Homeland Security

This book looks at the Office of Homeland Security, evaluating its effectiveness and its impact on civil liberties, law enforcement, and Americans’ peace of mind.
◘ ISBN 0-8242-1033-6
◘ February 2004 
◘ $50 ($55 outside the U.S. & Canada)

U.S. National Debate Topic 2004-2005: The United Nations

This volume is devoted to the topic assigned for the National High School Policy Debate for the school year 2004-05: the United Nations. It examines the UN’s mission, effectiveness, and evolving role on the world stage, and will be a valuable reference for students preparing for the tournament during the 2004-2005 school year.
◘ ISBN 0-8242-1035-2
◘ April 2004
◘ $50 ($55 outside the U.S. & Canada)

The Two Koreas

This book looks at the enigma of the Korean peninsula, focusing on both North and South Korea: their foreign relations and policies, their relations towards each other, and each country's economy and leadership.
◘ ISBN 0-8242-1034-4
◘ June 2004
◘ $50 ($55 outside the U.S. & Canada)

The U.S. Election System

The unique way in which Americans elect their public officials is explored in this volume, from financing campaigns, to registering voters, to the function of the electoral college.
◘ ISBN 0-8242-1036-0
◘ August 2004 
◘ $50 ($55 outside the U.S. & Canada)

The Car and Its Future

This book considers the car’s worldwide appeal and looks at auto safety and efficiency, alternatives to gas-driven cars, and the impact of environmental and economic concerns on the future of the auto industry.
◘ ISBN 0-8242-1037-9
◘ October 2004 
◘ $50 ($55 outside the U.S. & Canada)

Representative American Speeches 2003-2004

This compilation of the year’s most notable speeches from politics, business, and academia gives a concise snapshot of the year’s most significant issues.
◘ ISBN 0-8242-1038-7
◘ December 2004 
◘ $50 ($55 outside the U.S. & Canada)

Also of Interest

Representative American Speeches: 1937–1997

This compilation of more than 150 speeches—gleaned from some 1,250 published in the Reference Shelf—addresses a full range of issues confronted by Americans over half a century. Introductions put each speech into context, indexes give access by name and subject, and brief biographies offer insight into historical significance of each speaker.

◘ 778 pp.  
◘ 1998 
◘ ISBN 0-8242-0931-1  
◘ $105
◘ $115 (outside the U.S. & Canada)

Speeches of the American Presidents
Second Edition

Edited by Janet Podell and Steven Anzovin; Introduction by John Little

This volume helps students understand the presidency through the words of the presidents themselves. Coverage includes more than 200 major speeches by the 43 U.S. presidents, from Washington through George W. Bush. In the Second Edition, 25 new speeches have been added, covering the end of Ronald Reagan’s term, the presidencies of George Bush and Bill Clinton, and the inauguration of George W. Bush.

◘ 1,057 pp.  
◘ 2001 
◘ ISBN 0-8242-1006-9  
◘ $140 
◘ $160 (outside the U.S. & Canada)