social aspects

Examines how American hospitals have impacted the way people die and the way they feel about death, describing how health-care workers, including doctors and nurses, influence the events and decisions surrounding death.

Contends that modern journalism is a form of storytelling that has replaced the myths of earlier ages, and analyzes seven stories covered by "The New York Times" to show how they compare with traditional tales of the good mother, victim, scapegoat, hero, trickster, the other world, and the flood.

Chronicles the stories of epic earthquakes from throughout history, explaining the geological processes responsible for earthquakes and describing how they have long-lasting aftereffects on human societies and cultures.

Contains facts, tables, charts, and statistics on various aspects of the Internet and other electronics in the U.S., covering the rise of the Internet and cell phones and such topics as business, education, government, health resources, entertainment media, crime, daily life, and public opinion.

Explores how daily encounters with parents, spouses, bosses, and strangers shape the human brain and cells, and examines the development of the science of social intelligence, which studies those encounters and their impact on the interpersonal world.

Contains twenty-four essays that present the opposing viewpoints in genetic engineering, including how it affects society, ethical considerations, genetically modified crops, and the ability and need to regulate it.

Discusses common types of cancer, cancer cells, oncogenesis, cancer progression, therapies, cancer around the world, and clinical trials, and presents overviews of related topics, including eukaryote cells, recombinant DNA, gene therapy, matching tissues, and the Human Genome Project.

Presents a practical guide for librarians and educators to help them address issues relating to youth and technology, and offers advice on incorporating communications technology into public school libraries.

A collection of stories, interviews, and photographs that share the mixed impact guns have on young people's lives.

Presents an A to Z volume that provides information on death and dying, and addresses issues important to teens on topics such as the death of a family member or friend, violent deaths, suicides, and much more.