Women Criminals: An Encyclopedia of People and Issues: An Encyclopedia of People and Issues

Vickie Jensen

Reference

ABC-CLIO

A valuable, up-to-date reference tool for understanding the latest developments in national and international terrorism―one of the most pressing security challenges facing the world today.
Terrorism has emerged as one of the main foreign and national policy challenges of the 21st century. Encyclopedia of Terrorism provides comprehensive coverage of the events, individuals, groups, incidents, and trends in terrorism in the modern era. 
This essential work presents accurate, concise, and crucial information on developments since the watershed events of September 11, 2001, providing readers with an invaluable reference tool for understanding major developments that have occurred in domestic and international terrorism. The work is fully cross-referenced to provide a comprehensive research tool for high school students, academics, security analysts, and other readers interested in the study of terrorism.
 • More than 500 entries on topics in modern-day terrorism
• A chronology of major terrorist attacks since 1946 
• A bibliography listing major literacy sources on terrorism 
• A list of acronyms related to major terrorist organizations

Encyclopedia of Terrorism (2 volume set)

Encyclopedias & Subject Guides

Comprising 91 A–Z entries, this encyclopedia provides a broad and comprehensive introduction to the topic of religion within film.
Technology has enabled films to reach much wider audiences, enabling today's viewers to access a dizzying number of films that employ diverse symbolism and communicate a vast array of viewpoints. Encyclopedia of Religion and Film will provide such an audience with the tools to begin their own exploration of the deeper meanings of these films and grasp the religious significance within.
Organized alphabetically, this encyclopedia provides more than 90 entries on the larger religious traditions, the major film-producing regions of the globe, the films that have stirred controversy, the most significant religious symbols, and the more important filmmakers. The included topics provide substantially more information on the intersection of religion and film than any of the similar volumes currently available. While the emphasis is on the English-speaking world and the films produced therein, there is also substantial representation of non-English, non-Western film and filmmakers, providing significant intercultural coverage to the topic.
 • Presents 91 A–Z entries that illuminate topics of geographic and regional interest, biographic data, categories common in the study of religion, and examinations of specific films or film-related events
• Contains contributions from a remarkable group of distinguished, well-published authorities and younger scholars, all with relevant backgrounds in religion, film, culture, or multiple areas of expertise 
• Includes images of important film directors as well as film stills
• Provides selected bibliographic information regarding the intersection of religion and film that supplements the "for further reading" section of each entry 
• Offers an indexed filmography of works noted throughout the encyclopedia, providing significant information about each film, such as year released, director, and major actors

Encyclopedia of Religion and Film

Religion & Spirituality

A unique, two-volume study that examines female crime and the women who commit it.
 • Biographical profiles of women who have been charged with crimes

Women Criminals [2 volumes]: An Encyclopedia of People and Issues [2 volumes]

Containing roughly 850 entries about Spanish-language literature throughout the world, this expansive work provides coverage of the varied countries, ethnicities, time periods, literary movements, and genres of these writings.
Providing a thorough introduction to Spanish-language literature worldwide and across time is a tall order. However, World Literature in Spanish: An Encyclopedia contains roughly 850 entries on both major and minor authors, themes, genres, and topics of Spanish literature from the Middle Ages to the present day, affording an amazingly comprehensive reference collection in a single work.
This encyclopedia describes the growing diversity within national borders, the increasing interdependence among nations, and the myriad impacts of Spanish literature across the globe. All countries that produce literature in Spanish in Europe, Africa, the Americas, and Asia are represented, covering both canonical authors and emerging contemporary writers and trends. Underrepresented writings―such as texts by women writers, queer and Afro-Hispanic texts, children's literature, and works on relevant but less studied topics such as sports and nationalism―also appear. While writings throughout the centuries are covered, those of the 20th and 21st centuries receive special consideration. 
 • Contains roughly 850 A–Z entries related to Spanish-language literature and related topics throughout the world, from the Middle Ages up to the present day
• Includes contributions from nearly 200 scholars from the Americas, Europe, Asia, and Australia
• Provides bibliographies containing major English-language print reference works, free electronic sources with peer-reviewed information, major academic websites, and well-established electronic journals
• Contains an extended glossary of literary and cultural terms such as "subaltern" and basic cultural features of Hispanic society, such as "el barrio" and "Negrismo"
• Includes a chronological appendix containing entries organized by date

World Literature in Spanish [3 volumes]: An Encyclopedia [3 volumes]

Literature & Fiction

United States

A comprehensive encyclopedia that describes the experiences of American veterans from the Revolutionary War to the present.
 • Presents essays from 30 contributing scholars from a variety of disciplines, many who are themselves veterans
• Contains 35 primary documents, including poems by and about and tributes to veterans, recent Congressional testimony by veterans about their problems, and descriptions of their activities
• Offers a timeline of relevant events, including founding dates of major veterans organizations and dates of major veterans legislation
• Provides illustrations of veterans engaging in political or ceremonial activity and illustrations of monuments and memorials
• Includes a bibliography of both general items and those relevant for each war/conflict

Encyclopedia of the Veteran in America [2 volumes]: 2 volumes

Humor & Entertainment

Movies

Black America: A State-By-State Historical Encyclopedia

Alton Hornsby, Jr.

Latino folklore comprises a kaleidoscope of cultural traditions. This compelling three-volume work showcases its richness, complexity, and beauty.
Latino folklore is a fun and fascinating subject to many Americans, regardless of ethnicity. Interest in―and celebration of―Latin traditions such as Día de los Muertos in the United States is becoming more common outside of Latino populations. Celebrating Latino Folklore: An Encyclopedia of Cultural Traditions provides a broad and comprehensive collection of descriptive information regarding all the genres of Latino folklore in the United States, covering the traditions of Americans who trace their ancestry to Mexico, Spain, or Latin America.
The encyclopedia surveys all manner of topics and subject matter related to Latino folklore, covering the oral traditions and cultural heritage of Latin Americans from riddles and dance to food and clothing. It covers the folklore of 21 Latin American countries as these traditions have been transmitted to the United States, documenting how cultures interweave to enrich each other and create a unique tapestry within the melting pot of the United States.
 • 300 A–Z entries that describe the myriad topics of Latino folklore
• Contributions from distinguished scholars from across the United States
• Photographs, paintings, and documents that supplement and enhance the essays
• A short bibliography of suggested readings accompanies each essay

Celebrating Latino Folklore [3 volumes]: An Encyclopedia of Cultural Traditions [3 volumes]

Politics & Social Sciences

Social Sciences

For students, business people, government officials, artists, and tourists―in short, anyone traveling to or wishing to know more about contemporary Brazil―this is an essential resource.
The two-volume Brazil Today: An Encyclopedia of Life in the Republic is an introductory work intended for those in search of basic information about Brazilian institutions, businesses, social issues, and culture. At the same time, it is a work that reflects the nation's geographic, demographic, economic, and cultural diversity.
The wide-reaching encyclopedia offers an entry for each Brazilian state with information about the land, climate, economy, and culture. It also offers extensive coverage of the country's political parties and leaders, its governmental and non-governmental organizations, and the environmental issues and social problems that shape Brazilian politics today. In addition, the work pays considerable attention to the economy and business through entries on industry, agriculture, commerce, banking, and economic policies. Finally, there are entries that illuminate various aspects of Brazil's culture, including the nation's social movements, religion, education, music, cuisine, and literature, as well as personalities from sports and entertainment.
 • 250 A–Z entries on contemporary government, the economic and business sectors, social movements, environmental issues, culture, and more
• Dozens of photographs of geographic features, landmarks, architecture, the urban landscape, industrial and agricultural enterprises, and personalities from politics, entertainment, and sports
• Cross-listings and indexes to guide readers to related topics

Brazil Today [2 volumes]: An Encyclopedia of Life in the Republic [2 volumes]

History

Americas

Folk art is as varied as it is indicative of person and place, informed by innovation and grounded in cultural context. The variety and versatility of 300 American folk artists is captured in this collection of informative and thoroughly engaging essays.
American Folk Art: A Regional Reference offers a collection of fascinating essays on the life and work of 300 individual artists. Some of the men and women profiled in these two volumes are well known, while others are important practitioners who have yet to receive the notice they merit. Because many of the artists in both categories have a clear identity with their land and culture, the work is organized by geographical region and includes an essay on each region to help make connections visible. There is also an introductory essay on U.S. folk art as a whole.
Those writing about folk art to date tend to view each artist as either traditional or innovative. One of the major contributions of this work is that it demonstrates that folk artists more often exhibit both traits; they are grounded in their cultural context and creative in the way they make work their own. Such insights expand the study of folk art even as they readjust readers' understanding of who folk artists are.
 • 300 essays on folk artists from all over the United States, organized alphabetically within geographical region
• Introductory essays for each of the five regional sections 
• Numerous photographs of the works of many artists profiled
• A glossary of over 100 terms, such as "quirts" and "whirlygigs" 
• A list of museums and galleries by region and a list of artists by media
• An extensive bibliography including works from the fields of folklore, art history, and art criticism, as well as catalogs from major museum and gallery exhibitions

American Folk Art: A Regional Reference [2 volumes]

Arts & Photography

Hallmark, Kara Kelley

Congdon, Kristin G.

History & Criticism

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