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The first title in Salem's Principles of Health series, this book discusses the branch of medicine that deals with causes, evaluation, prevention and treatment of pain across medical specialties. This volume discusses pain as both a symptom and a primary disease.

The tension between openness and transparency with the need to keep information secure and out of the hands of an enemy has been at the heart of some of the most riveting episodes in American history. This title provides primary documentation on the secrets, leaks, and scandals throughout all of America's history.

Addresses the theme of inequality and includes critical readings in classic and contemporary works. Chapters explore literary representations of social and economic inequality, including those which address multiple vectors of social marginalization; consider authors' strategies for compelling readers' attention; and engage with questions of aesthetics, canon formation and literary value.

This ongoing series serves as a stepping stone in understanding specific careers and provides a wealth of information on the education and training needed within each profession along with a look towards the future of the field with an informative employment outlook.

Provides readers with the important information they need to understand the basic concepts of artificial intelligence as well as ways that both AI and robotics can be successfully incorporated into manufacturing, transportation, education, and medicine. Includes more than 120 easy-to-understand entries, many with illustrations and photographs.

Each article in this volume provides a thorough commentary and analysis of documents that explore the legacy of 9/11. The primary source document, often reproduced in its entirety, includes sections that provide Summary Overview, the Defining Moment, Author Biography, Document Analysis, and Essential Themes.

Examines survival in both literal and figurative terms to include such varied kinds of survival as physical, psychological, social, and spiritual endurance. Works represented include narrative nonfiction, poetry, short fiction, novels, plays, and films.

Winner of the 1953 National Book Award for Fiction and often listed among the top one hundred novels of the twentieth century. This volume places Ellison's work within the contexts of the African American literary canon as well as within the broader traditions of American and world literature.

Explores the work of the groundbreaking author of Black Boy and Native Son, to place the author's body of work in the canon of American literature, the literature of identity and literature of protest.

Provides in-depth insight for over 70 of the most popular manga graphic novels, ranging from metaseries to stand-alone books. This set focuses on translated works that have been particularly influential in the development of the manga tradition.

Provides in-depth insight into over 140 of the most popular and studied graphic novels. Researchers will be familiar with the characters and stories included in this collection, but will gain a deeper new understanding, as the literary nature of the stories is presented in critical format by leading writers in the field of study.

Offers in-depth critical discussions of William Shakespeare's play. Essay topics include consciousness, conscience, and madness in Macbeth and the lasting influence of the play. Each essay is 2,500 to 5,000 words in length, and all essays conclude with a list of "Works Cited", along with endnotes. The volume's appendices offer a section of useful reference resources.

Provides students and researchers with a solid foundation to the study of sustainability. Whether students want to know how to live or work more sustainably, or want to know more about the ecology of sustainability, or want to learn more about the economics or politics involved with sustainability, this is the resource to turn to.

This new addition to the Great Lives from History series features over 500 essays on the most notable figures in 21st century politics, literature, education, journalism, science, business, and sports. Coverage is extensive and spans the globe.

Covers important historical documents from the US Supreme Court as well as other courts in American history. From the earliest decisions of the Supreme Court to the battles over civil rights to divisive events in contemporary America, this set provides thoughtful analysis of court cases allowing readers to gain a better understanding of this crucial topic in American history.

A comprehensive, understandable resource covering all aspects of community and family health issues. A must-have source for public library and health collections of all sizes. This reference provides over 900 understandable, clearly-written articles on a wide variety of topics, written by experts from the healthcare and social services fields.

This helpful resource provides high school and undergraduate researchers with a solid foundation to begin their study of physical science. Entries range from 1-5 pages in length and include a detailed overview of the topic, written in clear, understandable language. Entries also include key terms, related fields and are further supplemented with photos, illustrations, charts, models and diagrams.

Offers in-depth critical discussions of Herman Melville's novel. Essays examine themes of sexuality, disability, law, capital punishment, and race. Each essay is 2,500 to 5,000 words in length, and all essays conclude with a list of "Works Cited," along with endnotes. Finally, the volume's appendixes offer a section of useful reference resources.

This new addition to the Defining Documents series offers in-depth analysis of a broad range of historical documents and historic events that shaped these documents and the authors behind them. This text closely studies more than forty primary source documents to deliver a thorough examination of various peoples and events throughout history.

Investigates important historical documents from influential nationalist and populist movements from countries and territories around the globe. Readers will find in-depth analysis of a broad range of historical documents, historic events and speeches from leaders that shaped these ideas and movements, combined with documents that define Nationalism and Populism in today's society.

This updated edition offers new information about over 900 topics in cancer. Written by physicians, nurses, and professional medical writers, this important resource will also be of interest to public library patrons, premedical students, and those building collections for the patient population.

Whether it be music, dance, cinematography, costume design, or many other choices, students interested in a career in theatre and the performing arts have an incredibly wide variety of options to choose from when selecting a career path. Careers in Theatre & Performing Arts is designed to provide need-to-know information on the various careers in this popular field.

Provides students and researchers new insights into the 1970s in the US, through an in-depth analysis of forty important primary source documents and their lasting effect on American history. Coverage includes President Nixon's resignation and the Watergate Scandal; the end of the Vietnam War; the Kent State shootings; Roe v. Wade; the Viking 1 space probe's landing on Mars and much more.

Provides readers with a new, interesting way to study the impact of the Vietnam War on American history. Through in-depth analysis of important primary documents from 1956-1975, readers will gain new insight into the causes, issues and lasting effects of this pivotal time in American history.

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 is a single-volume reference that contains selected essays from Critical Survey of Long Fiction, Fourth Edition. Every article in this set was carefully selected to provide the best information available about the topic covered. The essays in Novelists With Feminist Themes discuss such influential writers as Margaret Atwood, Anais Nin, Gertrude Stein, and Virginia Woolf.