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A comprehensive analysis of America's psychological response to the September 11 terrorist attacks, examining the mindset that drove the media and modern culture to focus on the roles of men, women, and family.

Presents a comprehensive examination of the presidency of Ronald Reagan comparing the significant political events during the 1980s with the social and cultural developments of that decade.

Discusses various aspects of Mexican society including anthropology, history, economics, politics and culture.

Presents interviews with twenty-nine men and women whose ideas are shaping our future.

Presents the text of Tony Kushner's stage drama "Angels in America," including part one, the Pulitzer Prize-winning "Millennium Approaches," which follows the thread of AIDS through the lives of several gay men; and part two "Perestroika," which continues the story after one of the characters has been declared a prophet.

Presents the natural environment and resources, people and culture, and business and economy of Nigeria, focusing on development and change in recent years.

This reference work covers the impact of the first decade of the twenty-first century, including the most significant people, institutions, events, and developments spanning both the United States and Canada. It contains more than 400 alphabetically arranged essays that cover the full breadth of North American history and culture throughout the decade.

Uses the metaphor of a disease to explore how society has been affected by Americans' obsessive quest for material gain.

This book looks at the way of life of Mexican people, including family life, education, religion, city and village life, and work.