Books published by publisher Greenhaven Press

This series provides multiple views of momentous events in recent history; each book helps readers develop critical thinking skills, increase global awareness, and enhance their understanding of international perspectives about historic events.; Provides historical background and primary source material on the 1967 Detroit riots and explores the reasons the riots occurred and the consequences of the riots. Also presents a chapter with personal narratives from people that lived through the riots.; Using primary and secondary sources, each volume provides background information on a significant event in modern world history, presents the controversies surrounding the event, and offers first-person narratives from people who lived through or were imp

Great literature resonates with us not only because of well-developed characters and plots, but also because it often reflects important social themes; these books explore a work of literature through the lens of the major issue reflected in it.; This volume explores the life and work of Erich Maria Remarque; the treatment of war in his World War I classic All Quiet on the Western Front, including debates about its effectiveness as an antiwar novel and whether it was intended as a pacificist work; and current perspectives on war and peace worldwide.; This series brings together the disciplines of sociology and literature in a unique format designed to support cross-curricular studies. Each volume explores a work of literature through the lens of the major social issue reflected in it, and features carefully-selected content representing a variety of perspectives. All volumes in the series contain biographical and critical information about the author; secondary excerpts offering both historical and contemporary views of the highlighted social issue; a timeline of the author's life; a "For Further Reading" section of other works on the issue; and a detailed subject index.

Great literature resonates with us not only because of well-developed characters and plots, but also because it often reflects important social themes; these books explore a work of literature through the lens of the major issue reflected in it.; Volume explores Walt Whitman’s poetry through the lens of democracy. Coverage includes: an examination of Whitman’s life and influences, a look at key ideas related to democracy and Whitman’s poetry–for example, Whitman’s views of democratic comradeship and the role of bonds between men; Whitman’s contradictory views on slavery and race; and Whitman’s approach to patriotism, contemporary perspectives on democracy, such as the importance of an informed electorate and the impact of American individualism on contemporary politics.; This series brings together the disciplines of sociology and literature in a unique format designed to support cross-curricular studies. Each volume explores a work of literature through the lens of the major social issue reflected in it, and features carefully-selected content representing a variety of perspectives. All volumes in the series contain biographical and critical information about the author; secondary excerpts offering both historical and contemporary views of the highlighted social issue; a timeline of the author's life; a "For Further Reading" section of other works on the issue; and a detailed subject index.

The colonists of early America faced many hardships as they carved out a foothold in a strange new world. This volume traces the establishment of Jamestown, Plymouth, and other prominent settlements that gave shape to colonial America. Other topics include the Salem witchcraft trials, the relations between the colonists and the Native Americans, and the beginnings of plantation-style slavery.

These books provide a range of opinions on a social issue; each volume focuses on a specific issue and offers a variety of perspectives, e.g., eyewitness accounts, governmental views, scientific analysis, newspaper accounts, to illuminate the issue.; Greenhaven Press's At Issue series provides a wide range of opinions on individual social issues. Enhancing critical thinking skills, each At Issue volume is an excellent research tool to help readers understand current social issues and prepare reports.

Each title in the highly acclaimed Opposing Viewpoints series explores a specific issue by placing expert opinions in a unique pro/con format; the viewpoints are selected from a wide range of highly respected and often hard-to-find publications.; This title explores numerous aspects of the paranormal in society, including whether the study of paranormal phenomena is warranted and worthwhile, whether paranormal phenomena are real, and whether paranormal investigators are legitimate. Also covered is; "Each volume in the Opposing Viewpoints Series could serve as a model…not only providing access to a wide diversity of opinions, but also stimulating readers to do further research for group discussion and individual interest. Both shrill and moderate, th