 9798216182627 | $75.00 / £55.00
Series: Contemporary World Issues
Poverty in America
A Reference Handbook
Christina G. Villegas, California State University, San Bernardino, USA
This survey of poverty in America examines every important facet of the issue, from historical and socioeconomic contributors to poverty to programs, policies, and ideas crafted to reduce income inequality and poverty. Access in-depth information for understanding the history of poverty, economic inequality, and social welfare, especially as they relate to ever-evolving currents of economic thought, political struggle, and societal change.
US February 2025 | UK May 2025 | 280pp
HB 9781440877681 | $75.00 / £55.00
Series: Contemporary World Issues
Contemporary World Issues
Youth Activism
A Reference Handbook
Hava Rachel Gordon, University of Denver, USA
This resource explores the past, present, and future of youth activism in the USA and around the world. It places a special focus on prominent youth activists, their organizations, and the causes to which they are determined to make change, including civil rights, environmental issues such as climate change, gender and LGBTQ+ rights, and US military actions and financial investments to which they are opposed. How has youth activism changed over the decades? What impact are young activists having on the political causes that are important to them today? This wide-ranging resource answers all those questions and more.
US May 2025 | UK May 2025 | 264pp
HB 9781440879883 | $75.00 / £55.00
Series: Contemporary World Issues
Black Lives Matter
A Reference Handbook
Shaonta’ Allen, Dartmouth College, USA
Simone N. Durham, Morgan State University, USA
Angela Jones, Stony Brook University, USA
Beginning with the infamous incidents of police brutality that spurred the creation and growth of Black Lives Matter, this book goes on to profile leading and influential activists and organizations, such as the NAACP, movement co-founder Alicia Garza, and civil rights activist and sportsman Colin Kaepernick. Readers will gain an understanding of important organizational priorities, as well as criticisms of BLM and controversies surrounding the group. A broad range of personal essays explore the persistent problems of police violence and racial discrimination in the USA.
US June 2025 | UK June 2025 | 320pp
HB 9781440879173 | $75.00 / £55.00
Series: Contemporary World Issues
Religious Belief and Science
A Reference Handbook
Glenn H. Utter, Lamar University, USA
This resource helps readers navigate and better understand the religious, cultural, and political intersections of American views of religious faith and scientific inquiry. Do different religious faiths and traditions hold varying views on Charles Darwin's theory of evolution? How does religious belief shape attitudes about vaccination and climate change? How have American political affiliations been influenced by these controversies and debates? This indispensable guide answers these complex questions in an unbiased, accessible way.
US January 2025 | UK January 2025 | 280pp
HB 9781440881060 | $75.00 / £55.00
Series: Contemporary World Issues
Contemporary World Issues
Teen Runaways in America
A Reference Handbook
Michele Wakin, Bridgewater State University, USA
An all-in-one resource for understanding the issue of teen runaways in the USA, including the demographic and socioeconomic dimensions of the problem. This work examines every aspect of the issue, from the key drivers of the phenomenon (such as estrangement from family or vulnerability to abuse) to the dangers of life as a runaway (from hunger to human trafficking) to the efforts of agencies, organizations, and advocates to reduce the number of teen runaways and provide assistance and resources to teenagers already on the street.
US April 2025 | UK June 2025 | 248pp
HB 9781440880568 | $75.00 / £55.00
Series: Contemporary World Issues
Child Welfare in America
A Reference Handbook
Yvonne Vissing, Salem State University, USA
Moving through centuries of US history, Child Welfare in America ranges from the child labor practices of the 19th century to contemporary anxieties about affordable child care, underperforming schools, screen time and social media pressures, and abusive family environments. Readers will better understand the range of factors affecting child welfare, as well as the laws, programs, and policy prescriptions that have been implemented or suggested to address pressing child welfare problems.
US February 2025 | UK February 2025 | 248pp
HB 9781440881244 | $75.00 / £55.00
Series: Contemporary World Issues
Electronic Waste
A Reference Handbook
Josh Lepawsky, Memorial University of Newfoundland, Canada
The United Nations reports that the world is on track to produce over 180 billion pounds of electronic waste by 2030. This timely resource helps readers understand the myriad issues and controversies surrounding the collection, treatment, disposal, and recycling of electric and electronic products. It explores trends and challenges related to public health, social justice, and environmental protection and stewardship, and features perspectives on electronic waste issues from experts around the world to examine this global problem and potential solutions.
US March 2025 | UK May 2025 | 272pp
HB 9798216170136 | $75.00 / £55.00
Series: Contemporary World Issues
OUR BEST REVIEWED BOOKS OF
“This compelling reference work is a valuable resource about a potentially dangerous contemporary subject. Give to readers seeking to understand the roots and repercussions of conspiracy thinking.”
– Library Journal, Best in Reference 2024
“… Offers capsule information and perspectives on every European nation in the headlines … Neatly done and quite well suited to high-school research and general readers in public libraries.”
– Booklist
“Purchase for reference collections. These powerful women will inspire young people, especially girls of color, to reach for their dreams.”
– School Library Journal
“… Fun, thorough, and thoughtful. An engrossing overview of cryptozoology, cryptids around the world, and the field’s key issues.”
– Library Journal, Best in Reference 2024
“Well wri en and useful for teens and caregivers. While there are plenty of materials on autism, few Q&A resources are as teen-oriented as this one.”
– Library Journal
“Recommended and timely ... It will serve well as a starting point for research and, perhaps more importantly, as an objective framework through which to make thoughtful sense of our too-o envitriolic political dialogue.”
– Booklist
American History
Documents of the Asian American Experience
Noriko Matsumoto, University of Vermont, USA
This curated and contextualized primary source collection examines the history of Asian Americans from precolonial times to the present day. It features more than 80 documents across 17 time periods, including newspaper articles, personal accounts, federal legislation, propaganda pieces, and more. Readers will discover the multifaceted experiences of Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Indian, and Filipino Americans, among others. Essays at the beginning of each section provide an overview of the time period and the political, economic, and sociocultural factors influencing race relations at the time. Concise introductions to each document provide necessary background information about the source and its significance.
US March 2025 | UK March 2025 | 256pp
HB 9781440879821 | $150.00 / £110.00
Frederick Douglass A Life in American History
Mark Christian, City University of New York, USA
Chronicling Frederick Douglass’s life in an accessible way, this biography engages with history and wrestles with biases, falsehoods, and unknown facts in order to tell Douglass’s story as accurately as possible. Delve into Douglass’s time as an enslaved African American, his escape, his experiences as a prominent orator and champion of Black rights, his writings and publications, and understand his lasting influence on American society. A detailed timeline allows readers to quickly reference and recall major points in Douglass’s history, and the book is further augmented by the inclusion of primary documents.
US February 2025 | UK February 2025 | 296pp
HB 9798216170464 | $68.00 / £55.00
Series: Black History Lives
Ethiopian Americans History, Culture, and Experiences
W. Gabriel Selassie I, California State University, Northridge, USA
Today, large populations of Ethiopian Americans live in American cities such as Washington, D.C, Los Angeles, and Minneapolis. This book offers a detailed glimpse into their everyday lives. It includes an overview of Ethiopian art, media, and cuisine, biographies of accomplished Ethiopian Americans, and a revealing look into the ongoing struggle for equality and representation that many Ethiopian Americans experience.
US February 2025 | UK February 2025 | 152pp
HB 9781440880278 | $75.00 / £55.00
Series: The American Mosaic
American History
Voices of Antebellum America
Contemporary Accounts of Daily Life
Edited
by
John A. Wagner, Independent Scholar, USA
This book analyzes more than 70 primary documents from the antebellum period of American history, shedding light on various aspects of life in the USA from 1815 to 1861. From these document excerpts, organized into 40 topical sections, readers will come away with a first-hand account of what life was like in a period characterized by growing political, social and economic tensions, through exploring documents relating to society, economy, religion, foreign relations, war, literature, and more. Documents are supported by commentary, biographical profiles, a chronology, and glossary of terms.
US February 2025 | UK February 2025 | 288pp
HB 9798765114339 | $130.00 / £95.00
Series: Voices of an Era
Sally Ride
Breaking Barriers and Defying Gravity
Jackie Pérez, Independent Scholar, USA
Explore the life of the first American woman in space, from her childhood to her accomplishments as a tennis star, and her pioneering achievements as an astronaut and science educator. This biography journeys through Sally Ride’s life while providing historical context of landmark events, movements, and women who paved the way for her success. This examination of Ride's contributions places each milestone in its historical context, illuminating not only the world she lived in but also her enduring significance.
US April 2025 | UK April 2025 | 240pp
HB 9781440874895 | $68.00 / £50.00
Series: Women Making History
Dolores Huerta
A Life in American History
April Tellez, Mt. San Antonio College, USA
A comprehensive look at the life and work of an iconic figure in American civil rights and one of the most influential labor rights activists of the 20th century. Organized chronologically, this volume offers the opportunity for readers to better understand Dolores Huerta's life. From her early beginnings in California's central valley, to her influential leadership on the United Farm Workers (UFW) union, to her work educating on women's issues and advocating for Latino representation in politics, readers will explore the many efforts that made Huerta's influence enduring. Beyond a biography, this book places Huerta center stage in the context of American history, looking closely at the Chicano civil rights movement in California; social restrictions, disenfranchisement, and various forms of segregation in 1950's and 1960's America; historical labor strikes and boycotts; key legislation and political figures active in labor rights, and more. Huerta is one of the great contributors to American history, labor history, women’s history, and the history of activism, social justice, and human rights. Here, her story is told in a way that captures the full span of her life and achievements.
US February 2025 | UK February 2025 | 216pp
HB 9781440872969 | $68.00 / £50.00
Series: Women Making History
Don’t
Geography in the 21st Century
Defining Moments that Shaped Society [2 volumes]
Edited by Jayson J. Funke, Western Connecticut State University, USA
Waquar Ahmed, University of North Texas, USA
Ipsita Chatterjee, University of North Texas, USA
Stephen M. McCauley, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, USA
Geography studies the relationship of humans and the natural environment, and these 40 essays examine those geographical events that have most profoundly shaped global society in the opening decades of the 21st century. Each chapter examines how these events have transformed how people interact with the environment, from political and economic issues such as elections, market practice, and war, to cultural and social issues such as racism and gender stereotyping at work. Landscapes, regions, cities, nature, society, development—our entire existence—is tied up with space and geography. Geography is well-placed to provide important insights and perspectives on the complex events and issues of our time.
Topics covered include:
Second Intifada (2000–2005)
Democracy Movement in Nepal (2001–2006)
September 11 Terrorist Attacks, United States of America (2001)
Establishment of the African Union (2002)
Indian Ocean Earthquake and Tsunami (2004)
Hurricane Katrina, United States of America (2005)
International Financial Crisis and Economic Recession (2007–2010)
Saffron Revolution in Myanmar (2007)
Earthquake in Haiti (2010)
Deepwater Horizon Explosion and Oil Spill in the Gulf of Mexico (2010)
Collapse of the San José Mine, Chile, and the Rescue of 33 Miners (2010)
Arab Spring Movements (2010–2011)
Fukushima Dai-ichi Nuclear Disaster, Japan (2011)
China’s Belt and Road Initiative (2013-)
Ebola Outbreak, West Africa (2013–2016)
Flint, Michigan Water Crisis, United States of America (2014)
War in Yemen (2014–)
Degradation of the Great Barrier Reef (2016)
Brexit, Great Britain (2016–)
Standing Rock Indian Reservation Protests (Dakota Access Pipeline) (2016)
Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria, United States of America and the Caribbean (2017)
Rohingya Conflict, Myanmar (2017)
California Wildfires (2017–2018)
Mexico Border Crisis, United States of America (2018–2019)
Coronavirus/COVID-19 Pandemic (2020–2023)
Ukraine Crisis (2022–)
World History
Daily Life in Postcolonial Africa
Toyin Falola, University of Texas at Austin, USA
In its exploration of the complex and ever-changing fabric of African lives after the end of colonial power, this book offers readers insight into how daily life has changed for Africans over the last 75 years and what it looks like today. The book covers various aspects of the lives of the peoples of Africa in the post-colonial era, such as domestic life, economic activities, intellectual pursuits, material culture, political power, leisure, and spiritual engagements. Ultimately, the volume provides readers a glimpse into the diverse lived experiences across this remarkable continent, as it navigates the intricacies of post-colonial existence and establishes its trajectory on the international platform.
US June 2025 | UK June 2025 | 232pp
HB 9798765130070 | $75.00 / £55.00
Series: Daily Life Through History
The World's Oceans Geography, History, and Environment
Edited by Rainer F. Buschmann & Lance Nolde, California State University–Channel Islands, USA
Discover the science, cultural history, and environmental importance of our planet’s oceans. The second edition of this awardwinning encyclopedia has been updated throughout and includes more than 20 additional entries. This new edition highlights timely concerns, including overfishing and microplastics, and provides expanded coverage of the role oceans play in modern society. Part I features a collection of 10 thematic essays, covering the five oceans of the world and broad areas of study, while Part II includes more than 115 encyclopedia entries exploring a wide range of topics. Sidebars throughout offer fascinating facts that complement the main text.
US February 2025 | UK February 2025 | 480pp
HB 9781440881589 | $130.00 / £95.00
The History of Italy
Charles L. Killinger III, Independent Scholar, USA
Famous for its historic monuments and natural beauty, Italy is a vibrant tapestry of ancient landmarks and modern industry. In the 21st century, Italian history has been shaped by the politics of media mogul Silvio Berlusconi, who served multiple terms as prime minister, as well as migrant crises and the rise of populism culminating in the 2022 election of Giorgia Meloni, the first woman to lead Italy as prime minister. Capturing all this and more, this second edition of The History of Italy provides readers with an accessible and comprehensive introduction to the long and ever-evolving history of Italy and its people.
US January 2025 | UK January 2025 | 320pp
HB 9798216170211 | $75.00 / £55.00
Series: Histories of the Modern Nations
World History
Topics covered include:
African slavery
Amerindians in South America
Battle of Ayacucho (1824)
Simón Bolívar
Bourbon Reforms
Caste society
Encomienda
Jesuit Reductions
Francisco Pizarro
Treaty of Tordesillas (1494)
South America
From European Contact to Independence [2 volumes]
Edited by H. Micheal Tarver & Carlos E. Márquez Petit, Independent Scholars, USA
Discover the people, events, milestones, and landmarks in the history of South American countries from European contact to their independence. This two-volume encyclopedia provides entries on many of the key people, places, and events essential to the last 500 years of South American history, from the Cajamarca Encounter of 1532 to the independence of Suriname in 1975. With entries on the Indigenous peoples of countries such as Argentina and Uruguay, the major geographic landmarks from the Andes Mountains to the Amazon River, and on cities from Buenos Aires to Quito, this encyclopedia provides readers with a valuable guide to South American history, geography, and culture.
Túpac Amaru II Rebellion (1780–1783)
Admirable Campaign
Army of the Andes
Cajamarca Encounter
Guaraní War (1754–1756)
May Revolution (1810)
Túpac Amaru
Bandeirantes
First Campaign of Banda Oriental (1810–1811)
World History
Genocide and Propaganda A Primary Source Collection
Paul R. Bartrop, Florida Gulf Coast University, USA
Perpetrators of genocidal violence have regularly orchestrated propaganda campaigns using newspapers, radio, televisions, the internet, and other means to justify mass killings. Readers will learn about 11 modern genocides through 50 primary source documents. Each section begins with an introductory essay exploring the course of the genocide, giving readers the background knowledge needed to understand the documents that follow. Each piece of propaganda is accompanied by a brief introduction that provides key contextual information, as well as in-depth analysis of its impact.
US February 2025 | UK February 2025 | 240pp
HB 9781440876899 | $130.00 / £95.00
The History of Jews and Judaism Facts and Fictions
Alan T. Levenson, University of Oklahoma, USA
What are some of the most enduring and pernicious historical misconceptions about Jews and the practice and history of their faith? Examining many of the most widely held forms of anti-Semitic thinking, this addition to the Historical Facts and Fictions series addresses false beliefs about Jews and Judaism, among them that Jews in ancient Israel practiced Judaism, that Judaism opposes Christianity, that Jews are a race, and that Judaism thrived under Islam. Each chapter explores how a particular misconception arose and spread, as well as what we now believe to be the truth and why we believe it, providing readers with an informed understanding of historical facts.
US February 2025 | UK February 2025 | 184pp
HB 9781440864087 | $75.00 / £55.00
Series: Historical Facts and Fictions
SCHOOL DATABASES
Politics & International Relations
Gun Politics in America
Historical and Modern Documents in Context [2 volumes]
Harry L. Wilson, Roanoke College, USA
Discover the history and evolution of gun rights and gun control in the USA from the colonial era to the present with this two-volume collection of 129 primary sources. All documents are further supplemented with explanatory headnotes and introductory materials to help readers understand the social and political context in which they appeared. Featuring important political speeches, Supreme Court opinions, agency reports, and congressional testimonials, this set provides readers with a front-row seat to observe the complex and often-surprising evolution of gun ownership, gun culture, and gun politics in the USA.
Documents include:
The Second Amendment to the US Constitution (1791)
Technological Advances, Sporting Arms, and the Emerging Civilian Firearms Market—Colt Advertisement (1860)
The Birth of Modern Gun Control: The Sullivan Act (1911)
President Lyndon Johnson Addresses the Crime Problem (1965)
House of Representatives Discusses Funding for Gun Research by the Centers for Disease Control (1996)
President Obama Speaks at Memorial Service for Sandy Hook Victims (2012)
New York Attempts to Dissolve the National Rifle Association (2022)
Politics & International Relations
American Foreign Policy Examining the Facts
Paul Frazier, Gateway Community and Technical College, USA
How much foreign aid does the USA give foreign countries? How many military bases do US forces have around the world, and for what reasons? Why are US attitudes about the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) so important to economic and political stability in Europe? Where do America's political parties stand on issues of free trade, counterterrorism, human rights, economic exploitation, and international cooperation on environmental issues such as climate change? How have US relations with China and Russia changed over the last half century? This fact-checking resource answers all these questions and more, drawing on essential primary sources, authoritative government studies and reports, and top experts in the field. It provides students with the tools to explore the wide range of factors that shape American foreign policy, as well as a fact-based approach to examining partisan debates about national security priorities, economic prosperity, human rights, and international cooperation.
US January 2025 | UK January 2025 | 176pp
HB 9781440879418 | $75.00 / £55.00
Series: Contemporary Debates
Energy Resource Conflict Origins and Global Impact
Adrah N. Parafiniuk, Northern Arizona University, USA, Zachary A. Smith, Late of Northern Arizona University, USA
Delve into the history of energy resource conflicts, their present status, and the potential effects of today's energy production decisions on the future of humanity. The volume begins with a series of chapters tracing the evolution and future implications of energy production and clashes over these vital resources. Next, readers will discover a collection of perspective essays addressing fascinating yet contentious facets of the subject, including the current limits of renewable energy sources and the role nuclear power should play. A collection of 50 encyclopedic entries round out the book, providing readers with concise explanations of key concepts and terms.
US February 2025 | UK February 2025 | 312pp
HB 9781440871801 | $130.00 / £95.00
Encyclopedia of Cyber Warfare
Edited by Paul J. Springer, Air Command and Staff College, USA
Understand the historical context of cyber warfare and its rapid development into a potent technological weapon of the 21st century. The second edition of this critically acclaimed encyclopedia features more than 35 new entries and primary source documents and comprehensive updating throughout. Special features include cross references following each entry, a chronology, bibliography, and guide to related topics that aids in discoverability of the content.
US February 2025 | UK February 2025 | 464pp
HB 9781440881602 | $175.00 / £130.00
Don’t
RUSA Outstanding Reference Source award winners for 2025
9781440871405
A valuable resource for readers seeking to understand all aspects of violence and abuse in domestic/family environments, including specific types of abuse, laws and legal issues, and the impacts of abuse.
9781440879623
This handbook explores the origins and evolution of America’s criminal justice system, the moral values and legal doctrines that shaped the nation’s laws and prisons, and current problems, controversies, and reforms related to criminal justice.
9781440879371
This book uncovers the a ermath and lasting impact of the Holocaust in 50 nations and territories, examining how prewar conditions and a itudes toward Jews influenced that place's wartime experience and its role in the Holocaust.
9781844866281
The ultimate guide to the art and joy of living outdoors, under canvas, The Camping Bible is the complete reference for newcomers and lifelong campers alike.
Today's Crime and Punishment Issues Democrats and Republicans
Edited by
Angela D. Madden, Themis Center for Justice Policy, Practice, and Research, USA
An indispensable resource for understanding how politics impacts the justice system in the USA, this book illuminates Republican and Democratic responses and attitudes toward crime, police work, sentencing, incarceration, and rehabilitation. Readers will better understand how politics impacts the criminal justice system, and how the parties have developed laws that impact lives, dictate acceptable behavior, and legislate appropriate responses for violators.
US January 2025 | UK March 2025 | 352pp
HB 9781440873324 | $100.00 / £75.00
Series: Across the Aisle
Consumer Rights and Protections
Examining the Facts
Nancy Hendricks, Independent Scholar, USA
How did industrialization drive the development of consumer rights and protections in the USA? How have these laws defended consumers against business fraud, deceptive advertising, industrial pollution, and unsafe or unethical practices? Why have political opinions about consumer rights become so polarizing? This resource answers these questions and many more, surveying ways in which consumer rights and protections have evolved in response to momentous changes in business, technology, and society, and providing readers with insights into the past, present, and possible futures of consumer rights in America.
US June 2025 | UK June 2025 | 232pp
HB 9781440881305 | $75.00 / £55.00
Series: Contemporary Debates
Police Abuse and Reform in America
Examining the Facts
James J. Nolan, Howard Ryan & Mackenzie Freeman, West Virginia University, USA
This authoritative work on police abuse and violence in American society offers a one-stop primer for understanding the forces driving abusive and violent police misconduct. In addition to chronicling specific notorious and controversial examples of police violence and abuse, this work delves into the root causes of police misconduct, details the varied responsibilities and culture of law enforcement in American communities, discusses civil rights and social justice considerations, and examines the arguments for and against efforts and proposals to reform and improve police departments.
US August 2025 | UK August 2025 | 224pp
HB 9781440881343 | $75.00 / £55.00
Series: Contemporary Debates
International Development
Topics covered include:
Age and Aging
Antisemitism
Borders
Colonialism
Crime
Disability
Drug Policy
Environmental Harm
Fascism
Food Insecurity
Globalization
Healthcare
Inequality around the World
Understanding the Rich-Poor Divide from America to Zimbabwe [2 volumes]
Edited by Deric Shannon, Emory University, USA
A valuable resource for readers interested in learning more about socioeconomic inequality in the USA and across the globe, this authoritative two-volume set studies key drivers and important aspects of inequality in nations and regions worldwide. Inequality around the World presents 33 in-depth chapters on such issues as health care, environmental protection and pollution, women's rights, land policies, antisemitism, sexual orientation and gender diversity, race and racism, political representation, and access to higher education.
Higher Education
Homelessness and Shelter Insecurity Human Rights
Inflation Land
Markets
Mental Health
Political Representation Public Health
Race and Racism
Recessions and Depressions
Sexual Orientation and Gender Diversity
Social Movements
Sports
The State
Unionization
Urbanization
Usury
Water Access
Women’s Oppression
GENDER & SEXUALITY / HEALTH & WELLBEING
LGBTQ+ and Healthcare in America
R. K. Devlin, Independent Scholar, USA
The health of LGBTQ+ Americans is affected by many historical achievements and failures, societal influences, economic disparities, cultural shifts, and political divisions. Each chapter looks at these issues to identify the systemic factors and enduring consequences on individuals, from workplace discrimination to medical provider intimidation. Intended to be an encompassing reference for high school students, college students, and general readers alike, this overview not only explores the historical and contemporary complexities of this topic but also proposes solutions for improvement and pathways to advocacy.
US February 2025 | UK February 2025 | 392pp
HB 9781440880315 | $75.00 / £55.00
Series: LGBTQ+ Lives in Context
Gender Identity and Expression
Your Questions Answered
M. Killian Kinney, Pacific University, USA
This book answers young readers' questions about gender—what it is, what it isn't, and how it impacts our experiences and our interactions with others. The book’s reader-friendly, question-and-answer format anticipates readers' needs and concerns and makes it easy to find specific information quickly. Prevalent myths and misconceptions are identified and dispelled, and a collection of case studies illustrate key concepts and issues through relatable stories and insightful recommendations. The book also includes a section on health literacy, equipping teens and young adults with practical tools and strategies for finding, evaluating, and using credible sources of health information.
US May 2025 | UK May 2025 | 216pp
HB 9781440878312 | $55.00 / £40.00
Series: Q&A Health Guides
Drug Decriminalization and Legalization
Aharon W. Zorea, University of Wisconsin–Platteville, USA
This book offers an accessible introduction to the contentious issue of decriminalizing and legalizing drugs, exploring the topic from medical, economic, legal, and cultural perspectives. Chapters in Part I provide readers with the background information they need to better understand and develop informed opinions about the topic. Part II delves into specific issues and controversies related to this subject, offering balanced and unbiased coverage. Part III features 5 engaging case studies that help the subject come to life for readers and illustrate concepts and issues discussed in the text. A glossary and annotated directory of resources round out the volume.
US August 2025 | UK August 2025 | 278pp
HB 9781440880629 | $75.00 / £55.00
Series: Health and Medical Issues Today
Health & Wellbeing
Medical Tourism
Lydia Gan, University of North Carolina at Pembroke, USA
Medical tourism, a complex interplay of healthcare, economics, and culture, offers both opportunities and challenges for patients, providers, and nations alike. This book offers an accessible introduction to this multifaceted topic. Chapters in Part I provide readers with the background information they need to better understand and develop informed opinions about the topic. Part II delves into specific issues and controversies related to this subject, offering balanced and unbiased coverage. Part III features case studies that bring the subject to life, illustrating concepts and issues discussed in the text. A glossary and annotated directory of resources round out the volume.
US May 2025 | UK May 2025 | 216pp
HB 9798216170341 | $75.00 / £55.00
Series: Health and Medical Issues Today
Schizophrenia
Your Questions Answered
Romeo Vitelli, Independent Scholar, Canada
Schizophrenia is one of the most misunderstood and stigmatized mental illnesses. Discover the truth about this condition, which affects roughly 25 million people worldwide. The book’s questions cover what schizophrenia is and its common characteristics, the factors that may lead to its emergence, how schizophrenia is diagnosed and managed, and how to best support friends or loved ones living with schizophrenia. Augmenting the main text are engaging case studies accompanied by insightful analyses, a common misconceptions section that dispels popular myths about schizophrenia, a glossary, a directory of resources, and a guide to health literacy.
US June 2025 | UK June 2025 | 136pp
HB 9798765120323 | $55.00 / £40.00
Series: Q&A Health Guides
Periods
Your Questions Answered
Cristina R. Giambalvo, Independent Scholar, USA
Periods are a fact of life for roughly half the population, yet discussions of the menstrual cycle are often shrouded in confusion and embarrassment. The book’s questions cover the basics of the menstrual cycle, address common concerns and gynecological issues, explore products and behaviors that can make periods more manageable, and examine how the menstrual cycle changes over the lifespan. Augmenting the main text are engaging case studies accompanied by insightful analyses, a common misconceptions section that dispels popular myths about the menstrual cycle, a glossary, a directory of resources, and a guide to health literacy.
US January 2025 | UK January 2025 | 136pp
HB 9781440879869 | $55.00 / £40.00
Series: Q&A Health Guides
Media Bias Examining the Facts
Thomas Arndt, Independent Scholar, USA
A fact-checking resource that examines the facts concerning beliefs and charges made about the nature, extent, and impact of media bias in American news media. Ranging across social media, television, radio, newspapers, magazines, podcasts, and other platforms, this book provides students and other readers with an impartial guide to the debates over media bias (both conservative and liberal) in the USA. It does so by refuting falsehoods, misunderstandings, and exaggerations about ideological bias in the press—and by confirming the accuracy of other charges of bias. The book also examines claims and assertions about the root causes of media bias, as well as the ways in which actual media bias has negatively impacted American journalism, politics, and public trust in government institutions.
US April 2025 | UK May 2025 | 200pp
HB 9781440880353 | $75.00 / £55.00
Series: Contemporary Debates
Pandemics in American Popular Culture Depicting Disease and Confronting Contagion
James Craig Holte, East Carolina University, USA
This engaging reference book analyzes and contextualizes portrayals of epidemics and pandemics across a wide range of American media. Here, readers will discover more than 90 books, movies, television shows, video games, and other forms of media that focus on historical or fictional disease outbreaks and their devastating results. Each entry begins with a concise plot summary before delving deeper into the work’s key thematic elements and cultural impact. Across a diverse spectrum of media and varied representations of contagion, readers will also better understand the common thematic thread—human fragility and resilience, social responsibility and the search for a cure—connecting these portrayals.
US April 2025 | UK April 2025 | 280pp
HB 9781440880940 | $100.00 / £75.00
Literary Studies / Music & Sound Studies
American Indian Literature An Encyclopedia for Students
Edited by Kimberly Wieser-Weryackwe, University of Oklahoma, USA
American Indian literature is a varied and vibrant collection of Indigenous artistic expression. This encyclopedia introduces readers to the key historical and contemporary figures in American Indian literature and their defining works. From the fiery sermons of Methodist minister William Apess to the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel House Made of Dawn by N. Scott Momaday to the critically acclaimed and commercially successful novels of Louise Erdrich, this book illustrates the indelible and influential imprint American Indians have made on the landscape of American letters.
US July 2025 | UK July 2025 | 432pp
HB 9781440874956 | $100.00 / £75.00
Listen
to Jazz!
Exploring a Musical Genre
Melissa Ursula Dawn Goldsmith, Westfield State University, USA, and Springfield College, USA
Providing an introductory overview of jazz as both an American musical genre and a global creative exchange, Listen to Jazz! explores the diversity of jazz's sounds, compositions, recordings, and styles. Surveying the sounds, concepts, performances, and production of jazz, this work includes A-to-Z entries on recent jazz musicians from around the world, jazz musicians and recordings that have been marginalized, and musicians, songs, and albums that have contributed to the defining aspects of specific jazz styles. Chapters on the impact of jazz on popular culture and its legacy, as well as a bibliography, enhance the historical and analytical content of the work.
US July 2025 | UK July 2025 | 320pp
HB 9781440875519 | $75.00 / £55.00
Series: Exploring Musical Genres
Encyclopedia of Punk Rock and New Wave
1975–1985
David Luhrssen & Michael Larson, Independent Scholars, USA
Explore the defining artists, music, and enduring social and cultural importance of the punk rock and new wave eras with this authoritative but fan-friendly encyclopedia. The encyclopedia covers notable recording acts whose debut albums were released from 1975 through 1985, including superstars (U2, Duran Duran), historically foundational acts (Sex Pistols, Ramones) and cult bands that amassed a significant legacy of recordings (Violent Femmes, X). Ranging across discography highlights and touring controversies alike, this resource covers all the reference bases for understanding the most influential and electrifying bands of this era.
US February 2025 | UK February 2025 | 408pp
HB 9781440881480 | $100.00 / £75.00
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