Many Humanities IV students locate research topics using the U.S. history chronicles located in the library’s reference room (Call # 973.8 – 973.9).
In recent years, the most popular chronologies have been those published by Salem Press, often referred to as “the decade” series (Call # 973.82).
These volumes are also available digitally. The library provides access to several Salem titles including the decade series. Visit Salem History and click on the plus sign + to the right of the word decades.
Select your chosen decade and view the table of contents for a browseable and absorbing list of events.
The Law and Politics of Sustainability edited by Klaus Bosselmann, et al. Berkshire, 2011.
Find it in Ohrstrom at: REF 363.7 B455S
Volume 3 of a larger, projected, 10 volume set titled Berkshire Encyclopedia of Sustainability. This volume, numbered 3 in the set, focuses on concepts, subjects and people related to environmental law. Entries fall within one of the following seven categories:
Case Studies (Article examples: Chernobyl, Exxon Valdez, Silent Spring)
Conventions, Conferences, Reports and Protocols (Article examples: Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species, Convention on Wetlands, Law of the Sea)
Environmental Law by Nation/Region (Article examples: Environmental Law-Africa, Saharan; Environmental Law-Pacific Island Region; Environmental Law-Southeast Asia)
Legal Instruments and Regulatory Law (Article examples: Biotechnology Legislation, Enforcement, Green Taxes)
Social Issues (Article examples: Dark Sky Initiatives, Intergenerational Equity, Refugees-Environmental)
