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Death & dying : who decides?

Statistical and legal account of how and when do we die, emphasizing the right to die (moral, medical, and ethical aspects) and the problems of the elderly.

Death & dying : who decides?

Statistical and legal account of how and when do we die, emphasizing the right to die (moral, medical, and ethical aspects) and the problems of the elderly.

Abortion : an eternal social and moral issue

A factual account addressing the current social and moral issues surrounding abortion around the world including Vatican statements and proposed United States abortion legislation.

Growing old in America

Minorities : a changing role in American society

An up-to-date examination of minority groups and their composition in American society, focusing on occupations, status, crime, eduction, health, and political participation.

Minorities : a changing role in American society

An up-to-date examination of minority groups and their composition in American society, focusing on occupations, status, crime, eduction, health, and political participation.

The environment : a revolution in attitudes

Statistical account of the state of the environment emphasizing global warming, ozone depletion, waste disposal, toxins, and energy resources.

Growing up in America

Women's changing role

A look at women in America with current information on women's occupations, women and their children, child care, income and poverty, health, education, and women in politics.

Immigration and illegal aliens : burden or blessing?

Current examination of immigration policies, how they affect aliens, and the plight of the international refugees. Updated every two years.

Immigration and illegal aliens : burden or blessing?

Current examination of immigration policies, how they affect aliens, and the plight of the international refugees. Updated every two years.

Energy : shortage, glut, or enough?

Examination of energy concentrating on the state and future of coal, natural gas, oil, nuclear power, renewable energy sources, and conservation.

Social welfare : help or hindrance?

Statistical examination of welfare in the United States, emphasizing factors contributing to poverty and the utilization of benefits to individuals and families with dependent children, and welfare reform.

Social welfare : help or hindrance?

Statistical examination of welfare in the United States, emphasizing factors contributing to poverty and the utilization of benefits to individuals and families with dependent children, and welfare reform.

Social welfare : help or hindrance?

Statistical examination of welfare in the United States, emphasizing factors contributing to poverty and the utilization of benefits to individuals and families with dependent children, and welfare reform.

Homeless in America : how could it happen here?

Current examination of the homeless, emphasizing the demographics, causes, lack of affordable housing, and victimization of the homeless.

Child abuse : betraying a trust

Statistical account of child abuse including history, causes, and abused children and the law.

Gun control : restricting rights or protecting people?

Examination of guns and gun control emphasizing laws, regulations, and ordinances, court rulings, and public attitudes focusing on the pros and cons of gun control.

National security

Water : no longer taken for granted

Current look at water in the United States--its use, sources, quality, pollution, and protective legislation.

Crime : a serious American problem

Statistical look at crime in the United States, including types of crimes, victimization, prisons and jails, juvenile delinquency, public opinion, and how it affcts our lives.

Capital punishment : cruel and unusual?

A current look at capital punishment with historical as well as recent statistics, including the pros and cons of the death penalty.

Capital punishment : cruel and unusual?

A current look at capital punishment with historical as well as recent statistics, including the pros and cons of the death penalty.

Education : reflecting our society?

A look at American education, emphasizing national goals for improvement, students at risk, teachers, colleges and universities, and public opinion about education.

Endangered species : must they disappear?

Statistical examination of how environment factors affect species, vanishing land creatures, wildlife as recreation, and the protective measures being taken.

Endangered species : must they disappear?

Statistical examination of how environment factors affect species, vanishing land creatures, wildlife as recreation, and the protective measures being taken.

Profile of the nation : an American portrait

Concise, statistical account of population characteristics, family and households, labor force, income and poverty, health, education, crime, and general spending of our money.

Profile of the nation : an American portrait

Concise, statistical account of population characteristics, family and households, labor force, income and poverty, health, education, crime, and general spending of our money.

Water : no longer taken for granted

Current look at water in the United States--its use, sources, quality, pollution, and protective legislation.