economic aspects

Examines issues related to human migration and the growth of settlements, including colonization, railroads, trade routes, commuting, and urban sprawl.

This book is a collection of articles in which authors debate why teens run away, how street teens can be helped, and whether street teens are a global problem.

This book discusses issues relating to indigenous peoples' rights, such as facing discrimination and economic disadvantage, their preference to practice full autonomy or a partial measure of it, and whether or not fair trade is a solution to many indigenous peoples' problems.

Examines the years between 1914 and 1932 in the context of American history, discussing how industrialization and urbanization affected the economy and society of the nation. An historical analysis of the 20's: the antecedent and resultant conditions.

An account of the decline of Naples under the rule of the Camorra describes how this organized crime network has gained control of the Neapolitan region in such areas as construction, high fashion, illegal drug trafficking, and toxic waste disposal.

Collects twenty-two essays that provide varying perspectives on issues concerning for-profit education, debating if the needs of school age and college students are met, what the future role of for-profit education is, and more.

Examines seven crises in American agriculture, including farm and ranch survivability, modernization, safe food and drinking water, and urbanization and land use; discusses tradition and change related to each crisis; provides biographies of important figures related to the crises; and includes resources for additional information.

An account of the decline of Naples under the rule of the Camorra describes how this organized crime network has gained control of the Neapolitan region in such areas as construction, high fashion, illegal drug trafficking, and toxic waste disposal.

Profiles six college athletes enrolled at large state universities, examining the impact of sports on academics and the underlying influence of business interests.