An authoritative overview of horror writing. It explores the lives of relevant writers, the reception of relevant texts, and the history of the tradition. Focusing on the existential as well…

Explores the causes, effects, and treatments of hypertension, including the latest developments, techniques, and technologies in preventing and treating the condition. One in four men and one in five women…

Features hundreds of biographies covering a carefully curated selection of names including activists, actors, artists, business leaders, musicians, politicians, sports figures, and writers, among others, all of whom have benefitted…

This three-volume set begins its examination of the American Justice system on a broad scope. Then, following cross-references appearing at the end of the articles readers can turn to specific…

From slave narrative to abolitionist tracts, from the Harlem Renaissance of the 1920’s to the Black Arts movement of the 1960’s and 1970’s, African American writers have always influenced literature…

Presents articles on myths, folktales, legends, and other traditional literature. Drawing upon the most widely-read literature, this volume covers a diverse range of authors, countries, and cultures. Articles begin with…

For many American writers, living abroad has been a necessary task to finding the freedom, identity, and perspective that the United States has failed to offer. Writers profiled and analysed…

This volume combines critical analysis and detailed biographical information on the most influential Native American novelists throughout history, including Sherman Alexie, James Fenimore Cooper, Louise Erdrich, Barbara Kingslover, Frank Waters…