New Releases by David M. Haugen

Presents a collection of essays that cover varying opinions on China, covering such topics as its economy, its status as a military power, its lack of environmental protection for its resources, and its record on human rights.

Explores the advantages and risks of using hydrogen as a source of useful energy.

Reported incidents of violence between domestic partners has decreased in recent years, but the problem remains a serious issue for society as well as those who still live in abusive relationships. This volume examines the prevalence of domestic violence in America, its causes, and its remedies.

In the 1960s, the "Fab Four" revolutionized the sound an appearance of rock and roll music. This anthology chronicles the rise and fall of rock music''s most famous band.

Popular culture-the common set of entertainment, arts, and customs shared by large segments of the population-both reflects and influences society''s values and beliefs. Popular music, fashions, movies, and other entertainment often encapsulate the attitudes of the mass culture. At the same time, they provide a powerful forum for the transmission of new ideas and passionate beliefs about social issues. Studying the evolution of pop culture thus allows students to better understand the social forces that have shaped-and continue to shape-America''s social and political landscape. Greenhaven Press''s Examining Pop Culture series provides students with the resources to begin exploring the complex role of pop culture as the expresser and shaper of cultural values and social institutions. Each volume in the series begins with an introductory essay, and the selections that follow offer a survey of critical thought about the subject. Because what is "popular" changes from year to year and even month to month, essays are intended to introduce readers to the major themes and issues associated with each topic. Each book contains a comprehensive index to help readers quickly locate material of interest, and each volume has an annotated bibliography to provide avenues for further research. Book jacket.

This book provides critical analysis of the 1960s, discussing the baby boom generation that had been born in the years just after World War II and this generation''s music, politics, films, television, and antithetical association with the mainstream.

Discusses the sun and its function in our solar system, including its visible features and the importance of the sun''s energy.

Discusses the planet Jupiter including its discovery by Galileo, its location in the solar system, its composition and appearance, its many moons, and NASA''s efforts to study it.

Discusses the planet Venus, its relationship in the solar system, its geography, its phases, and its scientific interest.

Presents conflicting views concerning various aspects of chemical and biological warfare.

Discusses Saturn, its makeup, its moons, the composition of the planet through space missions and the use of telescopes.

Offers opposing viewpoints on issues associated with the Civil War including secession, slavery, the Emancipation Proclamation, and the President''s right to suspend civil liberties.