social aspects

Examines the environmental and social consequences of the 2010 BP oil spill from the perspective of those directly affected by it.

A contributing editor at "Wired" examines the way entertainment has shifted in the face of new media and discusses how visionaries like Will Wright, James Cameron, and Damon Lindelof are changing how people play, relax, and think.

Provides information designed to help young people become more conscientious about their purchases, discussing sweatshops, advertising, fast food, and other topics, and offers ideas and resources for being a more educated consumer.

Collects essays and primary sources, such as speeches and government documents, to examine views on the Internet from countries around the world.

A collection of twenty-three essays that examines viewpoints on death and dying from around the world, discussing causes of death, end-of-life care, religion, and funeral practices.

Contains essays that provide insights into how Americans were influenced and affected by the Cold War and the pursuit of communists in the United States by Wisconsin senator Joseph McCarthy.