Newton, David E

Provides a comprehensive overview of issues related to fracking. Presents a historical overview of the topic; discusses related problems, controversies, and solutions; offers differing perspectives; and includes profiles of involved individuals. Also features data and primary source documents, resources for further study, a chronology, and a glossary of terms.

Explores the history, benefits, and risks of genetically modified organisms and crops, and chronicles important scientific discoveries in the field as well as the social, philosophical, economic, legal, and political issues that have arisen in response to these discoveries. Includes case studies, documents, a glossary, and an annotated bibliography.

Explores the history of LGBT youth, how society has changed viewpoints about LGBT youth through the years, and the critical issues facing LGBT youth today such as bullying in school and abuse at home.

Explores the regulation, production, and consumption of marijuana in the United States and around the world.

An informational guide to DNA evidence and forensic science, providing an overview of the topic, including a look at related laws, a chronology, and biographical listing, and including a guide to further research.

Provides information about advances made in the fields of chemistry and chemical engineering between 1996 and 1998; discusses careers available in the chemical sciences; and includes a list of related organizations and associations.

Provides an introduction to the history of nuclear energy, including biographical information on important people in the field. Discusses both the beneficial and the deadly ways nuclear energy has been used. Contains a guide to further research on nuclear power issues.