Biology textbooks and books on the history of science generally give a limited picture of the roles women have played in the growth and development of the biological sciences, mentioning primarily the Nobel laureates. This book provides a definitive... [More...]

This critical introduction to Arthur Miller provides an indispensable aid for students and general readers to understand the depth and complexity of some of America's most important dramatic works. Beginning with a discussion of his life, this work traces... [More...]

Alphabetically arranged entries present 62 contemporary gay American poets and dramatists. A number of these writers are well known, including Edward Albee, Harvey Fierstein, and Allen Ginsberg. Others, such as Alan Bowne, Timothy Liu, and Robert O'Hara,... [More...]

Sponsored by ARLIS/NA (Art Libraries Society of North America)Lois Swan Jones has updated and expanded the methodology of her 1990 work, Art Information, to reflect the recent explosive growth in electronic resources. In this new work, Jones shows... [More...]

The sixth volume in Greenwood's ongoing series, this book is the first of three fine volumes to cover the twentieth century and the last stages in decolonization of the British Empire. It is concerned with the original five Dominions, the apparently... [More...]

Interdisciplinary, easy-to-use guide to 20 years of research about the employment of the elderly—demographics, characteristics, needs and problems, and the latest training programs.

Ideal for student research assignments, this series covers the most interesting historical and contemporary figures from curriculum subject areas including science, history, literature, politics, and the arts. The series fills a gap in reference collections... [More...]