Langone, John

Provides behind-the-scenes accounts of some of history's greatest science discoveries.

Chronicles humanity's struggle to come to terms with the concept of time and their attempts to measure it, use it, standardize it, beat it, and understand it.

Discusses the people, history, and culture of Japan. Focuses not only on Japan's glories, but on the problems the country faces as well, such as the fierce pressures Japanese society places on its youth and its workers, and the conflicts between old and new values, approaches, and perspectives.

Discusses the environmental crisis, focusing on such problems as overpopulation, the pollution of water, air and land, ozone depletion, global warming, and disappearing wildlife. Suggests ways to improve life in the twenty-first century.

Discusses the history of various racial and ethnic groups in the United States, including contributions made despite biases, and examines the problem of religious and sexual discrimination.

Discusses the land and wildlife of the Antarctic and examines the lives of the scientists, servicemen, and civilians who live and work there.

Discusses attitudes toward suicide throughout history and describes the psychological profile of suicides and ways that someone considering suicide can be helped.

Analyzes our ideas of morality and ethics and considers social issues such as human rights, war, and capital punishment and ethics in medicine, business, journalism, and other fields.

Examines the roots and outward manifestations of aggression and violence, the role of society and the individual, and what can be done to lessen the trend toward violent behavior and encourage a peaceful approach.

Explains the mechanisms and principles behind everyday technology, machines, processes, and systems.