From the school yards of the South Bronx to the tops of the Billboard charts, rap has emerged as one of the most influential musical and cultural forces of our time. In The Anthology of Rap, editors Adam Bradley and Andrew DuBois explore rap as a literary form, demonstrating that rap is also a wide-reaching and vital poetic tradition born of beats and rhymes.

This four-volume encyclopedia chronicles the historical roots of the United States' current military dominance, documenting its growth from continental expansionism to hemispheric hegemony to global empire.

Contemporary Latin America presents the epochal political, economic, social, and cultural changes in Latin America over the last 40 years and comprehensively examines their impact on life in the region, and beyond.

Empire, State, and Society assesses the external and internal forces behind Britain′s transformation from global superpower to its current position in the twenty–first century. The authors provide an accessible and balanced introduction, which is thoughtfully organized for ease of use for both students and teachers.

The success of the first four editions shows that this book fills a vacuum for readers who wish to learn about the countries of South–East Asia. Recent years have seen a number of important developments all of which are covered here. With the global climate becoming more uncertain and the threat of terrorism spilling over, this book will aid readers′ knowledge of this region by addressing its historical past and political future.