Leinwand, Gerald

Examines the history, problems, and concerns of public education in America.

Examines some of the elements of the unifying phenomenon of patriotism in the United States.

Explores the techniques of transplantation and implant surgery which have developed since the 1950s, discussing the risks and moral issues involved.

Explores the techniques of transplantation and implant surgery which have developed since the 1950s, discussing the risks and moral issues involved.

Discusses the possibility that the American Constitution may be inadequate for a modern nation.

Describes the contemporary paradox of hunger and malnutrition in the United States, one of the richest countries in the world. Also discusses some solutions to eliminate this problem including government programs and public education.

Offers various definitions of heroes, discusses who becomes a hero in America and why hero-worship seems to have declined, and explores how to be a hero in one's own life.

Relates the complex history of American immigrants. Also includes information pertinent to the problems of immigration in the twenty-first century.

Examines the origins of the concept of civil liberties and reviews the controversial issue of what kinds of speech and expression are protected under provisions of the First Admendment.