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  • Democracy

    by Zoe Lowery ...
    Series series Political and Economic Systems
    The concept of democracy is far from new, but this comprehensive volume addresses some of the volatile questions that continue to puzzle even the best of us. Readers will get a survey of the development of this form of government, dating back to its invention in ancient Athens and continuing to the present, following its development with the changing times. Thoughtful questions provoke discussion ... Read more

    $41.39 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Technology of the Modern World

    by Heather Moore Niver ...
    Series series The History of Technology
    Technology has become part of our everyday lives, with computers, smartphones, and ever more complex technical marvels bringing the world to our fingertips. This title offers an overview of one of the most exciting times in technology. Beginning in 1900, the text guides the reader through innovations such as important advancements in farming, the exploration of space, military technology, and ... Read more

    $30.59 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Barack Obama and the Idea of a Postracial Society

    by Heather Moore Niver ...
    Series series The African American Experience: From Slavery to the Presidency
    In 2008, the United States witnessed a milestone: Barack Obama, a first-term senator from Illinois, became the first African American to be nominated for the presidency by a major political party. His subsequent election suggested that American society had finally surpassed some of the racial divisions that had plagued the country. But racial inequality persists and issues such as financial ... Read more

    $30.59 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The American Revolution

    by Heather Moore Niver ...
    Series series The Age of Revolution
    An informative overview of the American Revolution, this book covers pre-Revolution dissatisfaction, wartime struggles, and the aftermath and its special challenges. This volume helps readers understand the roots, results, and spirit of the American Revolution, but lets them make their own deductions about many lingering issues. Readers will also learn about some of the American Revolution's key ... Read more

    $32.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Key Figures of the Wars in Iraq and Afghanistan

    by Heather Moore Niver ...
    Series series Biographies of War
    This instructive resource gives an overview of the causes, effects, and enduring concerns stemming from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. But, of course, people shape these individual wars. Readers will learn about some of the most important and influential figures from all around the world, from many of the countries and governments involved in these conflicts. They can begin to understand each ... Read more

    $30.59 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The American Revolution

    by Heather Moore Niver ...
    Series series Early American History
    The tale of how the colonial Americans won their independence from Great Britain is well-known among young and old, and its retelling continues to be an inspiration for the struggling and downtrodden. Readers will be introduced to the stressful, tense, and sometimes violent days leading up to the revolution. The instructive text then goes on to discuss major battles, war strategies, and tide ... Read more

    $30.59 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Historiography

    by Heather Moore Niver ...
    Series series The Britannica Guide to the Social Sciences
    Historiography is the writing of history and the study of such writing, particularly that based on critically examining sources, choosing specific details from authentic materials within those sources, and finally, amalgamating all these details into a history that can withstand an analytical scrutiny. This pithy volume delves into a thorough examination, beginning with Egypt, where the world’s ... Read more

    $32.69 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Rwandan Genocide

    by Zoe Lowery, Frank Spalding ...
    Series series Bearing Witness: Genocide and Ethnic Cleansing
    In Rwanda, a small but populous country in Africa, a ghastly genocide started on April 6, 1994. Although it lasted only one hundred days, almost a million people were slaughtered by its end. This illuminating resource reviews one of the most horrible genocides in history, explaining the definition of genocide itself. Readers will learn about Rwanda's history, with a focus on the events that led to ... Read more

    $24.89 USD

  • Women's Rights at Work

    by Zoe Lowery, Jeri Freedman ...
    Series series Women in the World
    Despite making up 47 percent of the US workforce, women still face tremendous challenges in nearly every place of employment. This insightful resource highlights some of these challenges, such as lower pay, fewer promotions, and sexual harassment, that women have faced in the past and present. Readers will also learn about the steps taken throughout history for and by working women. Clear ... Read more

    $26.79 USD

  • Cleopatra

    by Zoe Lowery, Julian Morgan ...
    Series series Leaders of the Ancient World
    Cleopatra is renowned as one of the most famous female leaders in all of history, but often her importance as the Macedonian dynasty’s last queen is obscured by her reputation for a lavish life and her tumultuous, high-profile romances with Julius Caesar and Mark Antony. Countless books, movies, plays, and operas have highlighted the drama and downplayed her keen political acumen and dedication to ... Read more

    $26.79 USD

  • Cicero

    by Zoe Lowery, Fiona Forsyth ...
    Series series Leaders of the Ancient World
    Marcus Tullius Cicero, who lived from 106 BCE to 43 BCE, was a man who wore many hats: Roman statesman, lawyer, scholar, and writer. He became the greatest orator in Rome’s history and penned countless books and letters throughout his life, including speeches, lectures, and philosophical and political pieces. He was also a poet, although little of his verse exists today. But Cicero’s life was far ... Read more

    $26.99 USD

  • Social Roles and Stereotypes

    by Zoe Lowery, J. Elizabeth Mills ...
    Series series Women in the World
    The feminist movement encourages equal rights, self-respect, and self-confidence for women of all classes and races everywhere in the world; so, theoretically, females everywhere should be coming into their own at last. Yet the media and internet portray females in a different light. This resource highlights the propaganda and stereotypes faced by girls almost as soon as they are born. Readers ... Read more

    $26.79 USD