Lucent overview series

An overview of AIDS including information about its discovery, methods of prevention, testing for HIV infection, the global epidemic, and what the future holds.

Discusses the issue of world hunger--its causes, effects, and what can be done to stop it.

Discusses organ transplants, including their history, the politics of waiting for organs, ethical and economic considerations, solutions to the organ shortage, and the future of organ transplantation.

Presents a historical overview of drug trafficking and discusses its economic and legal aspects.

Explores the biological, emotional, legal, and philosophical aspects of death, including causes of death, cross-cultural perspectives on death and its aftermath, and ways of coping with the deaths of people we know.

Examines the history and development of artificial body parts and their recent improvement through electronic technology.

Defines juvenile crime and its causes and discusses both punishment and prevention.

Discusses the evolution of American cities, the problems they now face, how crime affects them, and what can be done to revitalize them.

A history of money from ancient times to the present day. Discusses bartering, counterfeit money, and the possible advent of a cashless society.

Traces the history of spying and the issues it raises for present and future generations.