Hispanic Americans

Surveys the growing cultural and demographic influence of Hispanic Americans, analyzing their integration into U.S. society, and blossoming political, economic, and social clout.

◘ ISBN    978-0-8242-1067-0

◘ February 2007
◘ $50
◘ $55 outside U.S. & Canada

Global Epidemics

Explores historic, ongoing, and anticipated outbreaks, including influenza, AIDS, and bird flu, and examines responses by government and health care organizations.

◘ ISBN    978-0-8242-1068-7
◘ April 2007
◘ $50
◘ $55 outside U.S. & Canada

The U.S. National Debate Topic 2007-2008
Health Care in Sub-Saharan Africa

This book, devoted to the topic assigned for the National High School Policy Debate for the 2007-08 school year, will be invaluable for students preparing for the tournament.

◘ ISBN   978-0-8242-1069-4
◘ June 2007
◘ $50
◘ $55 outside U.S. & Canada

International Perspectives on Education

Examines different cultural approaches to primary, secondary, and college education, emphasizing literacy and graduation rates, the role of the state, and social and religious attitudes.

◘ ISBN    978-0-8242-1070-0
◘ August 2007
◘ $50
◘ $55 outside U.S. & Canada

World Hunger

Explores world hunger in its historical, political, social, and environmental contexts, looking at the causes of famine and how it can foment conflict, disease, and ecological devastation.

◘ ISBN    978-0-8242-1071-7
◘ October 2007
◘ $50
◘ $55 outside U.S. & Canada

Representative American Speeches 2006-2007

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    978-0-8242-1072-4
◘ December 2007
◘ $50
◘ $55 outside 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 the historical significance of each speaker.

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.

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