Northern Europe, early sixteenth century. The Church is in turmoil, as corrupt leaders brutally suppress attempts at reform. The burning of heretics has become a public spectacle, while spies are…

The contributors explore a variety of subjects, including the success of African American Appalachian English and southern Appalachian English speakers in professional and corporate positions.

From Vicksburg to Raleigh is a fascinating account of Civil War battles and campaigns in the western theater of the conflict, written by an experienced soldier who observed many of…

Lewis and Clark’s expedition with the Corps of Discovery began in territorial Missouri and this book of computer-generated maps opens a window onto the rivers, land and settlement patterns of…

Matrix Metalloproteinase research has led to the discovery of over twenty distinct vertebrate MMPs and a variety of homologues from diverse organisms. Updated and expanded from the first edition, this…

This book offers a comprehensive analysis of the social choice literature and shows, by applying fuzzy sets, how the use of fuzzy preferences, rather than that of strict ones, may…

Exploring the tensions inherent in transition, this perceptive book offers a wide-ranging overview of the impact of democracy and capitalism on the former Soviet republics. Leading scholars assess the region’s…

This is the first book in a new series - Materials Research and Engineering - devoted to the science and technology of materials.