Gerdes, Louise

Presents a selection of articles that examine issues related to serial murder, discussing the nature of serial murder, female serial killers, why serial murderers kill, the struggles of surviving victims and family, and public reactions to serial killers.

Contains a selection of primary source documents that represent all sides of the debate over sexual harassment, discussing the severity of the problem, the causes, and the legal ramifications.

A collection of speeches from political figures which deal with the economic, social, and political issues surrounding the Great Depression.

A selection of sources and interpretations designed to help students understand the factors leading up to the Stock Market Crash of 1929 and discover how the crash affected life in America.

This book explores the nature and scope of violence against women as well as possible solutions to this long-standing problem.

Presents an overview of changing attitudes toward drunk driving, and features twenty essays in which various authors discuss the problem of drunk driving, share personal stories of tragedy and triumph, explore solutions to the problem of drunk driving, and examine legal issues related to drunk driving.

Contains essays that examine some of the defining events of the 1920s including WWII, Pearl Harbor, women workers, motion pictures and the Cold War.

Twenty-five essays present information on the effects of marijuana use, the issue of marijuana legalization, and medical marijuana, as well as personal stories of marijuana use and abuse. Also includes a comprehensive introduction, a list of related organizations, and a bibliography.

Contains nearly thirty essays that present opposing viewpoints on issues related to sexually transmitted diseases, discussing the nature of STDs, the impact of sexually transmitted diseases on society, prevention, and treatment, and including personal testimonies.

Contains thirty essays in which the authors discuss various aspects of diabetes, discussing the nature of the disease, its causes, prevention, and treatment, and including articles in which people describe their experiences living with diabetes.