Newton, David E

Explores information that has been learned through the research of astrochemists and space exploration, discussing chemical composition of planets, the formation of heavy elements, star classification, and other related topics.

Provides information on a variety of environmental topics, including air and water pollution, Earth Day 1970, green chemistry, the ozone layer, solid waste disposal, and more. Includes photographs, illustrations, a glossary, a list of resources, and an index.

Reports on developments in forensic chemistry, featuring a brief introduction to the history of the field, and covering fingerprinting, serology, toxicology and drug testing, arson and explosives investigations, and DNA.

Outlines the main features of the debate about ozone depletion and provides background information on topics related to the issue, including the role of chemicals, important events, biographies of people working in the field, data, resources, and a glossary.

Offers an overview of violence in the media, a chronology of major events in the development of the controversy over whether the government should limit such violence, biographical sketches of people central to the debate, and essays considering both sides of the issue.

Examines differing opinions on the topic of drug testing by employers, in schools, and in sports as a means of curbing drug abuse.

Provides an introduction to the discovery, occurrence, and uses of chemical elements.

Examines the types, functions, and basic principles of particle accelerators, both linear and circular, and their application in the search for the basic building blocks of nature.

Examines the world energy crisis, providing background information; discussing related problems, controversies, and solutions; and including data and documents.

Examines the history, legal aspects, equipment, and various philosophies of hunting.