Books published by Rowman & Littlefield

Chronicling the 1888-1889 Spalding world baseball tour, this work examines the roots of the post-1898 American empire by analyzing the ways in which the tour drew on elements of globalization to inject American values, and thus, power into the international arena.

Offers an account of the Great Guadalupan Event and its historical and spiritual importance. As part of the series "Celebrating Faith Explorations in Latino Spirituality and Theology", this work explores the Guadalupan apparition narrative using historical documents and investigations.

Part of the "Communication, Culture, and Religion Series", this title looks at the nature of communication from a biblical Christian perspective. It discusses the implications of such a theory for interpersonal relations, use of media, and the development of digital culture in the wake of the computer.

Tells the story of Virginia's political transformation from the Second World War to the Reagan Revolution. The cradle of American democracy - the venerable Old Dominion has emerged in the second half of the 20th century as a dynamic political pace setter for the nation.

Presents an insightful approach to the sacraments from the perspective and actual practice of Latinos over the centuries. This work offers a distinctive take on the belief and enculturation of the sacraments in the Latino experience and context. It is suitable for theology courses, as well as directors of ministerial programs and their students.

Examines the contemporary battle for gay and lesbian rights in the United States, tracing the evolution of issues from same sex marriage and private rights to military service and employment discrimination. This work provides the comprehensive analysis of queer rights in law and policy.

The philosophical method is critical to ethics consulting. To be truly effective, ethicists need grounding in ethics theory, abstract reasoning and conceptual analysis. This work helps ethicists to understand problems from practitioners' points-of-view, and allows for an appreciation of the working life of practitioners.

HIV and AIDS raise ethical questions that extend throughout the life cycle. This book pulls together many of these life issues and considers them in the context of the realities of the daily existence of people across the globe suffering from this terrible disease.

Describes the contemporary state of the black woman collective and explores the legacy of black sisterhood in these times. Through an examination of how these ideas are articulated and experienced in the population, this book determines the relative degree of black sisterhood and black step-sisterhood that exists among African-American women.

Covers a variety of issues such as choosing the right instrument, how to set practice guidelines, how parents can talk about music with their children, and ways to inspire children and enhance their creativity and confidence. This work includes a list of frequently asked questions, a handy guide to musical terms, and tables and charts.

Approaching various alternative sources of energy, this book discusses the state of public policy, energy technology and the political, economic, and social feasibility of the alternative energy paradigm. It aims to help the less technically-minded become active participants in choosing the energy future for their community.

Before the emergence of Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr, there were several key leaders who fought for civil rights in the US. Among them was A Philip Randolph, who perhaps best embodied the hopes, ideals, and aspirations of black Americans. This book explores Randolph's influences and accomplishments as both a labor and civil rights leader.

A comparative and global history of the Jews for the early modern period, 1400-1700. This book traces the remarkable demographic changes experienced by Jews around the globe and assesses the impact of those changes on Jewish communal and social structures, religious and cultural practices, and relations with non-Jews.

The federal government is deeply entrenched in American public education and virtually dictates what can be taught to students. Why? At what cost? And what are the benefits to public school students? To public schools? The author challenges the constitutionality of the feds in the classroom.

Present a synthetic treatment of the colonial colleges, tracing their role in the intellectual development of early America through the American Revolution. This work focuses on Harvard, William and Mary, Yale, the College of New Jersey (Princeton), King's College (Columbia), the College of Philadelphia (Penn), among others.

The victorious end to the first World War offered hope to African Americans who had fought for freedom abroad and hoped to find it at home. Mark R. Schneider recounts the history of this turbulent era, paying particular attention to the ways in which African Americans actively challenged Jim Crow and firmly expressed pride in their heritage.

Surveys metropolitan anti-black racism in 20th and 21st century Chicago. This work illustrates stark racial inequality in and around contemporary global (corporate-neoliberal) Chicago. It also explains apartheid and disparity in terms of persistently and deeply racist societal and institutional practices and policies.

Examines the complex role of Chinese American scientists and engineers in their ever-growing role in Silicon Valley. They learn how to utilize new social networks and make sense of a changed ethnic identity. This book presents important knowledge on the connection of Chinese ethnicity to high-skilled labor and entrepreneurship in Silicon Valley.

This book analyzes the different roles that interest groups play in congressional elections, with supporting material from interviews with Washington insiders.

In this book Michael Traugott and Paul Lavrakas give voters everything they need to know about election polls and why it matters that we understand them. If statistics are worse than lies, just think what misreading the polls can do!

The core problem of reviews is credibility. Concerns about credibility organize the formulation of reviews and audiences. This title offers theories and data that encompass reviews of various types of products - including the arts (theater, books, and music) and consumer products (cars, software, and appliances).

Wherever Jews have settled and whatever languages they spoke, they created a community with a single set of common values. A single book explains how this came about - the Talmud. This book introduces readers to the Talmud, defining it, explaining its historical context, and illustrating why it remains relevant.

Focuses on early childhood to late teen issues like kidnapping and child safety, childhood obesity, school safety and zero tolerance policies, teen drivers, hazing, bullying and risk-taking behavior.

Focusing on the topic of the processes of change, this book discusses the domestic gender practices on many different levels. Its theoretical approach connects the discussion of gender practices within the home to the interactions and negotiations that individuals engage in on a day-to-day basis. It also includes empirical evidence for change.

Capitalizing on Environmental Injustice is a comprehensive assessment of the environmental justice movement, examining the achievements and challenges confronting the movement, along with an emphasis on new strategies of environmental problem-solving and innovations in environmental policy.

Describes the varied types of brutalization women experience through the life course, as well as historical and theoretical perspectives of global violence against women. This book illuminates the diverse ideologies and cultural conditions that condone and perpetuate the brutality that victimizes women.

Members Only addresses how exclusive private clubs maintain and perpetuate class-based privilege and racial/ethnic and religious segregation, and how such patterns of social exclusion heighten social inequality. Members Only continues Kendall's study of the upper classes, which began with The Power of Good Deeds, and Framing Class.

In the midst of the Vietnam war, two titans of the Senate, J William Fulbright, and John C Stennis, held public hearings to debate the conflict's future. This work provides comparative analysis of the inquiries and the senior southern Senators who led them.