New Releases by Karen Zeinert

Author Karen Zeinert follows the rise and fall of McCarthyism and anti-Communist hysteria in the United States from its roots in the straining of American-Soviet relations after the Bolshevik Revolution and how it led to the "witch hunt" atmosphere of the Cold War. Zeinert details the fearful climate of the post-World War II years and how those like McCarthy took advantage to sustain an anti-Communist movement, smearing the reputations of many innocent Americans. The author also examines how the age of McCarthyism finally came to an end as the perceived threat of communism faded when the Soviet Union declined.

An introduction to the geography, history, government, economy, people, achievements, and landmarks of Wisconsin.

Traces the roots of the Persian Gulf War and the role women played in the military, as correspondents, as medics, and on the homefront.

Excerpts from the diary of a Confederate soldier from Tennessee, describing the battles he fought in during the Civil War.

Presents the diary of a woman who made a life for herself and her daughter by homesteading in Wyoming in the early years of the twentieth century.

Examines the contributions women have made at every level of American politics throughout the history of the United States, as well as the struggles they have encountered.

In 1943, eighteen-year-old Elizabeth Erickson finds a way to support the war effort and realize her dream of becoming a pilot when she joins the Army''s Women''s Flying Training Detachment--later known as the Women''s Airforce Service Pilots (WASPs).

Examines the role women played during World War I in various capacities, taking over male roles and inevitably aiding the women''s suffrage movement.

Details the 1854 conflict over whether the Kansas Territory should become a free state or a slave state, which was a prelude to the Civil War.

Enhanced with timeline, photos, sidebars, and index, this informative book offers young readers an in-depth look at the role women played during the Vietnam War in their various capacities and the courageous sacrifices they made to help others and boost morale.

Author Karen Zeinert delves into the work of suicidologists, who try to understand the phenomenon of suicide by looking at who commits suicide, how they do it, and why. She also researches the movement to legalize physician-assisted suicide. Zeinert presents the ethical and legal debates surrounding this controversial medical practice, which is currently in the news.

Text, including quotations from contemporary sources such as the diary of John Wilkes Booth, the testimony of witnesses, letters, and accounts by others involved, examines the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln.

Examines the important contributions of various women, Northern, Southern, and slave, to the American Civil War, on the battlefield, in print, on the home front, and in other areas where they challenged traditional female roles.

Karen Zeinert follows the rise and fall of McCarthyism and anti-Communist hysteria from its roots in American-Russian relations of the early twentieth century, through the Bolshevik Revolution and the American reaction, the witch hunt atmosphere of the Cold War. She shows how the fearful climate of the post-World War II years helped sustain the anti-Communist movement, despite its often awful tactics. The book also examines how the age of McCarthy finally came to an end as the perceived threat of communism began to fade with the decline of the Soviet Union.

Author Karen Zeinert examines the history of cults in the United States. Explored are the views of people who are pro-cult, as well as those who oppose cults. Also examined are issues surrounding cults and anti-cult groups today, as well as first-hand accounts of former cult members.

Traces the 1839 revolt of Africans aboard the slave ship Amistad, their apprehension, and long trial which ended in their acquittal by the Supreme Court.

Traces the rise and fall of the Persian Empire from its earliest days to the seventh century when it was conquered by the Arabs. The culture, artistic achievements, religion, and legacy of the once mighty empire are discussed.

Examines the contributions of women, Patriot and Loyalist, to the American Revolution, on the battlefield, in the press, and in the political arena, and shows how they challenged traditional female roles

Author Karen Zeinert explores the various causes of and questions about teen violence, and, through real-life examples, tells the stories of people who have become the victims. Who is most likely to become victimized, and what readers can do to lessen the chance of becoming a statistic are some of the issues discussed. Includes chapter notes, a bibliography, a Help for Victims list, a further reading list, and an index.

This book traces the controversy over the issue of free speech, from the Colonial period to the present, in a variety of mediums. It examines why restrictions were established and challenged, and how they have been changed over time. Especially focuses on free speech issues that have involved young people, trying to show how important free speech is to all citizens, no matter what their age may be.

Describing the heroic efforts of the many women who served during the Second World War, a collection of personal accounts relates their participation in the military, medicine, journalism, and in volunteer efforts, and notes their impact on women''s equality.

Describes life in the section of Warsaw where Polish Jews were confined by the Nazis and discusses the activities of the Jewish resistance prior to the destruction of the ghetto in 1943.

A vivid account of the hysteria that enveloped Salem and of the 19 people who lost their lives as a result.

This book provides sensible advice from a knowledgeable chinchilla breeder for not only the first-time chinchilla but also the veteran fancier.