Prejudice in the Modern World Reference Library is an in-depth examination of the historical and social ramifications of prejudice in several societies across the globe. Primary Sources uses documents, speeches, letters and other sources to explain events related to prejudice.

Unlike other resources, which often focus on the day-to-day battles and other military details of World War II, "American Home Front in World War II" examines the effect of those battles on the people living in America. From issues of ethnicity to home front organizations, this three-volume set explores the complexity of this often-overlooked aspect of the war.

"American Home Front in World War II: Almanac" discusses major events on the home front, including the changing role of women, Civil Defense and the draft.

Covering the evolution of the American criminal justice system throughout history, the Crime and Punishment in America Reference Library explores everything from juvenile justice to organized crime. Crime and Punishment in America: Primary Sources includes many documents, from the Sherman Antitrust Law and the Harrison Narcotic Drug Act to Eleanor Roosevelts letter against lynching and the Report on Lawlessness in Law Enforcement.

Prejudice in the Modern World Reference Library is an in-depth examination of the historical and social ramifications of prejudice in several societies across the globe. Two Almanac volumes highlight the foundations, causes, and types of prejudices as well as specific case studies on prejudice in action in the modern world.

Stretching from the end of World War II to 1989, the Cold War between the Western powers and the Communist bloc shaped national alliances around the world. In 15 chapters, the "Almanac"treats the historic causes of the tension; the mutual suspicions that fueled the conflict for more than 40 years; the ideological clash between communism and democracy; and the policies that marked the long standoff -- the Marshall Plan, Truman's Point Four program, the nuclear arms race, economic aid, the Berlin Wall, detente; and much more. Also covered are the times when the Cold War burst into armed conflict in such areas as Korea, Cuba and Southeast Asia.