Contemporary world issues

Provides a survey of the resources available and a guide to further research on the topic of women in the Third World, including an overview of the issue, a detailed chronology, biographical sketches, statistics, documents, a directory of organizations, a list of print and nonprint resources, and a glossary.

Reviews the literature concerning single parents; provides a chronology of significant events in the history of single parenting; offers biographical sketches of people who have played key roles in some aspect of single parenting; and includes a directory of private and public organizations that work with single parents, and annotated lists of related resources.

Provides a survey of literature and other resources on the topic of school violence, with a chronology of key events relevant to the issue, biographical sketches of people active in the fight to control and prevent school violence, statistical information, and resources for additional study.

Provides a historic look at our planet's evolving climate. Explores scientific opinions about the global warming controversy and provides a guide for futher investigation. Includes biographical information on notable scientists who have contributed to this field.

Examines legalized gambling and the civic and personal issues at stake.

A research guide discussing a variety of issues related to the topic of rape in the United States, including trends in law enforcement, healthcare, and the correctional system. Includes information on key individuals and organizations involved in rape prevention and victims' rights.

An in-depth exploration of the issue of toxic waste and hazardous material.

Provides an overview of the background and history of the United States border security, discusses related problems and controversies and their solutions, and examines international concerns.

Discusses the development of lobbying as a force in American politics and the methods used by lobbyists to exert pressure on the government, and includes biographical sketches, a chronology, directory of interest groups, and glossary.

Presents a reference handbook that addresses issues of human rights around the world; and contains a detailed chronology of human rights events, profiles of major leaders of human rights including Jimmy Carter, Nelson Mandela, and Desmond Tutu, and primary documents.