New and Upcoming Titles for Academic Researchers

Encyclopedia of Modern China
Published by Charles Scribner’s Sons. September 2009. ISBN 13: 9780684315713.
This four-volume set, the latest addition to Scribner’s World History program is designed for academic and professional users and contains hundreds of full color maps, photos, graphs charts and other images. More than 930 articles, written by commissioned experts from colleges and universities around the world, provide an authoritative analysis of all aspects of the history and culture of China since 1800.

Gale Contextual Encyclopedia of American Literature
Published by Gale. September 2009. ISBN 13: 9781414431390.
*New Series* This four-volume set covers American authors from many periods and genres, building a broad understanding of the various contexts – from the biographical to the literary to the historical – in which literature can be viewed,  allowing readers to analyze an author’s work as a reflection of the heritage, traditions and experiences of the author’s personal life and the beliefs, events, and lifestyles of the United States at the time.

World at Risk, 2^nd Edition
Published by CQ Press. December 2009. ISBN 13: 9781604266559.
This acclaimed sourcebook provides in-depth analysis of current global hot topics. Arranged topically, the 32 essays address a wide range of key issues, including demographics, economics, education, health, politics, and security. New entries discuss drug trafficking, human trafficking, international finance, immigration, and transnational governance.

Contagious Diseases Sourcebook, 2^nd Edition
Published by Omnigraphics, Inc. December 2009. ISBN 13: 9780780811089.
This title provides basic consumer health information about infectious diseases spread by person-to-person contact including information on microbes and the diseases they cause—including newly emerging agents such as the H1N1 flu. Topics include prevention measures, familiar symptoms, diagnostic tests, professional treatment and self-care, antibiotic resistance and the controversies surrounding vaccination programs.