13 13 The Reference Shelf The Reference Shelf Titles 2027 An Annual Subscription includes FREE ONLINE ACCESS! “Deep State” Conspiracies Since the founding of the first American colony, there have been those among the American population who believe that there is a secret government that is shaping the world that they experience. This concept of the “deep state” gained massive Internet popularity in the Trump era, as fans of the Trump administration interpreted opposition and criticisms of his policies, personality, and failures as evidence of an organized super government seeking to derail his alleged attempts to free the world from the clutches of this conspiracy. But the “deep state” isn’t just for conservatives and Trump supporters; this fantasy secret government can be imagined and reimagined in hundreds of different ways, fitting the worldviews and standing in as the villain behind the chief concerns, fears, and hopes of any American subculture. APRIL 2027 One Volume; 200 Pages ISBN: 979-8-89179-957-8 List Price: $75 National Debate Topic, 2027-2028 Each year since 1925, students from around the country engage in debates informed by the National Forensic League’s (NFL) yearly national debate topic. Subjects under consideration for this year’s debate topic include the U.S.-China Relationship; Economic & Diplomatic Engagement with East and Northeast Africa; the U.S. Relationship with Latin America; America’s Military Presence in the Gulf Arab States and Northeast Asia; and Nuclear Arms Control. Through samples of the best and most recent journalism and popular writing on the chosen topic, The Reference Shelf provides an essential guide for students, teachers, and others interested in taking a deeper look at some of the most pressing and popular controversies in this current moment of American history. JUNE 2027 One Volume; 200 Pages ISBN: 979-8-89179-958-5 List Price: $75 Influencers The attention economy has evolved from a fringe economic interest in the budding Digital Age to a pillar of the modern media and economic system. Around the world, micro and macro celebrities trade the interest they are able to generate on social media into real-world benefits. Often called “influencers,” these performers and media manipulators are essentially traders in the information economy, selling data to corporations in return for rewards. They also shape U.S. and global culture both by helping to strengthen corporate control over algorithms and shifting interest with regard to pop cultural issues and various products. Influencers can champion small-time creators and can help to popularize trends and new innovations, but they have also inspired debate and criticism as Americans and global internet users debate the degree to which social media influence should be considered a profession and the value that this digital role brings to the global media environment. AUGUST 2027 One Volume; 200 Pages ISBN: 979-8-89179-959-2 List Price: $75 Personalized Medicine Medicine changes rapidly with the introduction of new technologies, pharmaceuticals, and treatments. One of the frontiers of modern medicine is the idea that treatments might be more effective if interventions and approaches could be individualized. This concept, often called “personalized medicine,” is a medical approach that tailors aspects of disease prevention, diagnosis, and treatment to a person’s genetic profile and environment. Using data from genomic testing and screening patients for gene variants can help to make medical intervention more effective, while disease prevention might be made more potent by tailoring strategies to a person’s lifestyle and social/physical environment. This concept has been enlivening debates over the present and future of medicine in America and around the world. OCTOBER 2027 One Volume; 200 Pages ISBN: 979-8-89179-960-8 List Price: $75 Representative American Speeches, 2026-2027 Our annual collection of impactful speeches provides a unique lens into American attitudes and changing culture over the past year. Including diverse perspectives from some of America’s most well-known public figures, this issue explores the most recent challenges faced by our nation through the words of politicians, political activists, celebrities, and others who seek to inform, sway, or uplift the public. DECEMBER 2027 One Volume; 200 Pages ISBN: 979-8-89179-961-5 List Price: $75 H . W . W i l s o n 8 4 4 . 6 3 0 . 6 3 6 9 w w w . h w w i l s o n i n p r i n t . c o m
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