Hanmer, Trudy J

Discusses the history, culture, and people of Uganda.

Compares and contrasts the cultural geography of life in three mountain communities, in Kentucky, Peru, and China.

Discusses affirmative action policy in this country, including its history, its effects--particularly on African Americans--and current problems.

Discusses the history of Haiti, its struggle for independence, and its economy, culture, arts, religion, and people.

Traces the growth of cities in America from colonial days to modern times and discusses the problems and promises of urbanization.

Describes life in the Russian city of Leningrad during World War II.

Discusses the origins of unequal treatment of women, the history of the women's rights movement, and current issues facing women in the home, the workplace, and the justice system.

Traces the history of rock and roll music from its roots in blues and gospel to the present day and discusses its themes, changing styles, hits, and leading personalities.

Describes the nature of water, its sources and cycles, and the problems of pollution and the dwindling water supply.