social aspects

Describes the experiences of those men and women who remained in the United States during World War II, discussing their emotional ups and downs, financial status, hard work, patriotism, fear, tension, shortages, and loneliness.

Explores how integrating gay and lesbian issues into classrooms and activities can transform school culture.

A collection of articles which analyze current debates about the impact modern technology is having on American society.

Traces the history of laudanum, focusing on how the drug was touted as a miracle drug during the nineteenth century, causing writers, artists, and everyday citizens to become addicted to it.

Discusses the latest medical advances made in the field of organ transplants, how and to whom the process is done, and the ethical questions transplants raise.

Contains essays that examine nineteenth-century advances and discoveries in life science, medicine, mathematics, physical science, and technology and invention; featuring a time line and overview for each topic, biographical profiles of important individuals in each discipline, and research and activity ideas for students.

Looks at the affect which economics, ecology, ethics, and other social concerns has on the design and construction of engineering projects.

Discusses the issues related to manifestations of violent behavior in sports at all levels of competition and the effect of this violence on society in general.

Examines the history of scientific discovery in the twentieth century, discusses how new discoveries redefine accepted levels of knowledge, and looks at how science is influenced by historical, cultural, and social factors.