Reviews of Golson Media Products
Encyclopedia of Global Warming and Climate Change
“The set includes more than 750 articles addressing major topics related
to global warming and climate change, ranging geographically from the
North Pole to the South Pole and thematically from social effects to
scientific causes. … The contributors, all leading scholars and institutional
experts in the geosciences emphasize the importance of the effects,
responsibilities, and ethics of climate change. … BOTTOM LINE: The impact
of global warming is rapidly evolving. This valuable resource provides
an excellent historical overview and framework of this topic and serves
as a general resource for geography, oceanography, biology, climatology,
history, and many other subjects. A useful reference for a wide audience
of business professionals and government officials as well as for the
general public; essential for both academic and public libraries. –
Library Journal
Encyclopedia of Environment and Society
“This superb interdisciplinary work should find a place on the shelves
of every public and academic library that has the least bit of interest
in environment issues – which should mean just about all. More than
300 contributors from a variety of disciplines have written more than
1,200 articles that approach the topic from every angle imaginable.
… the vast number of topics, the historical information, and the background
material make this an absolutely necessary purchase for all academic
and large public libraries.” - Booklist
Encyclopedia of Cancer and Society
“This encyclopedia takes on the ambitious task of examining the possibilities
for preventing cancer by reducing risk factors within societies and
the environment. … This multidisciplinary approach gives this work a
unique perspective. … This public-health perspective with an emphasis
on prevention is unique and distinguishes the encyclopedia from other
reference works… An excellent addition to academic, health-science,
and large public libraries.” - Booklist
Encyclopedia of White Collar & Corporate Crime
"If we want to do something about the powerful institutions and individuals
that shape our lives, we need to educate ourselves about their culture
of criminality -- and the public efforts to bring them to justice. One
good place to start is the Encyclopedia of White Collar and Corporate
Crime. This excellent set covers corporate, organizational, governmental,
financial, and political crimes, as well as important legislation and
laws related to the subject. An impressive title on a neglected field
of criminal justice. Highly Recommended." - CHOICE, American
Library Association
Encyclopedia of Obesity
"The Encyclopedia of Obesity examines the prevalence of obesity
in the United States and worldwide. Many of the 475 articles explore
the biological, genetic and environmental contributors to obesity. The
Encyclopedia of Obesity presents a wider view of both the biological
and societal factors affecting obesity. This general guide will be of
use in both public and academic libraries." - Gale Reference Reviews
Encyclopedia of Poverty
"This new guide explores the extent and nature of poverty around the
world. The 756 expert written essays examine potential causes, definitions
and means of measuring poverty. Supplemental materials include an extensive
glossary, state data on income and poverty in the United States, and
economic profiles of each country, including income, poverty levels
and distribution of wealth. This authoritative survey will serve researchers
in both academic and public libraries." - Gale Reference Reviews
