Encyclopedia of Women in the Middle Ages by Jennifer Lawler, 2012
This encyclopedia contains several hundred entries on the culture, history and circumstances of women in the Middle Ages, from the years 500 to 1500 C.E. The geographical scope of this work is wide, with entries on women from England, France, Germany, Japan, and other nations around the world.
The SAGE Encyclopedia of Terrorism, Second Edition by Gus Martin, Editor, 2011
A thoroughly updated and expanded edition of the original, highly regarded reference work. Nearly 100,000 words of new material were added, along with fully updated original entries, and expanded coverage. New introductory essays explore the impact of terrorism on economics, public health, religion, and even pop culture.
Prisons and Prison Systems: A Global Encyclopedia by Mitchel P. Roth, 2006
This comprehensive encyclopedia provides a historical overview of institutions and systems around the world, as well as penal theories, prisoner culture and life, and notable prisoners and personnel.
Routledge Encyclopedia of Technology and the Humanities edited by et al., 2024
This book covers topics such as archaeology, cultural heritage, design, fashion, linguistics, music, philosophy, and translation. It has 20 chapters, contributed by 26 local and international scholars. Each chapter has its own theme and addresses issues of significant interest in the respective disciplines.
Salem Health: Psychology and Mental Health by Nancy A. Piotrowski, 2009
Psychology and Mental Health explores a fascinating array of subjects in the field of psychology and mental health. Topics are covered in an A-Z format and include notable theories, social issues, the physiology and anatomy of the nervous system and various mental illnesses or conditions.
This comprehensive A-to-Z guide covers "everything horse" and bridges gaps in the equestrian universe between English and Western styles. More than 1,700 entries explain wide-ranging topics such as breeds, tack, facilities, equine care and management, health and safety issues, riding styles and disciplines, shows, and much more.
Archaeology of Food: An Encyclopedia by Karen Bescherer Metheny, 2015
What are the origins of agriculture? In what ways have technological advances related to food affected human development? How have food and foodways been used to create identity, communicate meaning, and organize society? In this highly readable, illustrated volume, archaeologists and other scholars from across the globe explore these questions and more.
This book covers the history and evolution of censorship and its role in society today. Covering all forms of expression from the past to the present, from the office of the censor in ancient Rome to the Internet in the computer age, this A-Z reference examines censorship.
Depression is the second most disabling disorder in the world. On a daily basis, virtually all mental health professionals confront patients with primary or secondary depression. The wealth of information available globally on depression is enormous, but has not been summarized into a comprehensive encyclopedia-until now.
The Encyclopedia of Phenomenology presents a comprehensive mapping of phenomenological thought on a global scale within philosophy and related disciplines. It appeals to researchers in philosophy and related theoretical/applied disciplines, as well as to advanced undergraduate and graduate students.
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