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This work examines the world's indigenous peoples, their cultures,
the countries in which they reside, and the issues that impact
these groups.
This work examines the world's indigenous peoples, their cultures,
the countries in which they reside, and the issues that impact
these groups.
Online education, both by for-profit institutions and within
traditional universities, has seen recent tremendous growth and
appeal - but online education has many aspects that are not well
understood. The SAGE Encyclopedia of Online Education provides a
thorough and engaging reference on all aspects of this field, from
the theoretical dimensions of teaching online to the technological
aspects of implementing online courses-with a central focus on the
effective education of students. Key topics explored through over
350 entries include: * Technology used in the online classroom *
Institutions that have contributed to the growth of online
education * Pedagogical basis and strategies of online education *
Effectiveness and assessment * Different types of online education
and best practices * The changing role of online education in the
global education system
The Encyclopedia of Politics in the American West is an A to Z
reference work on the political development of one of America's
most politically distinct, not to mention its fastest growing,
region. This work will cover not only the significant events and
actors of Western politics, but also deal with key institutional,
historical, environmental, and sociopolitical themes and concepts
that are important to more fully understanding the politics of the
West over the last century.
Covering prehistoric times to the modern era, this fascinating
resource presents pro-and-con arguments regarding unresolved,
historic controversies throughout the development of the world.
Popular Controversies in World History: Investigating History's
Intriguing Questions offers uniquely compelling and educational
examinations of pivotal events and puzzling phenomena, from the
earliest evidence of human activity to controversial events of the
20th century. From the geographic location of human origins, to the
authenticity of the Shroud of Turin, to the innocence—or
guilt—of Sacco and Vanzetti, Popular Controversies in World
History: Investigating History's Intriguing Questions provides four
volumes on the ongoing debates that have captivated both the
historical community and the public at large. In each chapter,
established experts offer credible opposing arguments pertaining to
specific debates, providing readers with resources for independent
critical thinking on the issue. This format allows students,
scholars, and other interested readers to actively engage in some
of the most intriguing conundrums facing historians today.
This is the first comprehensive encyclopedia on the history of the
vast and varied ways human beings have used the world's waterways
for business, protection, and recreation. Seas and Waterways of the
World: An Encyclopedia of History, Uses, and Issues offers a
comprehensive introduction to humanity's historical reliance on the
world's seas and waterways and how that reliance continues to
evolve. Over the course of two volumes, this extraordinary resource
describes the world's major nautical features, the wide variety of
uses for those waterways, and a number of essential issues arising
from water-borne commerce. The encyclopedia marks the emergence of
the aquarium, cruise, energy, fishing, insurance, mining, trade,
transportation, recreation, and sport industries, and includes
entries on harbors, ports, and coastal development that play a part
in the economics of commercial water use. Also included is coverage
of a number of significant themes such as the rise and fall of the
Erie Canal as the gateway to the Midwest, and the declining
popularity of the Panama Canal.
Water has had an immeasurable impact on the history and growth of
the United States. As an essential element of life water has been
and remains a constant source of conflict and controversy as
different constituencies fight for limited resources. The
Encyclopedia of Water Politics and Policy in the United States is
the most comprehensive reference source available that analyzes
water-related issues in America. A diverse group of over 100
scholars have provided their research and analysis of why water is
so significant by tracing its impact on issues like national and
state boundaries, western migration, urbanization, and the economy.
This volume chronicles the origins of present-day water problems,
political conflicts, the impact of legislation and court decisions
on the use of water resources, the major projects undertaken across
the country, and what experts are proposing be done to preserve
this basic component of the environment. Going back some 150 years,
the Encyclopedia provides an overview of approximately 280 pieces
of water-related legislation, legal cases, people, projects, and
organizations that have shaped the history of the United States. In
addition to historical coverage, the volume also addresses many
current environmental issues including acid rain, agriculture,
climate change, mining, erosion, levees and dams, pollution,
urbanization, and wastewater treatment. The volume's A to Z entries
are divided into four sections: Regional Water Politics and Policy:
Essays providing a narrative background and overview Major Issues
in Water Politics and Policy: A comprehensive list of issues from
colonial times to the present Law and Government: The people and
legislation that have shaped water policy in the United States
Places and Projects: Extensive coverage of the projects (including
dams and aqueducts) the government has undertaken to develop the
nation's waterways Throughout the volume, concise text features
highlight important events, advocacy groups, people, books, and
sites important to water politics and policy. A thematic table of
contents allows users to easily locate reclamation projects
geographically, biographies of important figures, current issues by
subject area, government agencies, and legal cases.
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