An Impact book

Discusses the characteristics of one of the most rapidly increasing sexually transmitted diseases and describes its symptoms and effects. Also provides some suggestions for curbing its spread.

Discusses PMS, a medical problem common to many women, describing its possible causes, varied symptoms, and ways of alleviating the problem. Also examines the legal and social issues that are relevant to PMS.

Discusses the new conservatism in politics including the new leaders, the Republican Party today, spheres of influence, moral issues, platforms, and drawbacks.

Describes the process of atomic fusion and explores the dangers and promise of regarding it as a major source of energy in the future.

Discusses the role of forensic medicine in the solution of crimes and describes the jobs of various experts involved in this process.

Examines the problem of illiteracy, noting the suspected causes of the high rates in the Unites States, as well as the programs that successfully combat the problem around the world.

Examines the procedures and uses of DNA fingerprinting as a method of identification in forensic science.

Discusses the United States' relationship with the world's oldest civilization from 1784 when American traders set sail for China to the opening of full relations following the Vietnam War.

Traces the history of relations between Cuba and the United States from the Revolutionary War to the present day.

Analyzes the political upheaval which has resulted in El Salvador's civil war, examines the role of the United States in the conflict, and considers the future of this Central American country.