economic aspects

Sara Bongiorni recounts her family's year-long boycott of Chinese products, describing what she learned about how easy, or difficult, it could be to live without China, which is the world's fastest growing economy.

The authors examines the decisions that people as a whole make regarding their finances and health, and offer suggestions on how to make it easier for people to make more beneficial choices.

The author examines the issues that have led to the decline of journalistic professionalism in recent years including intentional frauds and corruption, the effect of the Internet, and serious stories about unethical practices in journalism.

A comprehensive guide to making money in the music industry that explains the many ways people can make a profit and offers expert advice on how they can protect themselves from bad deals, copyright infringement, recording scams, and other cons.

Entertainment and copyright lawyer Peter M. Thall presents inside information for musicians on royalties, catalogue valuation, touring contracts, copyright issues, and other legal concerns, presenting examples from his years representing various artists.

Examines the massive oil fires set by retreating Iraqi troops in Kuwait during the 1991 Persian Gulf War, and describes the effects on the people, economy, and environment of the entire region and how scientists continue to track pollution levels and health histories.

This book, focusing on money and finances, explains the changes that divorce brings to a family, including custody issues, child support, living arrangements, visitation rights, and other problems.

Presents twenty-three articles that argue opposite perspectives on issues affecting developing nations, discussing globalization, the responsibilities of industrialized nations, and democratization.

Contains twenty-four essays in which the authors debate the issue of modern slavery, providing an overview of marginal workers and global slavery; discussing slave labor, child labor, and the maquiladores; and considering economic growth and human rights in relation to the global economy.