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Child abuse and domestic violence

A comprehensive summary of the most up-to-date research in the area of child abuse and domestic violence as of 2017, with charts and graphs as well as statistical information.

Sports in America

recreation, business, education, and controversy
2016
With tables and figures representing the most recent and important statistics on sports, this book presents graphics covering the percentage of people who gamble on sports, the adult attendance at sporting events, and the values and revenues of particular sports teams.
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World poverty

2016
This book examines the forms that poverty takes around the world and describes poverty's many causes, the serious negative consequences that it has for individuals and societies, and the efforts to eliminate it.
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Weight in America

obesity, eating disorders, and other health risks
2016
This book brings together information from academic and governmental sources on every aspect of overweight, obesity, and eating disorders, including their prevalence in the United States.
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Health and wellness

2016
This book examines health and wellness among Americans, including the ways in which illness is currently prevented, identified, and treated.
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Endangered species

protecting biodiversity
2017
This book looks at what has been done to protect endangered species in America and around the world and discusses conflicting opinions over what future actions are needed.
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Women in America

2016
This book discusses women's demographic trends, educational achievement, employment, financial status, parental responsibilities, political roles, victimization, and health issues.
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Growing old in America

2016
This book explores the current condition of growing old in the United States, including information on the economic status of older people, the Social Security program, Medicare and Medicaid, working and retirement, and the living arrangements and care of the elderly.
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