Culture wars in America : an encyclopedia of issues, viewpoints, and voices /
"The term "culture wars" refers to the political and sociological polarization that has characterized American society the past several decades. This new edition provides an enlightening and comprehensive A-to-Z ready reference, now with supporting primary documents, on major topics o...
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Published: |
M.E. Sharpe,
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Publisher Address: | Armonk, New York : |
Publication Dates: | [2014] |
Literature type: | Book |
Language: | English |
Edition: | Second edition. |
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Summary: |
"The term "culture wars" refers to the political and sociological polarization that has characterized American society the past several decades. This new edition provides an enlightening and comprehensive A-to-Z ready reference, now with supporting primary documents, on major topics of contemporary importance for students, teachers, and the general reader. It aims to promote understanding and clarification on pertinent topics that too often are not adequately explained or discussed in a balanced context. With approximately 640 entries plus more than 120 primary documents supporting both sides of key issues, this is a unique and defining work, indispensable to informed discussions of the most timely and critical issues facing America today."--Publisher's website. |
Carrier Form: | 3 volumes (xxxiv, 1024, I74 pages) : illustrations ; 29 cm |
Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
ISBN: |
9780765683021 (cloth : alk. paper) : 0765683024 (cloth : alk. paper) |
Index Number: | HM1121 |
CLC: |
D771.28-61 G171.2-61 |
Call Number: | G171.2-61/C968/2nd ed. |
Contents: | V. 1. A-K -- v. 2. L-Z -- v. 3. Documents, index. |