American Military Life in the 21st Century
Discusses the lives and experiences of military service members, veterans, and their families in the United States.
Clothing and Fashion: American Fashion from Head to Toe
Examines the historical significance of fashion trends in the United States from precolonial times to the present.
Disability in American Life
Covers aspects of disability critical to understanding disability in the United States. Topics include characteristics of disability, important historical developments and milestones for people with disabilities, and more.
Encyclopedia of Islam and the Muslim World
Explores the diverse history, religion, cultural practices, and political economies of Muslims from the seventh century to the present.
Encyclopedia of Modern Ethnic Conflicts
Includes case studies that explore violence between ethnic or national communities inside individual countries, including the United States.
Encyclopedia of Race and Racism
Examines theories of race and racism in the modern era, with entries on the historic origins of ideas of race, and their social and scientific consequences.
Encyclopedia of the New American Nation
Offers information on the formative years of the United States, from just prior to the American Revolution to the inauguration of Andrew Jackson, including information on politics, daily life, and the arts.
Epidemics and Pandemics
Discusses epidemics and pandemics, their impact on public health, and how they shape and are shaped by political, economic, and social forces.
Food and Drink in American History
Explores the history of American foods and beverages from 1539 to the present. Includes primary source documents.
Gale Encyclopedia of Multicultural America
Contains entries on different ethnic and minority groups in the United States, including information on culture, historical background, settlement, and settlement patterns.