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Book SynopsisCreated in response to requests from library science faculty for a student edition with a focus on the planning and policy issues germane to all academic libraries, this new text is a revised and abridged version of the fifth edition of Lyle's Administration of the College Library.Trade Review...readable and valuable...giving historical background, an insightful overview of the administration of user services, a primer on campus politics, and a discussion of academic library organizational structures...valuable for its intended audience, library science students, and professors might want to use it as a core text, with the complete edition on reserve to supplement it. * Journal of Academic Librarianship *Those studying at UK library schools will find here a useful overview of the American college library environment. * Library Review *...this text is useful as an introduction for the complete beginner. * Asian Libraries *...add[s] substantially to the small corpus of professional literature intended for liberal arts college librarians. * The Serial Librarian *...a very good starting point if the desire is to learn about the growth, development, and possible future of the USA's college library. * Library Management *Table of ContentsChapter 1 List of Figures Part 2 Preface to the Text Edition Part 3 Preface to the Fifth Edition Chapter 4 1. Contexts of the American College Library Chapter 5 2. Evolution of Higher Education in the United States Chapter 6 3. Growth of Academic Librarianship Chapter 7 4. Campus Context Chapter 8 5. Legal Status, Governance, and Politics Chapter 9 6. Organization of the Library Chapter 10 7. User Services Chapter 11 8. The Library Staff Chapter 12 9. Planning Issues Chapter 13 10. Evaluation Part 14 Appendix: Standards for College Libraries, 1995 Part 15 Index Part 16 About the Authors

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Book SynopsisSoon after film came into existence, the term epic was used to describe productions that were lengthy, spectacular, live with action, and often filmed in exotic locales with large casts and staggering budgets. The effort and extravagance needed to mount an epic film paid off handsomely at the box office, for the genre became an immediate favorite with audiences. Epic films survived the tribulations of two world wars and the Depression and have retained the basic characteristics of size and glamour for more than a hundred years. Length was, and still is, one of the traits of the epic, though monolithic three- to four-hour spectacles like Gone with the Wind (1939) and Lawrence of Arabia (1962) have been replaced today by such franchises as the Harry Potter films and the Lord of the Rings trilogy. Although the form has evolved during many decades of existence, its central elements have been retained, refined, and modernized to suit the tastes of every new generation. The Encyclopedia of ETrade ReviewAn epic film, according to this publication, is one that is lengthy, spectacular, live with action, and often filmed in exotic locales with large casts and staggering budgets. The films are sometimes three to four hours long. This volume features a 'Films A to Z' section and four appendixes. Entries contain cast and character listings, 'major personnel behind the camera,' plot summaries, analysis, running time, Academy Award wins and nominations, DVD/Blu-ray availability, and resources for further study. The appendixes cover foreign epics, superhero spectaculars, and television epics. . . .Many interesting facts are presented. . . .Also notable are the instances in which this volume explores both original films and their remakes. Two King Kong films, two Cleopatra films, and two Ten Commandments films (1923 and 1956; both directed by Cecil B. DeMille) are covered. Film series such as The Godfather, the Christopher Reeve Superman films, The Lord of the Rings series, and the Sam Raimi Spider-Man films are also examined. Stanley Kubrick's majestic 2001: A Space Odyssey is described as having vision, dazzling sets, visual style, beautiful music score sequences, and mystery. These are definitive ingredients for a classic epic film. This book will be a useful addition to college and university libraries, especially those supporting film programs. Summing Up: Recommended. Lower-division undergraduates through researchers/faculty. * CHOICE *[T]his beneficial guide provides a historical perspective along with ideas for general viewers and cineastes. * Library Journal *To borrow a famously ambiguous definition, it appears that one knows what an epic is when one sees it. The introduction to this eclectic encyclopedia—of a genre possessing a less distinct character than, say, musicals, documentaries, or mysteries—eschews a single definition of epic film. Rather, it traces the origins of epic to the writings of Homer and other ancients on to American film, especially through the 1960s. In the process, it describes epic films’ evolving characteristics, relationship to archetypes, and response to changes in popular taste. Organizational structure implies the clearest distinction within the genre, relegating superhero and franchise epics (such as Batman, Lord of the Rings, Star Wars) to an appendix preceding appendixes for foreign-language epics, made-for-TV epics, and directors and their works. . . .The alphabetical organization by film title accommodates readily acknowledged epics, such as Lawrence of Arabia, Gone with the Wind, and Cleopatra, along with others that the label fits more loosely, for example, Elmer Gantry and Mr. Smith Goes to Washington. Entries include credits and substantial plot summaries, with less attention to critical response. Most include a brief bibliography of pertinent works. The index lists personal names and film titles. This work, like other genre-specific film encyclopedias, will please film buffs. * Booklist *This single-volume encyclopedia written by four authors (including film scholar Constantine Santas) is one of the first reference works dedicated solely to the epic film genre. The authors in the introduction provide background information, including a definition of what an epic is, and briefly describe how they selected the films discussed. Organized in alphabetic order by title, this specialized encyclopedia contains well over 100 individual film entries. . . .The entries are quite thorough, usually in the neighborhood of seven to ten paragraphs, and almost every film has a notes and bibliography section for further reading. . . .The book does an admirable job of trying to include a variety of epics from famous titles such as Ben-Hur, Gone with the Wind, and Lawrence of Arabia to more modern fare such as Lincoln and Avatar. This work is good starting point for undergraduate students and film lovers to learn more about specific American epics or expand their knowledge of science fiction or action movies that one might not immediately associate with the epic genre. The encyclopedia’s primary focus is with American movies. Foreign epics are addressed mainly within one appendix. . . .Ultimately, the main strength of this encyclopedia is the easy-to-read yet lengthy plot summaries, analysis, and bibliographies. This original reference work is recommended for public libraries and academic libraries with a film studies program. * American Reference Books Annual *There’s nothing a die hard movie fan loves more than digging into a big fat reference book about their favorite subject, especially when it’s well-written by knowledgeable authors. Although the Cinema Surgeon General warns us regularly of the dangers of overindulging on certain fattening flicks, what movie fan doesn’t love occasionally gorging themselves on a big, fat, spectacular epic? After all, they're Hollywood’s equivalent of a pizza loaded with everything. Most of us hold a few certain epics near and dear to our hearts. Like clockwork, I watch The Ten Commandments every Easter, and the entire Godfather trilogy annually rings-in my summer break (since I’m a teacher in the real world). Whenever I’m laid-out with the flu, The Good, the Bad and the Ugly and The Great Escape are as comforting as Ny-Quil. All those films, and just about every other movie one would define as epic, are included in The Encyclopedia of Epic Films. . . .[T]his 700 page volume is comprehensive. No one’s likely to say to themselves, 'How could they leave out (insert title here)?' The book does a decent job defining what constitutes an epic film, not just its length, but its scope, budget, imagery and timeless story elements. Everything is well-written and there’s no disputing these authors’ knowledge. Additionally, each entry includes extensive cast & crew credits, Oscar/Golden Globe wins and nominations, its availability on DVD/Blu-Ray and bibliographical resources for those inclined to read further. * Moviepilot *A thorough and weighty book, The Encyclopedia of Epic Films . . . is recommended for film connoisseurs and movie-lovers alike. * St. Augustine Record *The most epic films of all time! This is clear when open The Encyclopedia of Epic Films and encounter a huge list of films. Written by Constantine Santas, James M. Wilson, Maria Colavito and Djoymi Baker, the book is comprehensive and includes a list of more than 250 films. Each film is discussed separately, and that makes this a very complete work. * FilmTotaal *What constitutes an epic film? That is part of what this encyclopaedia attempts to answer. The epic is often associated with historical epics set in the Biblical, Roman or Ancient Egyptian periods. But within the pages of the book this is expanded and there are as many surprising exclusions as inclusions. But of course these Ancient World classics are given prominence and are even sporting the cover. . . .The book is set out as an A-Z of epics with several pages given over to each of the approximate 250 films covered (the book is an epic tome itself at 712 pages). At the end of the analysis of each film there are even footnotes and credits for the main cast and crew, running time and DVD/Blu-ray availability etc. * Filmwerk *Constantine Santas continues to be one of our best scholars on the epic film. . . .The Encyclopedia of Epic Films provides a great service to films scholars by encouraging them to think about and categorize familiar films and in new ways. . . .This book invites serious consideration of epic films may well inspire new research and college courses on the topic. * Journal of American Culture *Table of ContentsAcknowledgments Introduction Films A to Z Appendix A: Superhero and Franchise Epics Appendix B: Foreign-Language Epics Appendix C: Epics Made for Television Appendix D: Who’s Who among Directors and Their Work Selected Bibliography Index About the Authors

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Book SynopsisBook & CD. First published in 1957, this one-volume source for everything-Jewish has delighted and instructed several generations in the English-speaking Jewish world. Fully updated through 2007, it provides snapshots and in-depth entries on every important Jewish personality, place, concept, event and value in Israel, the United States, and all other parts of the world.

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Book SynopsisVolume 3 of the Encyclopedia of Financial Models covers both established and cutting-edge models and discusses their real-world applications. Edited by Frank Fabozzi, this volume includes contributions from global financial experts as well as academics with extensive consulting experience in this field.Table of ContentsVolume III Mortgage-Backed Securities Analysis and Valuation 1 Valuing Mortgage-Backed and Asset-Backed Securities 3 The Active-Passive Decomposition Model for MBS 17 Analysis of Nonagency Mortgage-Backed Securities 29 Measurements of Prepayments for Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities 47 Prepayments and Factors Influencing the Return of Principal for Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities 65 Operational Risk 79 Operational Risk 81 Operational Risk Models 91 Modeling Operational Loss Distributions 103 Optimization Tools 121 Introduction to Stochastic Programming and Its Applications to Finance 123 Robust Portfolio Optimization 137 Probability Theory 149 Concepts of Probability Theory 151 Discrete Probability Distributions 165 Continuous Probability Distributions 195 Continuous Probability Distributions with Appealing Statistical Properties 207 Continuous Probability Distributions Dealing with Extreme Events 227 Stable and Tempered Stable Distributions 241 Fat Tails, Scaling, and Stable Laws 259 Copulas 283 Applications of Order Statistics to Risk Management Problems 289 Risk Measures 297 Measuring Interest Rate Risk: Effective Duration and Convexity 299 Yield Curve Risk Measures 307 Value-at-Risk 319 Average Value-at-Risk 331 Risk Measures and Portfolio Selection 349 Back-Testing Market Risk Models 361 Estimating Liquidity Risks 371 Estimate of Downside Risk with Fat-Tailed and Skewed Models 381 Moving Average Models for Volatility and Correlation, and Covariance Matrices 395 Software for FinancialModeling 415 Introduction to Financial Model Building with MATLAB 417 Introduction to Visual Basic for Applications 449 Stochastic Processes and Tools 469 Stochastic Integrals 471 Stochastic Differential Equations 485 Stochastic Processes in Continuous Time 495 Conditional Expectation and Change of Measure 507 Change of Time Methods 519 Term StructureModeling 531 The Concept and Measures of Interest Rate Volatility 533 Short-Rate Term Structure Models 543 Static Term Structure Modeling in Discrete and Continuous Time 559 The Dynamic Term Structure Model 575 Essential Classes of Interest Rate Models and Their Use 593 A Review of No Arbitrage Interest Rate Models 603 Trading CostModels 621 Modeling Market Impact Costs 623 Volatility 635 Monte Carlo Simulation in Finance 637 Stochastic Volatility 653

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Book SynopsisSince the early days of the silent era, Native Americans have been captured on film, often in unflattering ways. Over the decades, some filmmakers have tried to portray the Native American on screen with more balanced interpretationsto varying degrees of success. More recent films such as The New World, Flags of Our Fathers, and Frozen River have offered depictions of both historical and contemporary Native Americans, providing viewers with a range of representations. In Native Americans in the Movies: Portrayals from Silent Films to the Present, Michael Hilger surveys more than a century of cinema. Drawing upon his previous work, From Savage to Nobleman, Hilger presents a thorough revision of the earlier volume. The introductory material has not only been revised with updated information and examples but also adds discussions of representative films produced since the mid-1990s. Now organized alphabetically, the entries on individual films cover all relevant works made over the pastTrade ReviewThe literature on Native Americans in film is dominated by accounts that demonstrate extensive racism, misrepresentation, and stereotyping together with descriptions of some more-authentic and positive depictions occurring in the recent past. The work by Hilger is no exception to this approach. A revision and update of his 1995 From Savage to Nobleman: Images of Native Americans in Film—a book based, in turn, on his 1986 filmography, The American Indian in Film—the volume has the advantage of extensive revision, with more than 160 additional pages compared to its 1995 predecessor. Other virtues of this newest contribution to the field include the author's provision of film credits, information on critical reception for many of the films (an especially rare feature of such an encyclopedic work), contextualizing essays on traditional and contemporary filmic treatments of Native Americans, and an in-depth discussion of representative films from the silent film era into the 2000s. Also useful are appendixes of films by nation (i.e., tribe or ethnic group), theme, and time period and lists of works cited and consulted. Impressive, well organized, and up-to-date, the information in this critical volume is suitable for all academic and public library reference collections. Summing Up: Highly recommended. All readership levels. * CHOICE *[A] very enlightening and useful study…. Michael Hilger’s Native Americans in the Movies: Portrayals from Silent Films to Present broadens the scope, analysis, and cataloging of cinematic portrayals of Native Americans. Hilger expands his treatment to cover films and television portrayals of not only American Indians but also Canadian First Nations peoples. He captures the breadth of these portrayals, making sure to bring them up to the present to include not only recently produced films and TV shows about Native North American peoples, but also portrayals directed by Native Americans and starring Native Americans depicted in contemporary settings, facing contemporary societal and cultural issues. In all this he has done an excellent job. * Journal of American Culture *

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Book SynopsisRecording Artists don''t always enjoy success with their first release. A hit record relies on any number of factors: the right song, a memorable performance, a healthy promotional budget, great management, a spot of luck, and even some intangibles. Take choice of a name. For a single artist, duo, vocal group or band, the name can carry a lot of weight. Some recording artists changed their name to appeal to an entirely different demographic, like when country superstar Garth Brooks recorded as Chris Gaines to score on the pop charts. The Beefeaters became the Byrdsand they spelled the band name with a y in the wake of the meteoric success of the Beatles, whose letter A turned the image of a nasty bug into something intriguing. Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel amassed a litany of aliasesSimon went by True Taylor, Jerry Landis, and Paul Kane; Art Garfunkel as Artie Garr; together they were Tom & Jerry before finally using their very ethnic-sounding given names. Bob Leszczak has amassed seveTrade ReviewLeszczak, radio personality and author of the publisher's Who Did It First? presents in this new encyclopedia some 350 name variations for individual performers and bands culled from archival research and interviews. Alphabetically arranged by the name most familiar to readers, entries list aliases, record labels, years active, and hits, along with short overviews of the artists' or bands' careers and discussions of name changes. Photos, primarily of relevant 45s, appear throughout. Entries features mostly pop, rock, and soul performers. . . .Useful historical information nonetheless transcends the trivial nature of the work, and an excellent index increases its value considerably. . . .Summing Up: General readers and professionals/practitioners. * CHOICE *Musician and DJ Leszczak's unique compilation covers 50 years of musicians who have recorded and performed under more than one name. Nearly 400 artists and groups are profiled, including the Beach Boys, Glen Campbell, Jefferson Airplane, Stewart Copeland, and Paul Simon (who has recorded under six names). Entries list the alias(es), record labels, years active, and hit singles, followed by a brief, informal narrative. Coverage skews heavily male and mostly lies in the 1960s and '70s, but the entries are well researched and filled with interesting information. Trivia buffs and pop-music fans will enjoy this book, which belongs in the circulating stacks of most public and academic libraries. * Booklist *Given the frequency with which artists nowadays change their recording names as well as form new groups, author Bob Leszczak is surely to be congratulated for compiling this veritable mine of information covering almost 400 artists active in this period. . . .For anyone, like this reviewer, whose youth was misspent in perusing the pages of the weekly popular music press, such as Record Mirror and New Musical Express, this volume will bring back many memories as well as reveal facts about individual artists of which only the most avid fans were aware at the time. . . .This volume should be of interest to both listeners to such programmes, as well as to those responsible for compiling and presenting the programmes. . . .[T]he volume is a 'must' for any such presenter. . . .[T]his volume is extremely comprehensive. It should be on the shelves of anyone addicted to quizzes and will doubtless aid in resolving many a bet between friends. * s *Table of Contents(Sampling only…) Billy Abbott and the Jewels, previously The Corvells The Ad-Libs, previously The Creators Jewel Akens, previously The Four Dots / The Rainbows Arthur Alexander, previously June Alexander Tony Allen, previously The Lions / Bobby Starr The Alley Cats, previously Africa / The Untouchables The Allman Brothers, previously Hour Glass The Angels, previously The Delicates / Dusk / Jessica James and the Outlaws / The Starlets The Archies, previously The Cuff Links / Ron Dante / The Detergents Ashford And Simpson, previously Valerie and Nick Atlanta Rhythm Section, previously The Candymen …

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Book SynopsisFrom the Founding Fathers through the present, Christianity has exercised powerful influence in the United Statesfrom its role in shaping politics and social institutions to its hand in inspiring art and culture. The Encyclopedia of Christianity in the United States outlines the myriad roles Christianity has played and continues to play. This masterful five-volume reference work includes biographies of major figures in the Christian church in the United States, influential religious documents and Supreme Court decisions, and information on theology and theologians, denominations, faith-based organizations, immigration, artfrom decorative arts and film to music and literatureevangelism and crusades, the significant role of women, racial issues, civil religion, and more. The first volume opens with introductory essays that provide snapshots of Christianity in the U.S. from pre-colonial times to the present, as well as a statistical profile and a timeline of key dates and events. EntrieTrade ReviewKurian and Lamport have produced a well-written, comprehensive guide detailing the many themes and people in the history of Christianity in the United States. Their aim is 'to facilitate greater reflection on our national and personal circumstances in light of our historical awareness; to hospitably engage ideas, cultures, and practices of faith tradition beyond the normal scope of our direct experiences; and to recall the gracious, sovereign mission of God in his Church in the United States.' These five volumes of fascinating entries by numerous scholars succeed in inviting readers to browse through and actively participate in that reflection, engagement, and recollection. The entries are organized alphabetically, but indexing by themes, names, and even the author of the articles makes finding and tracing specific threads of history easy. Brief bibliographical references are included for each item as well as an overarching selected bibliography and essay in the final volume. Among the other useful features are an introductory series of essays surveying the overall history of Christianity and its impact on the United States, an appendix detailing U.S. religious trends, and a series of concise essays giving perspectives on the subject from other cultural viewpoints such as Asian, Australian, Middle Eastern, Muslim, Jewish, and even atheist. The vast cultural and religious variety within the United States is well represented here. VERDICT A superb set that will appeal to both researchers and general readers interested in religion or history. Suitable for both academic and public libraries. * Library Journal, Starred Review *A marvelous new five-volume reference work...containing contributions from nearly 500 scholars, provides us with an 'Abbey to Zwemer' resource on people, denominations, and movements. This 2800-page publication...will serve ministers and students well for a decade or more. * Christianity Today *Although many faith traditions have been stirred into the melting pot that is America, Christianity has always predominated, and its history in this country is complicated, rich in diversity, and consists of manifold expressions of a single faith. This new encyclopedia set seeks to tell these many stories. Some 1,800 of the entries are biographical and include well-known figures. Historical descriptions of the staggering number of Christian denominations, ranging from the Assyrian Church of the East to the United Church of Christ, are provided, along with articles on ministries such as Catholic Relief Services and the Gideons. The nexus of Christianity and the arts is explored in entries such as Christian rock and Jesus in American movies. Discussion of theological movements, biblical interpretations, important legal cases, and much more content complete the set…. [T]heological collections and academic libraries should consider acquiring it due to the scope and timeliness. * Booklist *This extensive multi-volume reference work provides extensive resources for scholars, students, and those interested in further study in American Christianities. The entries not only contain factual information, but attempt to go a step further and interpret the significance of the subject to American Christianities on the whole…. Overall, the encyclopedia does an excellent job at capturing the depth and diversities within the field. As a reference work the writing is clear and inviting. * Anglican and Episcopal History *Relishing these richly informative pages, I was reminded of Oscar Handlin’s notable claim that immigrants were America. The Encyclopedia of Christianity in the United States does not suggest that Christians are America, but it demonstrates in impressive detail just how wide-ranging Christianity’s influence on America has been. -- Robert Wuthnow, Princeton UniversityEncyclopedias are among the great tools of modern knowledge-making, all the more so when forged by hands as experienced as those of Kurian and Lamport. As a reference guide to Christianity’s variegated history and ongoing expression in the United States, these volumes stand out for their breadth of coverage and range of perspectives. Capsule biographies, denominational overviews, thematic analyses—all these and more can be found in this compendious collection. -- Leigh E. Schmidt, Edward C. Mallinckrodt Distinguished University Professor, Washington University in St. LouisThe Encyclopedia of Christianity in the United States will be a most valuable resource for anyone who wants to find reliable information on the history or current state of Christianity in this country. It is up to date and intelligently organized. It reflects the insights of an impressive board of editors. -- George Marsden, professor emeritus, University of Notre DameThis encyclopedia is a highly useful, comprehensively imagined resource for students, teachers, and the general public who want to learn about the future of Christianity by better understanding its past in American history. The five-volume work is rooted in twenty-first-century realizations and concerns about Christianity—its size and demographic patterns, its influence and role in society, its multiple forms and stunning internal differences—as it retrieves the past and smartly represents key historical themes and forces throughout U.S. history. Christianity is changing dramatically right before our very eyes, and inventive, comprehensive resources like this one will provide enlightening historical and cultural insights that bear on the present. I found myself immediately drawn to this encyclopedia for two compelling reasons: First, diversity is conceptually fundamental to the content, evident in the outstanding line-up of editorial advisory board members and in the range of topics found in the table of contents; and second, creativity is driving the organizational logic and global reach of the project, with snapshots, impressions, profiles, and so on that keep the reading lively and grounded. -- Gary Laderman, chair and Goodrich C. White Professor of American Religious History and Cultures, Emory UniversityThis multi-volume set creatively explores the diversity and depth of Christian expression in the United States. With entries written by a broadly trained and accomplished group of scholars, it moves well beyond traditional understandings of what is Christian, or even what is traditionally “religious.” Best of all, it uses fresh angles of vision to shed new light on both historical developments and current events, including views of Christianity from outside the nation and abundant charts and images. This is a gold mine of an encyclopedia that will keep the reader exploring and discovering for a long time to come. -- Laurie Maffly-Kipp, Archer Alexander Distinguished Professor, John C. Danforth Center on Religion and Politics, Washington University in St. LouisTable of ContentsForeword by Martin E. Marty Preface Acknowledgments Introduction Contextual Snapshots of Christianity in the United States ·A Snapshot of Pre-Colonial and Colonial Christianity ·A Snapshot of Nineteenth Century Christianity in the US ·A Snapshot of Twentieth Century Christianity in the US ·A Snapshot of the Future of Christianity in the US Statistical Profile of Christianity in the United States (2015) Timeline: Milestones in the History of Christianity of the United States Volume 1: A-E Volume 2: F-J Volume 3: K-N Volume 4: O-R Volume 5: S-Z Perspectives of Christianity in the United States ·An Asian Impression of Christianity in the United States ·An Atheist Impression of Christianity in the United States ·An Australian Impression of Christianity in the United States ·A European Impression of Christianity in the United States ·A Jewish Impression of Christianity in the United States ·A Middle Eastern Impression of Christianity in the United States ·A Post-Modern Impression of Christianity in the United States ·A South American Impression of Christianity in the United States Selected Bibliography (Listed by Thematic Section) Appendices A: Christianity in the Context of All Religions in the United States of America B: Entries Listed by Thematic Sections C: Entries Listed by Author

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Book SynopsisChristianity has transformed many times in its 2,000-year history, from its roots in the Middle East to its presence around the world today. From the mid-twentieth century onward the presence of Christianity has increased dramatically in Asia, Africa, and Latin America, and the majority of the world's Christians are now nonwhite and non-Western. The Encyclopedia of Christianity in the Global South traces both the historical evolution and contemporary themes in Christianity in more than 150 countries and regions. The volumes include maps, images, and a detailed timeline of key events.The phrases Global Christianity and World Christianity are inadequate to convey the complexity of the countries and regions involvedthis encyclopedia, with its more than 500 entries, aims to offer rich perspectives on the varieties of Christianity where it is growing, how the spread of Christianity shapes the faith in various regions, and how the faith is changing worldwide.Trade Review"Country entries provide geographical description, ethnic composition, languages spoken, form of government, religions practiced, Christian denominations present, time line of the spread of Christianity in the country, major Christian leaders (all indexed), church-state relations, and much more. Topical entries consider key ideas characterizing Christian developments discussed in the geographical entries: e.g., 'China, History of Missions in.'" * CHOICE *[Lamport] produces a deeply scholarly but accessible overview of Christianity in the “Global South,” which refers to Africa, Latin America, the Middle East, Oceania, and parts of Asia . . . A general time line, extensive bibliography, thematic listing, and two indexes add to the work’s utility . . . this massive undertaking, with its varied Christian perspectives, is extremely impressive in scope. Readers with any interest in the areas covered, or in religion past and present, will want to explore these hefty volumes. * Library Journal *More than anything, the entries remind readers that Christianity is no longer exclusively a western phenomenon. Each entry gives readers an excellent introduction to this religion in whatever the country. Volume two tackles short histories of Christianity in its various global southern regions. The contributors take on Christianity in Africa, East Asia, South Asia, Latin America, the Middle East, Oceania, and much, much more. The hopes, dreams, challenges, successes, and failures are brought out in these various brief summaries. These are excellent volumes for any size library and should find many users seeking their insights. * American Reference Books Annual *This encyclopedia is a beautiful, thorough, needed contribution . . . and I hope many Christians, all over the world, will use it. -- Justin Welby, Archbishop of CanterburyChristianity has returned home. It started in a place geographically called ‘South,’ and for some time it became a property of the ‘North.’ We live now in a time where that fabricated division should no longer be accepted. The Earth belongs to God, and from every tribe, language, and nations he has called people to belong to his Family. For this reason, I heartily recommend the Encyclopedia of Christianity in the Global South. It is a treasure that needs to be appreciated with care and gratitude for those who spent years putting this information together. -- Antonio C. Barro, South American Theological SeminaryThis work is an inexhaustible mine of knowledge and information on Christianity in the Global South. It provides tremendous resources to scholars of Christianity and all those who desire to be informed about the history, challenges, issues, promises, and prospects of this face of Christianity and the influence it has on the global stage. The Encyclopedia of Christianity in the Global South is a must-read for all. -- Anne Arabome, associate director, Faber Center for Ignatian Spirituality, Marquette UniversityThis impressive publication addresses its vital subject in numerous exciting ways, combining the perspectives of leading scholars from Europe and North America with their counterparts from the Global South, and bringing together the insights of practitioners and academic researchers. It provides accessible and reliable ways into the subject for the non-specialist and offers rich detail for the expert. I warmly recommend this invaluable resource, which will do much to open up the study of contemporary world Christianity in a manner that reflects its actual geographical distribution. -- John Wolffe, The Open UniversityThe Encyclopedia of Christianity in the Global South is an essential resource for scholars who are engaged with the transformation of the Christian religion wrought in modernity. This encyclopedia is focused on the growth of the Christian faith in the Southern hemisphere, including the African subcontinent and Brazil. It is clear that Christianity can no longer be thought of as a 'Western' religion, and the future of the faith is likely to lie with non-Western countries and non-Western visions of the Christian life. Those readers interested in the future of an ancient tradition will find themselves informed and interested by this significant scholarly achievement. -- Carole M. Cusack, The University of SydneyThis extensive, timely encyclopedia not only meets but exceeds the formidable challenges posed by its exciting, crucial subject: the shift of the Christian world’s ‘center of balance’ to the Global South, a region encompassing some 165 nations. From many and varied cultural perspectives, yet in an unwaveringly neutral, nonconfessional tone, the editor and contributing authors chronicle this epochal development with impressive erudition, broad circumspection, and critical insight, while artfully balancing diachronic consideration of historical developments with synchronic attentiveness to present conditions, problems, and promises. The Encyclopedia of Christianity in the Global South sets the standard for its burgeoning field of study. -- Eric Ziolkowski, Helen H. P. Manson Professor of Bible, Lafayette CollegeThe past century has witnessed a dramatic shift in global Christianity. The language of the gospel is now heard in more tribes, tongues, and cultures than ever before. A truly global faith must listen well to each and every member of the family. The Encyclopedia of Christianity in the Global South provides a much-needed voice for the church in the majority world. The result can only be a richer understanding of the gospel and a more loving expression of genuine faith. -- Thomas Kimber, Melbourne School of TheologyThose of us who are studying, teaching, and writing in the area of World Christianity all need to be lifelong learners. This encyclopedia is a precious treasure chest of both seminal and recent essays covering the vast field of Christianity of the Global South, which has been a secret for far too long. The quality and quantity of the contributions in this monumental reference work provide a very valuable and inspiring panorama of the vibrant and diverse religiosity of the Global South. -- Roger Schroeder, SVD, Louis J. Luzbetak Professor of Mission and Culture, Catholic Theological Union at ChicagoA comprehensive and far-reaching presentation of the most important development in world Christianity in our time. The contributions here put us well on the road to reconceptualizing how to think of world Christianity amid such seismic shifts, and how we might interact with its many facets. This is a work I will return to again and again in the coming years. -- Robert J. Schreiter, CPPS, Vatican Council II Professor of Theology, Catholic Theological Union at ChicagoAt last we have a reference work on Christianity in the Global South that should be widely consulted by Christians throughout the world, especially in the Global North. While the demographic center of Christianity has long since shifted to the Global South, the evidence from courses in theology indicates a lack of engagement with this new center for Christianity. This volume provides the opportunity to listen and to learn from our brothers and sisters in the Global South—an opportunity not to be missed. -- Graeme Chatfield, Australian College of TheologyCovering voices of Christianity in the Global South, this encyclopedia critically appraises transitional and transformative moments for world Christianity. As a compass pointing true north, this encyclopedia indicates the continuity between Jesus of Nazareth and Jesus of Asia, Africa, and Latin America. The entries in this book illuminate the face of Jesus Christ who shines on the thousand rivers, similar to a famous analogy in Buddhism of one moon reflecting in a thousand rivers. These volumes will be invaluable for those wishing to explore the present reality and future of Christianity. -- Kwang Sun Choi, Honam Theological University and SeminaryIt has often been noted that Western knowledge of the rapid expansion and development of Christianity in Asia, Africa, South America, and the whole ‘global south’ is woefully lacking. This extraordinary encyclopedia will go far to diminish that ignorance. In a dazzling series of essays and entries it explores at many levels the vibrant growth of Christianity and Christian theology at a time when the churches of the West are in decline. It should be read by all who suppose that the Christian faith is dying—and it can be both dipped into and read in depth with its endless riches and profound reflections. -- David Jasper, University of Glasgow, Renmin University of ChinaThis compendium of more than a half thousand entries offers numerous intersections for readers to discover what Christianity has been becoming, illustrating complexity, connectivity, contingency, collaboration, constellation, and polyvocality. This encyclopedia is a valuable enhancement for understanding Christianities worldwide, regardless of how they are labeled. -- Dorottya Nagy, Protestant Theological University, Amsterdam, the Netherlands

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Book SynopsisThe Encyclopedia of Martin Luther and the Reformation is a comprehensive global study of the life and work of Martin Luther and the movements that followed himin history and through today. Organized by a stellar advisory board of Luther and Reformation scholars, the encyclopedia features nearly five hundred entries that examine Luther's life and impact worldwide. The two-volume set provides overviews of basics such as the 95 Theses as well as more complex topics such as reformational distinctions. Entries explore Luther's contributions to theology, sacraments, his influence on the church and contemporaries, his character, and more. The work also discusses Luther's controversies and topics such as gender, sexuality, and race. Publishing at the five hundredth anniversary of the Reformation, this is an essential reference work for understanding the Reformation and its legacy today.Trade ReviewPublished on the occasion of the quincentenary of the Reformation, this encyclopedia extends beyond the Reformation to include the Reformed tradition, more radical movements (e.g., Anabaptists), the Counter-Reformation, and the history and present state of Lutheranism. In addition to the alphabetical entries—most brief but informative, each concluding with a brief bibliography—there is substantial scholarly apparatus, including appendixes that outline Luther’s paradoxical doctrine of the Two Kingdoms and details about Lutheran bodies in North America. The 475 entries include doctrines and controversial topics (e.g., Sabbatarianism), religious phenomena (e.g., Marian piety), events (Marburg Colloquy), places (Slovakia, Wittenberg), and persons (Hieronymus Emser, Huldrych Zwingli). Also covered are subjects like printing, hymns, music, and family life. Luther’s teachings are examined in articles ranging from "Views of Women" to "Self-Love." A series of articles address why the Reformation mattered, in its time and in various religious traditions since. Among the most interesting entries are "Legends Regarding Luther" and "Postcolonial Luther."…. [T]his is a worthwhile set. Summing Up: Recommended. Lower-division undergraduates through faculty and professionals; general readers. * CHOICE *To commemorate what has been known since then as the Protestant Reformation, publishers Rowman & Littlefield and editor Mark A. Lamport has masterfully selected and arranged a 941-page encyclopedia with articles informed by deep expertise on the life and work of Martin Luther and the Reformation…. The authors communicate their expertise with precise, succinct language, producing easily digestible essays that offer on average five references and resources for additional study…. [T]his new reference work is a must have resource for all seminaries and for most universities and colleges. * American Reference Books Annual *There is nothing quite like this volume. Besides the A-list contributors, it explores aspects of Luther and the Reformation that are sometimes left out, and it especially displays the relevance of Luther for a world in which his spiritual heirs are predominantly in the Global South. While an encyclopedia, this work is also a page-turner for anyone interested in knowing more about why the Reformation happened, what its emphases are, and what it means for us today as we celebrate its five hundredth anniversary. -- Michael S. Horton, J. Gresham Machen Professor of Systematic Theology and Apologetics, Westminster Seminary CaliforniaThis encyclopedia provides clear and valuable information for the Reformation anniversary and beyond. It gives a comprehensive overview from the Middle Ages to modern Lutheranism, from history to theology, with entries written by experts in their fields. Anyone looking for better and deeper knowledge of the Reformation will find it here. -- Volker Leppin, Institute of Late Middle Ages and Reformation, Eberhard Karls University of Tübingen, GermanyMartin Luther ranks with Augustine as a man whose legacy in the Christian world is both vast and enduring. Adored by many and reviled by some, Luther leaves no one indifferent, and his ideas continue to bear fruit in the church today. An encyclopedia is just what is needed to guide us through this dense forest of tall trees and thick undergrowth, and this volume fits the bill admirably. It will be a standard reference work for years to come and help the next generation shape its own approach to a man whose life and work changed the course of history. -- Gerald Bray, Beeson Divinity School, Samford UniversityToday we have the good fortune of welcoming an encyclopedia that uses the tools of modern critical scholarship to search for the real historical Luther and to recount the complexities of world history that followed up to the present time. The multitudes of scholars assembled to work on this project are all experts in their fields, ecumenically representative, and have no axe to grind. This encyclopedia will prove to be an invaluable resource in theological education not only in Europe and America where the heirs of the Reformation are decreasing but also in the Anglophone countries of Africa and Asia where they are numerically on the increase. -- Carl E. Braaten, Lutheran School of Theology at ChicagoThe Encyclopedia of Martin Luther and the Reformation is a remarkable reference work. It introduces and makes an important contribution to the study of Martin Luther's life and theology. With its distinctive emphasis on the variegated breadth of Luther's influence, it also provides a unique vantage point from which to assess the significance of the Lutheran Reformation in global and ecumenical terms. This encyclopedia will be an indispensable resource for scholars and students alike. -- David J. Luy, Trinity International UniversityThis is an astonishingly thorough and authoritative reference tool that will be indispensable to any Reformation scholar for many years to come. -- Joel F. Harrington, Vanderbilt UniversityWhy does the Reformation matter? If you have wondered why we still pay attention to Martin Luther, then this magisterial, creative, and comprehensive resource will help you think in new ways about the ongoing influence of this Reformer. This resource brings the scholarship of leading global theologians, musicians, and historians into juxtaposition, which offers fresh insight both into Luther and the Reformation. It calls people to the urgent task of reimagining the wisdom Lutheran theology can offer a world in the midst of seismic shifts. -- Robin J. Steinke, president, Luther SeminaryThese volumes, at once compact and compendious, will be a welcome port of call for all students of the Reformation. The sheer range of Luther's and Lutheranism's influence, down centuries and across continents, is exceptionally well represented in these pages. -- Peter Marshall, University of Warwick, EnglandMark Lamport has brought together an international group of scholars in Luther and Reformation studies for this volume. They have translated their expert knowledge for a broader readership, while at the same time providing an excellent starting point for students and other professionals. The result is an important contribution to the global and comparative understanding of Martin Luther and the history of Lutheranism. -- Sabine Hiebsch, Theological University Kampen, NetherlandsAn impressive number of scholars from a wide range of perspectives offer their insights into both the topics one expects in a reference on Luther and many issues seldom treated in such works. Readers will profit from the variety of viewpoints and methods employed to explore the main avenues of Luther’s thought and career and to evaluate his significance for the twenty-first century. -- Robert Kolb, Concordia Seminary, Saint LouisThis volume provides the non-specialist with an excellent and sweeping view of Luther and Lutheranism that is both accessible and connected by bibliographies to the most important works of Luther scholarship, past and present. It also therefore provides the specialist with a useful reference tool. The scope of the articles, covering not only Luther but post-Reformation Lutheranism, and the quality of the team involved make this a delightful addition to the world of Luther studies. -- Carl R. Trueman, Paul Woolley Professor of Church History, Westminster Theological SeminaryThe epoch-making movement that split the western Church and the Christian societies of late medieval Europe began five hundred years ago, in 1517, with Martin Luther’s 95 Theses. The Encyclopedia of Martin Luther and the Reformation appears now at a crucial moment, offering a rich feast of concise and informative articles on the Great Reformer and the Reformation he began. Please, resist the urge to “Google it,” and turn to this superb resource instead. -- Mickey L. Mattox, Marquette UniversityThis book offers a wide range of relevant topics. In these articles readers will find reliable information and much that will stimulate their thinking about Luther and Lutheranism in a worldwide context. A fine encyclopedic piece of work. -- Hans-Martin Kirn, Protestant Theological University Amsterdam-Groningen, Netherlands

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Book SynopsisThe Encyclopedia of Local History addresses nearly every aspect of local history, including everyday issues, theoretical approaches, and trends in the field. This encyclopedia provides both the casual browser and the dedicated historian with adept commentary by bringing the voices of over one hundred experts together in one place. Entries include: Terms specifically related to the everyday practice of interpreting local history in the United States, such as African American History, City Directories, and Latter-Day Saints. Historical and documentary terms applied to local history such as Abstract, Culinary History, and Diaries. Detailed entries for major associations and institutions that specifically focus on their usage in local history projects, such as Library of Congress and Society of American Archivists Entries for every state and Canadian province covering major informational sources critical to understanding local history in that region. Entries for every major immigrant Trade ReviewWhile history keeps changing and incorporating significant elements of the past, so do handbooks like this third iteration focused on doing, appreciating, and conveying stories of people and entities with specific geographic connections. Intended for public and academic libraries (although practitioners might also appreciate owning it), this edition is longer by over 100 pages than the second, ed. by Carol Kammen, with (now-solo author) Wilson, an independent museum consultant. The encyclopedia's reissue after a mere half-decade attests to its emphasis on diversity and multiple, evolving perspectives. Essays are by academics (both professors and students), or government and public-history scholars or managers. Some are new since earlier editions, and some are reprinted (notably those by Michael Kammen, who died in 2013.) There are appendixes on ethnic and religious groups, state historical associations, and National Archives and Records Administration facilities, plus a listing of state archivists (although difficult to keep current in the printed format). Brief biographies of selected contributors list their entries and for some, their academic positions and degrees. Some of the unsigned entries appear to be the work of the editorial board. Cross-references rather than an index lead users to related essays. This new edition maintains and advances the goals of local history and public history. Summing Up: Recommended. All libraries. All levels. * CHOICE *A particular strength is [the book's] full coverage of local history state by state in the USA and Canada. The book is extremely easy to use with a clear alphabetical sequence of short entries with asterisks to indicate cross-references and plenty of relevant bibliographical references. * s *The third edition of the Encyclopedia of Local History is a thoughtful reference book from leading public historians, curators, and educators who are engaged in a national conversation about how we are conducting local history now, in a post-9/11 era. Readers will discover new connections among the topics and issues in this single compendium assembled to encourage local historians to think about their work in a broader context that is ever more aware of inclusion, diversity, shared authority and historical relevance. -- Julia Rose, director and curator, Johns Hopkins University Homewood Museum Baltimore, Maryland and author, Interpreting Difficult History at Historic Sites and Museums, (2016)The Encyclopedia of Local History is an easy- to-use reference work that should be on every local historian's and library’s shelf. Written in clear and concise language, the volume offers brief but very substantial summaries of the people, places, and ideas that shape our understanding of who we are and how we came to be. -- Gretchen Sullivan Sorin, Director & Distinguished Service Professor, Cooperstown Graduate ProgramTable of ContentsList of Photos Introduction The Encyclopedia Appendix A: Ethnic Groups Appendix B: Religion in North America and Its Communities Appendix C: State Historical Organizations Appendix D: NARA Facilities About the Contributors Index

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Book SynopsisThe encyclopaedia once shaped our understanding of the world. Created by thousands of scholars and the most obsessive of editors, adults cleared their shelves in the belief that wisdom was now effortlessly accessible in their living rooms. Contributions from Albert Einstein, Sigmund Freud, Orville Wright, Alfred Hitchcock, Marie Curie and Indira Gandhi helped millions of children with their homework. But now these huge books gather dust and sell for almost nothing on eBay, and we derive our information from the internet, apparently for free. What have we lost in this transition? And how did we tell the progress of our lives in the past? All the Knowledge in the World is a history and celebration of those who created the most ground-breaking and remarkable publishing phenomenon of any age. It tracks the story from Ancient Greece to Wikipedia, from modest single-volumes to the 11,000-volume Chinese manuscript that was too big to print. It looks at how <Trade ReviewWitty and geekily eclectic . . . celebrates encyclopaedias in all their quirky, leatherbound glory * THE TIMES *Simon Garfield's history of the encyclopaedia is full of jawdropping facts, and he turns what might have been a dry subject into an enjoyable, quirky, highly informative tour . . . fascinating * MAIL ON SUNDAY *A delightful romp through the history of trying to summarise all there is to be known. Simon Garfield displays his inimitable mix of curiosity, learnedness and wit -- TIM HARFORDRemarkable . . . engrossing. It is impossible to give readers an impression of the scope and power of Garfield's knowledge and imagination * SUNDAY TIMES *An erudite and amusing exploration of the human quest for knowledge * FINANCIAL TIMES *Simon Garfield's fascinating story of encyclopaedias is itself brilliantly encyclopaedic -- DAVID CRYSTALAll human life is here - and animal, vegetable and mineral life, too -- HARRY MOUNTA pleasure. Garfield writes fluidly, cheerily and charmingly, even while the breeziness does not detract from the scale of his ambition: to understand nothing less than humans' need for knowledge and how to convey and preserve it * THE SPECTATOR *Illuminating . . . An infectiously enthusiastic history, inspired by genuine affection * TIMES LITERARY SUPPLEMENT *A gripping story - so much I didn't know here! I loved this book -- SARA WHEELERSuitably encyclopaedic - written with all [Garfield's] usual wit and sharp eye for memorable facts * READER'S DIGEST *A valentine to the monumental significance of encyclopaedias, reminding us how, until the arrival of computers, "they did more than any other single thing to shape our understanding of the world". Illustrates Garfield's capacity to synthesise wide-ranging research and present it in a lucid, vibrant style with his characteristic eye for detail * IRISH EXAMINER *Delightful. Garfield's witty history captures the obsessive, quixotic and sometimes error-filled quests of those . . . who have attempted to corral all the world's information into a single source * NEW YORK TIMES *The life and death of the encyclopedia is recounted in Simon Garfield's excellent new book . . . Garfield is lucid, witty, learned and clearly a bibliomaniac . . . In All the Knowledge in the World, he has produced a lively threnody to the encyclopedic impulse . . . Impressively comprehensive * WALL STREET JOURNAL *A fascinating history . . . Lively and informative * WASHINGTON POST *Simon Garfield is the only author who could ever keep me up at night reading about encyclopedias. A brilliant book about knowledge itself -- DEIRDRE MASKMagnificent . . . The story [Garfield] tells is truly extraordinary . . . A perfectly styled work of literature - at times sad, at times funny, but always full of life . . . One of those few books that I've found impossible to put down -- Vitali Vitaliev * ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY *Anyone fascinated by the origins, evolution and the ultimate mortality of print encyclopedias will love this book. All the Knowledge in the World is excellent at telling the long historical story of all encyclopedias, including those that predated Britannica. The book does a great job of detailing the 20th-century history of Britannica and the full story of Wikipedia's creation, challenges and impact * INSIDE HIGHER ED *

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Book Synopsis A companion volume to the author''s Suicide in the Entertainment Industry: An Encyclopedia of 840 Twentieth Century Cases (2002), this reference work chronicles 298 cases of what can be broadly defined as celebrity homicides from the early twentieth century onward. Cases are drawn from the realms of film, theatre, music, dance and other entertainment fields. In each instance, the person was either the actual or suspected perpetrator or the victim of a murder. Included are entries on such well-known personalities as film comedian Roscoe Fatty Arbuckle, actress Sharon Tate, music producer Phil Spector, rap artist Notorious B.I.G., and superstar Michael Jackson. Each entry covers the crime, its legal disposition, and the subject''s personal and professional background, comprehensively documented with notes and a separate bibliography.Trade Reviewrecommended"" - Choice""well-written...valuable"" - Booklist""highly useful...excellent...a well-researched and well-written resource for scholars of all levels...definitive tool"" - Reference Reviews.Table of Contents Acknowledgments vii Foreword by Jimmy McDonough 1 Preface 3 The Cases 5 Appendix 1: Narcocorridos 355 Appendix 2: Occupations 359 Bibliography 369 Index 375

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Book Synopsis Here is the fifth supplement to Dinosaurs: The Encyclopedia, a 1998 American Library Association Outstanding Reference Book. Since the publication of the acclaimed first volume, a virtual explosion in the number of exciting discoveries in dinosaur paleontology has made supplemental volumes necessary and indispensable. Among the many dramatic events discussed in the fifth supplement are the discovery of what may be the largest Jurassic theropod specimen yet collected; the uncovering of evidence of a dinosaur possessing opposable fingers; and Robert M. Sullivan''s reassessment of Pachycepholasauria. Like the previous supplements, this volume includes lengthy sections on dinosaurian schematics and genera and updates the encyclopedia''s list of excluded genera. Supplemental volumes do not repeat information from earlier volumes, but build upon them: view all volumes on the series page.Table of Contents Foreword, by Kenneth Carpenter, Ph.D. Acknowledgments Preface I. Introduction The Mesozoic Era New Discoveries, Ideas and Studies More on Ectothermy Versus Endothermy Dinosaurs and Birds Dinosaur Extinctions II. Dinosaurian Systematics III. Dinosaurian Genera IV. Nomen Nudum and Excluded Genera A List of Abbreviations Appendix: Main-Entry Catalog of Genera Glossary Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisFrom All the President’s Men to Zodiac, some of the most compelling films of the last century have featured depictions of journalists in action. While print journalism struggles to survive, the emergence of news from social media outlets continues to expand, allowing the world to be kept informed on a second-by-second basis. Despite attacks on journalists—both verbal and physical—a free press remains a crucial bastion for civilized society. And just as the daily news reflects the current state of affairs, films about journalism represent how reporting has evolved over the last few centuries. In Encyclopedia of Journalists on Film, Richard R. Ness provides a comprehensive examination of the fourth estate in cinema—from newspaper reporters to television anchors. In this volume, Ness provides in-depth descriptions and analyses of more than five hundred significant films, from the silent era to the present, including international productions and made-for-television movies. The entries focus on the image of the press on screen and ethical issues or concerns raised about the practices of the profession. Collectively, the entries demonstrate that there is a recognizable genre of journalism films with definable plot patterns and iconography. Each entry features: ·Major credits including directors, writers, and producers ·List of characters and the actors who portray them ·Running times ·Plot synopses ·Analysis of the role of journalism Many of the entries feature critical reviews as well as cogent selections of dialogue. Films discussed here include comedies such as His Girl Friday (1942) and Fletch (1985), nail-biting thrillers like Foreign Correspondent (1940) and The Parallax View (1974), social commentaries like Network (1976) and The China Syndrome (1979), and of course, Academy Award winners All the President’s Men (1976) and Spotlight (2015). A definitive study of a film genre, Encyclopedia of Journalists on Film will be of interest to film scholars, researchers, journalists, and students of popular culture.

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Book SynopsisCharles Darwin: A Reference Guide to His Life and Works provides an important new compendium presenting a detailed chronology of all aspects Darwin’s life. The extensive encyclopedia section includes many hundreds of entries of various kinds related to Darwin – people, places, institutions, concepts, and his publications. The bibliography provides a comprehensive listing of the vast majority of Darwin’s works published during and after his lifetime. It also provides a more selective list of publications concerning his life and work. ·Includes a nearly year by year chronology detailing Charles Darwin’s life, family, and work. ·The A to Z section includes many entries on concepts and people important in Charles Darwin’s life and his work, emphasizing during his lifetime but extending somewhat backwards and forwards from there. ·The bibliography includes all of Charles Darwin's articles and books published in his lifetime in English and other languages, as well as a selective list of works about him and his work. ·The index thoroughly cross-references the chronological and encyclopedic entries.Trade ReviewHighly Recommended: Charles Darwin: though this is a name most people recognize, most know little about the man himself. One of the first entries in Rowman & Littlefield’s new "Significant Figures in World History" series, this slim volume provides a wealth of detail. Paleobiologist Archibald (San Diego State) is the author of Origins of Darwin’s Revolution (CH, Jul'18, 55-4011) and Aristotle’s Ladder, Darwin’s Tree (CH, Mar'15, 52-3638), among other works. His subject matter expertise is evident as he outlines Darwin’s life and research in several ways. A 20-page chronology encapsulates every year of Darwin’s adult life; 126 pages of brief encyclopedia entries summarize significant people, publications, concepts, and more; a 38-page bibliography inventories Darwin’s writing as well as major works about Darwin and his research; an 18-page index provides additional access points. This year marks the 210th anniversary of Darwin’s birth and the 160th anniversary of the publication of the landmark On the Origin of Species. This accessible reference guide is likely to appeal to readers who want to learn more about Darwin and his significant contributions to our ever-evolving understanding of the world around us. * CHOICE *

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Book SynopsisNapoléon Bonaparte: A Reference Guide to His Life and Works cover all aspects of his life and work, from his birth in Corsica to his death in St. Helena. ·Includes a detailed chronology of Napoléon Bonaparte’s life, family, and work. ·The A to Z section includes the major events, places, and people in Napoleon’s life. ·Appendixes listing Napoleon’s marshals, his family, a selection of the most important battles, and a selection of the most significant treaties or documents. ·The bibliography includes a list of publications concerning his life and works. ·The index thoroughly cross-references the chronological and encyclopedic entries.Table of ContentsPreface Maps Chronology Introduction ENTRIES A-Z Appendix Appendix A : Napoleon’s Marshals and their Titles Appendix B : Key Battles Appendix C : Selected Treaties, Conventions, and Decrees of the Napoleonic Era Appendix D : Napoleon’s immediate family Bibliography About the Author Index

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