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Global garbage

exporting trash and toxic waste
1992
Examines the increasing problems of toxic waste disposal, including such areas as dumping in poor nations, military dumping, and waste disposal in space.

El Salvador, country in crisis

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.

El Salvador, country in crisis

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.

El Salvador, country in crisis

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.

Covert action

1991
Presents the history of espionage as agents of the Central Intelligence Agency and the Office of Strategic Services carry out covert intelligence operations to further American foreign and military policy.

The insanity plea

1984
An examination of the insanity plea, how it developed, how it works, and the controversy that surrounds it. Also discusses its effect on the criminal justice system in the United States.

Islamic states in conflict

1983
Describes the history of conflict among Middle Eastern tribes and nations before and since the birth of Islam.

Poland, the threat to national renewal

1982
Discusses the history of Poland, focusing on the rise of Communism; the formation of Solidarity, a collection of local unions; and the response of the Soviets and the Communist leaders in Warsaw to Solidarity.

Electronic surveillance

1987
Examines modern electronic tools used in surveillance involving federal agencies, private security, defense, and espionage, including wiretapping, other listening devices, satellite cameras, and other visual spying devices.

Commercialization of space

1987
Discusses plans, opportunities, and possiblities for the commercialization of space by private industry in such areas as tourism, research, mining surveillance, communication, and spinoffs from space technology.

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