Bøger udgivet af H.W. Wilson Publishing Co.

From overfishing and whaling to pollution and pirates, a number of significant issues are impacting the oceans in the 21st century. The selections contained in this volume chart the most significant of these problems and describe the political structures in place to confront them.

Provides students and researchers with easy-to-understand entries on hundreds of important terms, principles and concepts that allow readers to develop a deeper understanding of the field. Principles of Business: Finance offers over 100 easy-to-understand entries covering the broad field of finance.

Provides a comprehensive survey of all aspects of the US Bill of Rights, from its origins to its role in modern American history. Special attention is given to the organic relationship of the Bill of Rights to the original Constitution, its ongoing interpretation and incorporation by the US Supreme Court, and the political and social issues it has spawned.

This first-of-its-kind volume on flash fiction-prose of no more than 1,000 words-tracks the development and critical context of this international literary genre. Essays look at both prominent forebearers and current practitioners. Each essay is 2,500 to 5,000 words in length, and all essays conclude with a list of "Works Cited", along with endnotes.

Salem Press' Critical Approaches to Literature series is designed to provide students and researchers with fresh insight into the various critical approaches to literary criticism. With thought-provoking analysis of several works in a wide variety of genres, each volume helps readers develop tools to analyze literary works using a particular critical lens.

Many Americans would like to believe that because the United States has now twice elected a black president, we live in a "postracial" society where discrimination and racism do not exist or only do among outlying, insignificant extremists. Yet, there has been much in the news to contest this notion. This volume explores the state of race in the United States today.

Examines the history, technology, manufacture and application of physical robots. The topics explored include the promise of nanotechnology and artificial intelligence, among other issues.

The massive, worldwide emigration to the United States has been a major feature of world history for more than five centuries and into the present day. Facts About American Immigration explores this extraordinary saga, focusing on who came to the US and from where, their reasons for coming, the nature of their journey, and where they settled.

Explores the full history of immigration issues in America, from those early immigrants making their way through Ellis Island, to immigration issues in modern society. With in-depth analysis of a broad range of documents, researchers come away with fresh understanding and insight to study this hot button topic.

Selected from a diverse field of speakers and venues, this volume offers some of the most engaging American speeches of the year. Distinguished by its diversity, covering areas in politics, education, popular culture, as well as trending topics in the news, these speeches provide an interesting format to explore some of the year's most important stories.

Reveals the diversity of US economic relations in Latin America, particularly given the different political conditions of many countries. Topics begin with a survey of perspectives on Latin American political, social, and economic life. News stories on Mexico, Cuba, and Venezuela reveal common concerns for fostering productive economies, while negotiating the complexities of politics.

Explores the complexity of the production and consumption of food, in a variety of social and cultural contexts. Topics include the growth of organics and local farm movements, reports on the development of food and media, the art of food writing, and one of the most challenging business ventures - the restaurant.

Selected from a diverse field of speakers and venues, this volume offers some of the most engaging American speeches of the year. Distinguished by its diversity, covering areas in politics, education, popular culture, as well as trending topics in the news, these speeches provide an interesting format to explore some of the year's most important stories.

The focus of this title is the subject of the National Forensics League (NFL)'s 2012-2013 Policy Debate. It is, should the United States federal government substantially increase its transportation infrastructure investment. The policy topic implies agreement among Americans that the infrastructure needs the investment; the complication facing the country is how to pay for it.