The Oxford Encyclopedia of African American History, 1896 to the Present

• Copyright 2009
• Deluxe 5-volume, hardcover series
• Chronology of major events in black history
• Includes coverage of Hurricane Katrina and the 2008 election
• Entries range from 500 to 12,000 words and include cross references and bibliographies
• Signed entries written by leading scholars and experts
• Appeals to a wide range of readers including students, scholars and general readers
• Includes extensive 5-page essay on Barack Obama
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• Preface - Library Journal Review
• STILL AVAILABLE: Encyclopedia of African American History, 1619 - 1895; A Booklist Editor's Choice for 2006

Biotechnology: Changing Life through Science

Far from being a new branch of scientific discovery, biotechnology has been practiced for thousands of years; it affects everyday life in continuously evolving ways. Biotechnology: Changing Life Through Science aims to explore this complex subject in a way that is understandable for students with an emphasis on real-world applications of biotechnology. It will explore the relationship between science (the natural world) and technology (the human-made world) and highlight its impact. Entries are separated into three volumes, each with a focus on a specific area of biotechnology impact:

• Volume 1: Medicine (covers health applications
• Volume 2: Agriculture (covers food, nature and the environment)
• Volume 3: Industry (covers industrial uses)

Features include full-color custom illustrations, photographs, timeline, "Words to Know", a bibliography and an index.

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