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This outstanding series presents detailed accounts of the lives and work of the 876 men, women, and institutions that earned the Nobel Prize from its inception in 1901.Arranged alphabetically by last name, each informative 1,200 to 2,500-word essay provides abundant information on the Laureate's life and achievements, with special emphasis on the body of work for which the prize was awarded. In addition, a number of recent recipients have contributed autobiographical articles, published exclusively in these volumes.Each article includes:Information on the subject’s early development, family background, education, and other formative influencesAn account of the work for which the Prize was awardedCritical assessment of the Laureate's contribution to his or her fieldA photograph of the LaureateA bibliography citing works by and about the LaureateResearch Features:Finding information on the Nobel Laureates has never been easierTrace the development of related achievements through cross-referencing of Laureates mentioned in profiles other than their ownConsult complete lists of Laureates organized by category and yearFind Laureates by country of residence—lists also note nation of birthSelect bibliographies of books and articles help you easily find additional reading by and about each LaureateNobel Prize Winners includes information on how the Nobel Prize was established, the history of the Nobel Prize and Nobel institutions, and the processes by which Laureates are selected and prizes awarded. You'll also find enlightening the biography of Alfred Nobel, who established the prize.

Accommodating many substantial changes in rules and standards pertaining to indexes and indexing since its first edition in 1991, Indexing from A to Z, Second Edition will be invaluable to any professional. This edition is an improved selection of topics and shows practical examples of correct and incorrect indexing. The latest national and international standards and recommended practices are always cited, as well as references to the professional literature in an extensive bibliography.

This outstanding series presents detailed accounts of the lives and work of the 876 men, women, and institutions that earned the Nobel Prize from its inception in 1901.Arranged alphabetically by last name, each informative 1,200 to 2,500-word essay provides abundant information on the Laureate's life and achievements, with special emphasis on the body of work for which the prize was awarded. In addition, a number of recent recipients have contributed autobiographical articles, published exclusively in these volumes.Each article includes:Information on the subject’s early development, family background, education, and other formative influencesAn account of the work for which the Prize was awardedCritical assessment of the Laureate's contribution to his or her fieldA photograph of the LaureateA bibliography citing works by and about the LaureateResearch Features:Finding information on the Nobel Laureates has never been easierTrace the development of related achievements through cross-referencing of Laureates mentioned in profiles other than their ownConsult complete lists of Laureates organized by category and yearFind Laureates by country of residence—lists also note nation of birthSelect bibliographies of books and articles help you easily find additional reading by and about each LaureateNobel Prize Winners includes information on how the Nobel Prize was established, the history of the Nobel Prize and Nobel institutions, and the processes by which Laureates are selected and prizes awarded. You'll also find enlightening the biography of Alfred Nobel, who established the prize.

This chronology is a record of women's history from ancient times to the present. This title cites thousands of events and issues in women’s experience in these important areas: Politics, Law and War; Religion, Education and Everyday Life; Science, Technology and Medicine; and Arts and Literature.

This outstanding series presents detailed accounts of the lives and work of the 876 men, women, and institutions that earned the Nobel Prize from its inception in 1901.Arranged alphabetically by last name, each informative 1,200 to 2,500-word essay provides abundant information on the Laureate's life and achievements, with special emphasis on the body of work for which the prize was awarded. In addition, a number of recent recipients have contributed autobiographical articles, published exclusively in these volumes.Each article includes:Information on the subject’s early development, family background, education, and other formative influencesAn account of the work for which the Prize was awardedCritical assessment of the Laureate's contribution to his or her fieldA photograph of the LaureateA bibliography citing works by and about the LaureateResearch Features:Finding information on the Nobel Laureates has never been easierTrace the development of related achievements through cross-referencing of Laureates mentioned in profiles other than their ownConsult complete lists of Laureates organized by category and yearFind Laureates by country of residence—lists also note nation of birthSelect bibliographies of books and articles help you easily find additional reading by and about each LaureateNobel Prize Winners includes information on how the Nobel Prize was established, the history of the Nobel Prize and Nobel institutions, and the processes by which Laureates are selected and prizes awarded. You'll also find enlightening the biography of Alfred Nobel, who established the prize.

A pop culture phenomenon, reality programming continues to dominate the airwaves and is big business for networks. This volume will cover the evolution of reality programming, reviewing early programming in the 1970s and the ascendency of the genre in the 1980s; the rationale behind why viewers of all ages are drawn to reality programming; and the celebrity culture that surrounds some of the most popular shows. Also covered is the “reality” behind reality programming, considering the ways some of the most reality based shows are developed and, in some cases, manipulated. This volume offers an interesting look behind the scenes of the most significant development in entertainment the last decade.

How can we turn Unidentified Flying Objects (UFOs) into Identified Flying Objects (IFOs)? This issue of ?The Reference Shelf? looks at the fantasies and realities of UFOs in American culture. Articles examine such topics as the existence of Area 51 and the recent popular movement to reveal government secrets over UFO sightings. Other sections cover scientific data on UFOs, the scientific study of extraterrestrial life, and the evolution of alien fantasies in American popular culture.

In this annual issue of The Reference Shelf, we look at some of the best, most impactful, and most uplifting speeches from 2021–2022. Ranging from politicians to political activists to celebrities, this volume of The Reference Shelf provides a unique record of American culture during the year as seen through the eyes of some of the nation's most important public figures. With an eye toward encompassing a diversity of perspectives, speeches will help provide a glimpse of American thought and attitudes on the year's most important stories.

Each year since 1925, students from around the country engage in debates informed by the National Forensic League's (NFL) yearly national debate topic. Covering topics that range from U.S. foreign relations and economic policy abroad to key domestic issues, the NFL debate topics help shape academic and public discussions of some of the country's current issues and controversies.

Each year, scientists issue ever more dire warnings about the progress of climate change and its disastrous impact on humanity and all life on earth, and for many Americans, combating this destructive trend is a leading priority. One of the most important steps is to reduce dependence on "dirty energy" sources, like fossil fuels, and to shift to using renewable energy. This issue of The Reference Shelf looks at the renewable energy debate and draws from the press and politics to gather opinions about subjects like wind and wave energy, the future of solar energy, the challenge of designing eco-friendly energy storage, and the difficulties in tackling fossil fuel dominance in the energy industry.

The recent research into using the CRISPR gene-editing technology to change genetic coding in an organism’s DNA has generated tremendous public interest, but where is this technology going? In this issue of The Reference Shelf we look at gene editing and genetic engineering, drawing from periodicals, medical reports, and politics to see how this debate is progressing within popular culture. Issues investigated will include engineering new organisms, the potential for medical breakthroughs, the ethics of altering the human genome, and the campaign to bring back the dinosaurs.

The most memorable speeches from a variety of speakers are discussed in this issue, allowing an opportunity to analyze the year's most pressing and controversial topics. Speakers from many walks of life are featured, including education, politics, science and research, and popular culture.

Index to Legal Periodicals & Books includes coverage of 850+ legal journals, law reviews, yearbooks, institutes, bar association publications, university publications, and government publications. In addition to journal articles, it also includes coverage of 1,400 monographs per year. Index to Legal Periodicals & Books covers all areas of jurisprudence, including recent court decisions, new legislation, and original scholarship.

Wide-ranging coverage includes information on subjects such as activist movements, agriculture and horticulture, air pollution, alien species and species migration, biodiversity, botany, climate and weather, extinct and endangered species, fish and fishing, genetic engineering and iotechnology, land use and development, noise pollution, oceanography, and population growth.

H.W. Wilson's Current Biography Yearbook combines a full year of the monthly magazine Current Biography into a single, permanent record. It has been delivering up-to-date biographies of men and women of contemporary importance since 1940. Current Biography is renowned for its unfailing accuracy, insightful selection and the wide scope of influence of its subjects.

The most memorable speeches from a variety of speakers are discussed in this issue, allowing an opportunity to analyze the year's most pressing and controversial topics. Speakers from many walks of life are featured, including education, politics, science and research, and popular culture.

H.W. Wilson's Graphic Novels Core Collection provides expert recommendations, developed by H.W. Wilson's team of library and media specialists. Whether for collection development, collection maintenance, readers' advisory, or curriculum support, Graphic Novels Core Collection provides the sound guidance that librarians need so they can rest assured that they are selecting materials that will best serve their collection and their patrons.

Index to Legal Periodicals & Books includes coverage of 850+ legal journals, law reviews, yearbooks, institutes, bar association publications, university publications, and government publications. In addition to journal articles, it also includes coverage of 1,400 monographs per year. Index to Legal Periodicals & Books covers all areas of jurisprudence, including recent court decisions, new legislation, and original scholarship.

Hamlet may be the most influential play ever written. It is certainly one of the most famous and important. This volume offers diverse views of the work that many consider William Shakespeare’s masterpiece. Essays provide close analyses of language, discussion of the play as a work (and film), and various contextual approaches, including essays on historical, cultural, social, philosophical, and gender contexts.

This new volume explores the academic discipline of geology and related fields of study in more than 100 easy-tounderstand entries. Geology, the earth science concerned with the solid structure of Earth and any terrestrial planet or natural satellite, studies the rocks of which it is made, and the processes by which they change over time. Broad categories covered in this volume include: Plate tectonics, Evolutionary history of life, Geologic time, Planetary geology, Hydrology and Dating techniques, like relative or absolute dating.

This volume discusses the difference between how groups operate versus how individuals behave.Principles of Sociology: Group Relationships & Behavior is the second title in Salem’s Principles of Sociology series. This series is intended to introduce students and researchers to the fundamentals of important and far-reaching topics in sociology using easy-to-understand language.The field of sociology is vital in the world we live in today, and relevant in many social groupings and behaviors. This work includes categories such as:“Social Movements & Collective Behavior,”“Stratification & Class in the U.S.,”“Social Interaction in Groups & Organizations,”and “Sociology of Religion.”The entries in this volume are arranged in an A to Z order by section, making it easy to find the topic of interest. Each entry includes the following:Abstract giving a brief introduction to the topic;Overview that presents key terms and concepts;Clear, concise presentation of the topic, including a discussion of applications and issues;Definitions of key Terms & Concepts;Bibliography for further reading.The back matter in Principles of Sociology: Group Relationships & Behavior contains a thorough and valuable index.The essays in this volume are written for a varied audience. Our goals include attention to clarity and avoidance of unnecessary jargon. For those readers who desire more specific information on any one topic, each essay includes a list of entries for further reading.

This volume of The Reference Shelf focuses on the National Forensics League’s (NFL) 2019-2020 National Debate Topic, Arms Sales. America’s arms-sales policy directs both commercial sales (DCS) and foreign military sales (FMS) and can be viewed as either a key tool of foreign policy and national security or as a practice that results in the opposite of its intent: increased terrorism, instability, and advanced military technology ending up in the hands of hostile forces. Does the current policy encourage nation-building and maintain military balance among nations? Would a reduction in arms sales by the United States simply be filled by a competing power such as Russia or China? Are human-rights violations overlooked when selling arms to countries that are strategically important to U.S. defense? What would be the effect on the U.S. economy if arms sales are reduced? These are some of the issues that will be raised in this important debate.Chapter topics include:-History-Economics of the Arms Trade-Arms and Foreign Policy-The Wrong Hands: Arms Deals, War, and Terror-The Human Cost

This edition of The Reference Shelf examines the evolving issues of space science and technology, providing periodical articles that provide perspective of America's past, present, and future in the realm of space exploration. Issues examined include the debate over military space development from Star Wars to the Space Force, the future of NASA, and the growth and possible future of the private space tourism industry.

Joseph Conrad's Heart of Darkness is perhaps the most influential novel by one of the twentieth century's most esteemed and influential novelists. Valued for its themes as well as for its innovative literary methods, this book has not only inspired great admiration but has also provoked, more recently, heated controversy. Usually read as an attack on the brutalities of European colonialism, the work is sometimes now read as a colonialist project in its own right. This volume explores numerous dimensions of Conrad's book, looking at it in various historical, literary, and cultural contexts and examining both its artistry and its themes.

This new resource introduces students and researchers to the fundamentals of pharmacology using easy-to-understand language, to provide a solid background, and help readers develop a deeper understanding and appreciation of this important and evolving subject.Pharmacology is a branch of biology that studies the interaction of drugs and living organisms to better understand how they can affect biochemical function. Today, pharmacologists rely on genetics, molecular biology, and biochemistry in the quest to develop effective, personalized medicine.In over 120 articles arranged in A to Z order, Principles of Pharmacology addresses a variety of topics in this field. Entries related to basic principles and concepts include fields of study related to the topic; an abstract that provides a brief, concrete summary of the topic; key concepts important to a proper understanding of the topic; text that gives an explanation of the background and significance; illustrations that clarify difficult concepts via models, diagrams, and charts; and further reading lists that relate to each entry.