An introduction to postpartum depression, explaining what it is, and discussing its diagnosis, drug and nondrug treatments and therapies, and the effects of the condition on the newborn and other family members.
A collection of controversial essays that debate issues associated with urban sprawl, defining its cause and exploring various ways to deal with the problem.
Presents an overview of globalization, and features articles that provide opposing viewpoints on the issues of whether globalization will hurt workers, harm developing countries, destroy the environment, and pose a threat to democracy.
Presents a short study of the people, culture, and politics of Nicaragua, and describes its history and geography, Spanish rule and independence, the Sandinista Revolution in the 1970s, and more.
Presents an overview of the history, geography, and culture of Sri Lanka, and examines its system of government, the people, economy, religion, and more.
Presents a comprehensive overview of Costa Rica, including information on its history, geography, people, and culture, with chronology and national statistics.
Contains an introduction to the country of Belize, including information on the geography, history, people, and culture, as well as the challenges the country is currently facing.
