Contemporary world issues

Examines the philosophies, psychologies, and issues involved in international terrorism.

Discusses the health hazards of indoor air contaminants and includes information on their sources, the illnesses they can cause, the ways of controlling them, and other related topics.

Discusses how slavery is practiced in the twenty-first century, providing information on how slavery has changed throughout history, why it is still found in the modern world, what governments and activists are doing about it, and other related topics.

Answers some of the basic questions about the destruction of the earth's oceans, examining the various types of pollution and their effects on marine life and humankind.

Provides an overview of courts and trial processes, looks at issues and controversies related to courts and trials, and includes a chronology of significant events and legislation, biographies of activists and legislators, a directory of organizations and agencies, and other references.

Presents a series of essays by professional writers and scholars on the subject of world poverty and addresses issues such as immigration and open border ethics, health and education, agricultural subsidies as well as provides biographical sketches on a number of noted individuals such as Bill Gates, George McGovern, and Robert McNama.

Contains articles that explore the history of nuclear weapons and nonproliferation efforts, examines issues and controversies related to the topic, and includes a chronology, a look at notable people and events, facts and documents, a list of organizations, associations, and governmental agencies, and a selection of print and nonprint resources.

Presents a comprehensive study on global terrorism and counterterrorism, types and causes of terrorism, recruitment techniques, training and weaponry, moral and legal issues, profiles of leaders and organizations, and government agencies.

Provides answers to some of the most basic questions about the world's disappearing rain forests. Examines the reasons for the forests' destruction, how it affects the indigenous animal and plant life, as well as the entire planet.

Examines the legal, political, and social aspects surrounding the issue of child care in America.