Contemporary issues companion

Presents a collection of twenty-one essays that discuss the causes, prevention, and treatment of Alzheimer's, and includes three personal narratives about the disease.

Contains twenty-six articles that examine issues related to rape, providing an overview of rape and sexual assault; looking at the causes of rape and its aftermath; sharing personal perspectives on rape; and discussing prevention methods.

Contains twenty essays that examine topics related to teen pregnancy, discussing the realities of teen sexual activity and pregnancy, prevention and reduction, and pregnancy options, and includes five first-person accounts from young mothers.

Places ethnic violence in a historical perspective and discusses causes and cures for it.

Discusses the causes, nature, and prevention of violence in schools.

Contains nineteen essays that offer varying perspectives on issues related to cancer, including causes, symptoms, treatments, and personal experiences; and provides contact information for organizations and a bibliography.

A collection of articles and essays examining issues surrounding teen smoking, including why teens begin smoking, how tobacco companies target teens, what impact smoking has on teen health, how the government is trying to stop teen smoking, and other related topics.

Articles, essays, historical documents, and book excerpts examine the social and political controversies surrounding teenage alcoholism, covering topics such as patterns of alcohol consumption, underage drinking and the media, parental responsibility, underage alcohol policies.

Examines a wide range of issues related to women's health in the twenty-first century, including the impact of culture on women's health, reproductive health, mental health, eating disorders, breast cancer, and depression.

Examines the issue of genetic engineering, including such topics as its impact on society and the need for regulation.