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From Library Journal In the academic world, the field of women's studies is still relatively uncharted territory. Although such programs are offered at many institutions, the interdisciplinary nature of the subject (encompassing history, literature, social science, arts, and humanities) presents a real challenge for the researcher. Aiming "to guide the reader through the mass of published work on women and gender to date," this work surveys more than 500 topics as well as individuals in women's studies and provides brief discussions of recommended books in each area. Entries are arranged alphabetically by topic and begin with a list of the relevant books followed by a bibliographic essay. Helpful features include a simple alphabetical list of entries, a thematic list of entries, a list of all books discussed in the entries, and numerous cross references within entries. Subjects range widely, from "Aboriginal Women" and "Battlefield Nursing" to "Widowhood" and "Womanism," and individual women featured include Louisa May Alcott, Marguerite Yourcenar, and "Babe" Didrikson Zaharias. Comparable sources, such as Sarah Carter and Maureen Ritchie's Women's Studies: A Guide to Information Sources (McFarland, 1990) and Catherine Loeb and others' Women's Studies: A Recommended Core of Bibliography 1980-85 (1987), as well as its 1979 predecessor, Women's Studies: A Recommended Core Bibliography, are in need of updating, and this work meets that need. A solid addition to all reference collections.?Carolyn M. Mulac, Chicago P.L.Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc. From Here is a welcome addition to the limited resources available in women's studies. Designed for undergraduate and graduate students, teachers, and general readers, its purpose is "to provide . . . brief discussions of some of the best books on over 500 topics and individuals." Editor Amico worked with an impressive list of advisors and contributors, including well-known feminists Jill Johnston and Marilyn French. Entries are arranged alphabetically from Aboriginal women to Zaharias, Mildred "Babe" Didrikson. Among other topics are aging, patriarchy, sexual harassment, and women such as Clara Barton, Hildegard of Bingen, Anita Hill, Marie Antoinette, Golda Meir, Anna Pavlova, and Virginia Woolf. Approximately 170 of the entries treat individual women. There are some omissions that are disappointing. Amico gives a long list of women whom she wanted to include but could not because she found "a lack of adequate book-length material about them." Not included are Jane Addams, Fanny Lou Hamer, Ida B. Wells, and many others. Each entry includes a list of "best" books, as many as 12 to 14 or as few as 3, followed by an essay. Bibliographic information consists of author, title, publisher, and date. The essays provide useful perspective by discussing what each title contributes to scholarship on the subject or individual. The volume is intended as a guide to secondary literature, and primary-source material is not included. Children's literature is generally not included, nor are journal articles. Since a great deal of the work in women's studies is in journal form, a guide to the journal literature would also be helpful. An alphabetical and a thematic list of entries precede the main text. Following the text are an index of books and articles discussed in the entries and a general index. Access is also aided by see and see also references. Academic and larger public libraries will find this to be very useful as a starting place for further research. Perhaps, as more book-length material becomes available, we can look forward to updated and expanded editions. The publisher recently produced a similar guide to the study of American history [RBB Ja 1 & 15 98].

First published in 1951 Arnold Hausers commanding work presents an account of the development and meaning of art from its origins in the Stone Age through to the Film Age. Exploring the interaction between art and society, Hauser effectively details social and historical movements and sketches the frameworks in which visual art is produced.This new edition provides an excellent introduction to the work of Arnold Hauser. In his general introduction to The Social History of Art, Jonathan Harris asseses the importance of the work for contemporary art history and visual culture. In addition, an introduction to each volume provides a synopsis of Hausers narrative and serves as a critical guide to the text, identifying major themes, trends and arguments.

First published in 1951 Arnold Hausers commanding work presents an account of the development and meaning of art from its origins in the Stone Age through to the Film Age. Exploring the interaction between art and society, Hauser effectively details social and historical movements and sketches the frameworks in which visual art is produced.This new edition provides an excellent introduction to the work of Arnold Hauser. In his general introduction to The Social History of Art, Jonathan Harris asseses the importance of the work for contemporary art history and visual culture. In addition, an introduction to each volume provides a synopsis of Hausers narrative and serves as a critical guide to the text, identifying major themes, trends and arguments.

"Overall, this is a fascinating fractured account of various time periods, events, cultural and ethnic backgrounds, and urban sprawl in a city that has become synonymous with the American Dream". (Reference Reviews, 2010) "Overall, this is a fascinating fractured account of various time periods, events, cultural and ethnic backgrounds, and urban sprawl in a city that has become synonymous with the American Dream." (Philosophy & Religion, November 2010) "In times past, books of this sort presented accepted interpretations arranged according to the alphabet. A Companion to Los Angeles, by contrast, presents cutting edge interpretations, systematically developed by leading scholars in the field. This valuable resource is not just a book about history. It is history itself, hence a significant step forward in the journey to identity by the City of Angels."Kevin Starr, University of Southern California

“The contributors to Battlestar Galactica and Philosophy strive to make things relevant to fans of the show, and they put their information ou t in a way that is accessible to folks who wouldn't know Heidegger from Heineken.” (Green Man Review, Spring 2009) "Blackwell’s Philosophy and PopCulture series sets itself the remarkable task of making phi­losophy "relevant," lamenting the subject’s ongoing "public relations problem" and resolving to change things for the better. If this volume is indicative of the series as a whole then I will happily review each and every one, for I found it to be, by and large, a stimulating and worthwhile read… Philosophy, it seems, is no longer under the guardianship of office-bound professors fluent in Latin but ignorant of popular culture. Jason T. Eberl’s "ragtag fleet" of contributors has helped in some small way to redress the balance, and I for one applaud their efforts." (Claire Graham, Kaleidoscope, October 2008) "The essays are … quite good, and to me they seem to satisfactorily serve the purpose of introducing fans of BSG to classic and contemporary philosophical problems and questions, and even professional philosophers might learn a thing or two. The essays in the anthology are both accessible and quite easy to read, and can be commended to those interested in philosophy and Battlestar Galactica." (Metapsychology, October 2008) "The writers are well versed in their subjects … .The book is most effective at making the reader rethink what they thought they knew." (Neo-opsis) "This intriguing volume is the first of its kind to explore Battlestar Galactica, from Cyclons to Starbuck, with great breadth and depth. Assembling a stellar fleet of terrestrial talent, Battlestar Galactica and Philosophy is indispensable to both fans and those who want to explore philosophical and theological issues in an entertaining way." –Judith Barad, author of The Ethics of Star Trek, Indiana State University

From School Library Journal Grade 10 Up—Adams's subject matter is fairly sophisticated. It focuses on how skeletal remains are often used in cases where the victim has been dead a long time or those in which the body is too ravaged to identify. He offers a fairly detailed look at how bone scientists study remains to determine everything from sex to height to facial characteristics. There is a great deal of discussion of various bones and growth patterns; how bodies decompose and are ravaged by the environment, insects, and time; and how the different types of trauma that can cause death are evidenced in skeletal remains. Advanced biology students will appreciate the details, but less-informed students might find the reading frustrating. Sapse focuses on the court system itself, detailing the steps in the legal system, discussing the various types of crimes and punishments, various pleas, and how forensics fits into the larger legal picture. The title might be misleading as readers are likely to expect more information on how various forensic techniques are used in the courtroom. While there is a chapter on that topic, the majority of the book deals in a very general way with our basic court system. Useful books, but not for your average readers.—Lynn Evarts, Sauk Prairie High School, Prairie du Sac, WI Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. From Part of the Inside Forensic Science series, this offers an overview of the field. Written by a forensic anthropologist who works for the New York City medical examiner, the book begins with the basics, explaining what forensic anthropology is and introducing its professional subdivisions, applications, and terminology. Subsequent chapters go into greater detail about specific topics, including how skeletal remains are analyzed. The challenging but readable text is accompanied by diagrams, color illustrations, and sidebars. Extensive end matter includes a helpful glossary and a list of book and Web resources. A solid introduction to a high-interest topic. Ed SullivanCopyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved

From Besides the familiar lorry and pub, the approximately 5,500 Briticisms covered in this dictionary include words and phrases that will be unknown to many Americans as well as terms used in both the U.S and Britain but that have different meanings (lame duck, for example, which in Britain means a person unable to cope). Entries indicate the American equivalent for each Briticism and usually provide additional explanation. Appendixes outline the basic differences between British and American English regarding syntax, pronunciation, punctuation, and spelling, and provide a means of identifying terms in specific areas, including cricket, currency, and weights and measures. An index to American equivalents completes the volume. New to this edition are armcake, gastropub, and lager lout, among others. Cheers! Mary Ellen QuinnCopyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved Norman Schur is without doubt the outstanding authority on the similarities and differences between British and American English. BRITISH ENGLISH, A TO ZED attests not only to his expertise, but also to his undiminished powers to inform, amuse and entertain. Laurence Urdang, Editor, VERBATIM, The Language Quarterly, Spring 1988 --This text refers to the edition.

About the Author Committee on the Origins and Evolution of Life, National Research Council --This text refers to an alternate edition.