Examines multiple aspects of America's drug problem, including the variety of drugs available, the nature of drug abuse, the international drug trade, the effects on society, and what is being done to improve the situation.
Examines the welfare system in the United States from its inception during the 1930s to the present, discussing its various programs, problems that have occured, and efforts to reform it.
Arranged alphabetically by subject, this book examines more than 160 issues, events, and ideas that affect many areas of American life, including social welfare, civil rights, politics and government, the environment, economics, and more.
Examines the various ways people have chosen to protest in countries throughout the world, focusing on political protest, and suggesting effective ways young people can use protest to bring about changes in their government and communities.
Discusses a decade of enormous change and conflict in all areas of life including science, civil rights, social welfare, national defense, politics, and the arts.
Presents the history of espionage as agents of the Central Intelligence Agency and the Office of Strategic Services carry out covert intelligence operations to further American foreign and military policy.
Discusses the sometimes difficult relationship between politics and the press, covering such issues as freedom of the press, editorial fairness, and press endorsement of political candidates, as reflected in American history.
