Analyzes social welfare in the United States focusing on topics like poverty, public programs for poor families, and the characteristics of the homeless. Also examines the housing problem and how poverty impacts health.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
This book discusses women's demographic trends, educational achievement, employment, financial status, parental responsibilities, political roles, victimization, and health issues.