b'20 G rey HouseP ublishing American GovernmentBEST SELLER! BEST SELLER! Constitutional Amendments SECOND EDITIONthorough discussion of the background of the 27 Amendments will be a useful addition to public and academic library collections. Library JournalHISTORYThis second edition provides analyses of the people, procedures, politics, primary documents, and campaigns for the 27 Amendments to the Constitution of the United States. Chapters begin with a reprint of the Amendment; an Introduction to the amendment and its path to ratification; the Debate in Congress with transcripts of the back and forth from advocates and opponents; Historical Background Documents; and As Submitted to the States to show how and when the states voted. Plus, Original Primary Documents show how public opinion differed across the country; Supreme Court Cases that ruled based on their interpretation at the time; a Whos Who of those who played a role in getting the amendment ratified, or worked to block it; Footnotes, Sources, and Further Readings provide ample sources for further research; and America at That Time offers valuable insight into what was happening in America at the time each amendment was adopted. This material is designed to help researchers learn more about the proposed Amendments, their opposition, votes, and public sentiment. Second Edition|January 2017|Two Volumes, 1,221 pages|Hardcover|ISBN 978-1-68217-176-9|$275 Includes Free Online Access on the Salem Press/Grey House PlatformEncyclopedia of theFIRST EDITIONContinental CongressesA first-ever comprehensive resource dealing with the men and events that shaped the actions and reactions of the Continental Congresses. a clear must-have for any academic library reference collection.ARBAThis two-volume set provides an in-depth examination of the Congresses and their role in shaping the foundation of early American society and government. Comprehensive coverage includes both the first Continental Congress in 1774 and the first Federal Congress in 1789, along with a detailed Introduction to provide the reader with ample background information. Over 600 informative A-Z entries, many of them illustrated, examine the Delegates to the Congress, women and others figures who were significant to the political and social scene, key places, and important issues, such as slavery, war, diplomacy, and peace. Additional elements include an Historical Timeline that chronicles significant events, several Appendices, a thorough Bibliography and a Subject Index. The value of this original history of the United States to students, researchers, librarians, scholars, lawyers, and others with an interest in American history is incalculable.First Edition|March 2015|Two Volumes, 1,746 pages|Hardcover|ISBN 978-1-61925-175-5|$245 Includes Free Online Access on the Salem Press/Grey House PlatformThe Religious Right & American PoliticsFOURTH EDITIONAn accessible and reasonably priced reference tool for patrons of public, secondary school, and college or university libraries, which I recommend highly there is no reference tool like it. ARBAFrom the fight to outlaw the teaching of Darwins theory of evolution to the current debate about abortion rights and LGBTQ rights, the religious right exerts significant influence on public policy. This volume offers an unbiased historical survey of the religious right, its increased involvement in politics, attempts to forge coalitions, and notable successes and failures.Sections include an Introductory Essay, Chronology, Biographical Profiles, Science, Electoral Politics & Voting, Cultural Issues, Economic Issues, Foreign Policy, Primary Documents, a Directory of Organizations, Suggested Readings, Multimedia Resources, a Glossary, and a complete Subject Index. Comprehensive in its scope, this work offers pertinent information for those seeking to understand the religious right and its evolving role in American society. This edition is a must for libraries of all sizes, university religion departments, activists, and high schools.Fourth Edition|December 2019|One Volume, 428 pages|Hardcover|ISBN 978-1-64265-107-2|$165 Includes Free Online Access on the Salem Press/Grey House Platform(800) 562-2139 GET ONLINE ACCESS WITH YOUR PRINT BUY! www.greyhouse.com2024-315 Grey House 2025 Catalog.indd 20 2024-09-16 3:52PM'