Contemporary world issues

Provides an overview of the development of DNA technologies, and discusses social, ethical, and political issues related to these technologies around the world. Also includes resources for studying DNA technology including a chronology of events and legislation, biographical sketches of related individuals, primary source documents, a list of key organizations to contact, a glossary of terms, and print and electronic resources.

Provides an in-depth look at climate change facts and statistics. It also discusses those that disagree with the scientific consensus.

"A comprehensive look at torture, this book examines societal understanding of its use, how we got here, and how it might be regarded in the future. Torture and Enhanced Interrogation: A Reference Handbook begins with an overview of the history of torture, beginning in Ancient Greece and continuing to Guantanamo Bay and beyond"--Provided by publisher.

"Provides a history and background of vegetarianism and veganism from prehistorical times to . . . [more current times] along with detailed discussions of the practice in each historical period since that time. The ancillary chapters provide additional information on important individuals and organizations in the field, relevant data and documents on the topic, an annotated bibliography, a chronology of important events, and a glossary of terms likely to be encountered in the field"--Provided by publisher.

Provides a review of research about intimate partner violence, including how views on domestic violence have changed over time.

Provides information about illegal immigration in the U.S., discussing the nature and history of unauthorized immigration, examining problems and controversies raised by illegal immigration and looking at proposed solutions, offering a worldwide perspective on the issue, and including profiles of influential people involved in illegal immigration matters, a chronology, graphs and tables, a directory of related organizations, and resources.

Examines the AIDS crisis around the world, with a chronology of events detailing the disease's spread, history, and impact, biographies of activists, advocates, and legislators, listings of organizations and agencies, and an annotated list of print and nonprint sources.

Discusses a number of issues related to discrimination against women in sports.

"Examines the ... epidemic of campus sexual assault, including a discussion of laws, high-profile cases, controversies, and proposed solutions"--Provided by publisher.

Contains data that illuminates key trends in student debt, including financial implications,interest rates, and length of repayment.