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Reality Television
Av H.W. Wilson
Inbunden, 2013
667 kr
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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 …
Representative American Speeches, 2013-2014
Häftad, 2015
832 kr
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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 …
Representative American Speeches, 2014-2015
Häftad, 2015
869 kr
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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 …
Reference Shelf: Representative American Speeches, 2021-22
Häftad, 2022
832 kr
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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 …
Reference Shelf: Renewable Energy
Häftad, 2023
844 kr
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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 …
Reference Shelf: Gene Editing & Genetic Engineering
Häftad, 2023
1077 kr
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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 …
Reference Shelf: Representative American Speeches, 2022-23
Häftad, 2024
832 kr
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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.
Reference Shelf: National Debate Topic 2024/25
Häftad, 2024
924 kr
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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 …
Reference Shelf: Representative American Speeches, 2023-24
Häftad, 2025
832 kr
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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.
National Debate Topic 2019/2020
Av HW Wilson
Häftad, 2019
832 kr
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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 …
South China Sea Conflict
Av HW Wilson
Häftad, 2019
832 kr
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This volume will deal with the ongoing territorial dispute in the South China Sea where numerous countries lay claim to fishing waters and exclusive economic zones in Southeast Asia. At issue is China’s historical claim to lucrative fisheries and supply routes. The contested area concerns six …
Artificial Intelligence
Häftad, 2018
869 kr
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This volume will explore the latest thinking around the ethics and governance of Artificial Intelligence. Where will robots make the most useful impact in society? As computers become more adept at mimicking human behavior and problem solving, what issues will be solved or created by new forms of …
American Dream
Häftad, 2018
869 kr
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This volume will explore the sturdiness of the idea of The American Dream in 2018. Is the American Dream of upward mobility accessible in a society so fragmented and economically unequal? Does the American Dream still exist in a country experiencing an anti-immigration trend? Have economic policies …
Representative American Speeches, 2017-2018
Häftad, 2019
387 kr
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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 …
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National Debate Topic 2025/2026 - Exploration & Development of the Arctic
Häftad, 2025
1184 kr
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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 …
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Representative American Speeches, 2024-25
Häftad, 2026
832 kr
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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.
Brain
Inbunden, 2009
844 kr
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The human brain has been called the most complex structure in the known universe. Weighing just three pounds, it comprises some 100 billion nerve cells which together form a vast network of connections.This Reference Shelf title examines what modern science has taught us about the brain and …
Internet Safety
Inbunden, 2009
869 kr
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This volume of the Reference Shelf series covers issues relating to Internet safety, including viruses, spam e mails, Internet hoaxes, cyberbully, identity theft, and international cyberterrorism. A particular emphasis is placed on answering the question: How do you protect yourself from what can …
Immigration in the United States
Inbunden, 2009
844 kr
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Discusses trends in immigration in the United States, including the demographic makeup of today’s newcomers, the status of undocumented workers, their impact on the economy and culture, and the trepidation felt by many native born citizens toward these new residents.
Paranormal
Inbunden, 2009
844 kr
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Surveys various supernatural phenomena, from ghosts and extra sensory perception (ESP), to UFOs and cryptozoology, examining whether they have any scientific validity and why people find them so fascinating. Chapter headings include “Why We Believe,” “America’s Haunted Army,” “Is There Anybody Out …
