social aspects

Nobel Laureate Doris Lessing provides a fictional account of her parent's experiences during World War I, when her father was a farmer turned soldier who lost a leg, and her mother was a nurse stationed at Royal Free Hospital; and also describes their relationship after the close of the Great War, based on the real-life memories of the author.

A comprehensive, A to Z encyclopedia that addresses such topics as food companies, brands, health, science and technology, culture, and the environment.

Offers those on the autism spectrum tips and advice to help them master the communication and social perception skills needed to date and overcome the social skill deficits and sensory issues that may negatively impact a relationship.

Traces the history of the Starbucks Corporation, discussing how, over the last fifteen years, American culture has been influenced by the company and exploring key issues, such as gentrification and fair trade, that have arisen as Starbucks becomes more popular and powerful.

Discusses how sex-segregated sports policies which keep women from competing in sports with men reinforces the view that women are inferior, even though women have physiological advantages in some sports, and also illustrates how policies construct sex-group differences instead of reflect them.

Profiles ten notable individuals in the field of mathematics, discussing their research, accomplishments, ethical and professional obstacles, and contributions. Includes photographs, illustrations, chronology of notable events, and a list of resources.

Traces the development of India's popular culture, chronicling its explosion of movies, music, mass media, consumerism, spiritual practices, and more.

Argues that humanity is facing a profound transition into an era of extremes of wealth and poverty, extremes in technology, extremes in weapons, and extremes of globalism that will test man's survival and stamina and examines the challenges these extremes present for global society.