Galas, Judith C.

Text and accompanying photographs discuss the growing problem of teenage suicide in America and offers probable causes and means of prevention.

Discusses the history of plastics, its use, and its effect on the economy and the environment.

Traces the history and development of anesthesia, from the days before anesthetics were discovered, to the modern age and a look at the future.

Discusses the history and importance of the struggle for gay rights in such areas as the military, the workplace, the family, and the treatment of AIDS.

Examines the issue of drug use by athletes, both to enhance performance and as an escape, and includes a discussion on drug testing.

Traces the evolution and development of computers and the Internet, and discusses how they have contributed to pop culture.