economics

Examines the rising rate of deaths from suicides, drug overdoses, and alcoholism among white working class Americans without a college degree. Argues that it is the result of the expensive health care system and flaws in capitalism, and suggests a way forward.

"A primer to the economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, covering the reasons for shutting down the economy, and how to restart the economy after the shutdown ends"--Provided by publisher.

Provides a comprehensive overview of issues related to healthcare reform. Presents a historical overview of the topic; discusses related problems, controversies, and solutions; offers differing perspectives; and includes profiles of involved individuals. Also features data and primary source documents, resources for further study, a chronology, and a glossary of terms.

Examines the possible consequences of the growth of prescription drug use and the impact of direct-to-consumer promotion (DTC) and off-label marketing.

"An in-depth exploration of the way the pharmaceutical industry is manipulating us and our world"--Provided by publisher.

A personal chronicle, a series of portraits painted with words and a sociological analysis of a small town in France. Pleure has 364 inhabitants and is located on the Bressan plain in the western part of Jura. It is the story of how an agricultural village is surviving in a country where agriculture plays a less significant role in the nation's economy.