Information Plus reference series

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.

This book discusses the environment, including an overview of the basic facts and historical background on the condition of the world's environment, up-to-date statistical information on pollutants, relevant laws and court cases, and the steps that have been taken to protect Earth's environment.

This book discusses education in the United States, including information on public versus private schooling, special education, education of gifted children, testing and achievements of students at various educational levels, national education goals, and national education policies.

This book describes the vast size and scope of the American economy, explains how it functions, and examines some of the challenges it faces, such as inflation, government regulation, off-shoring, and corporate scandals.

This book discusses the legal rights animals currently possess in the United States, the ways governments should protect wildlife, and the issues on research animals used in medical and veterinary investigations.

Compiled from source documents, reports, and studies, this book presents current and historical data on genetics and genetic engineering.

This book provides an overview of background information and summarizes up-to-date research, legislation, and statistical information concerning the problems of child abuse and domestic violence in the United States.

Using data from various branches of the U.S. government and from major independent polling organizations, this book discusses the formation of the Department of Homeland Security, the increased security measures at airports, the enactment of the Patriot Act of 2001, and much more.