social policy

Examines the underlying ideas and principal objectives of the original Great Society legislation proposed by President Lyndon Johnson in the 1960s, and discusses why the reforms Johnson sought in the areas of civil rights, health care, poverty, education, urban life, and consumerism ultimately failed to achieve their purpose.

Discusses the legacy of Ronald Reagan's presidency, arguing that despite people's nostalgia for his time in office, he destroyed the American way of life by initiating unsustainable economic policies while pioneering the use of divisive issues to distract everyday citizens.

Chronicles the Native American's forced assimilation into white man's culture between 1880 and 1980 and provides a comprehensive study of the overall effects upon the lives of those children who were taken from their families.

Successful entrepreneur Steve Poizner shares the story of his experiences after taking a break from the world of business to teach twelfth grade at Mount Pleasant High School, a troubled public school in San Jose, California.

Presents primary documents, including laws, court cases, personal testimonies, and others, that provide insights into the history of conflict over the issue of gay and lesbian rights in the United States, from colonial times to 2000.

A collection of essays that offer opposing viewpoints on issues related to the family, discussing such topics as adoption, divorce laws, day care, and welfare reform.

A collection of essays, cartoons, thoughts, and poems in which famous Americans say how they would make America a better place.

Identifies the influences that cause nations to either succeed or descend into turmoil, arguing that human-caused political and economic factors drive this process more than any other. Uses examples ranging from the Roman Empire to the North and South Korea of today and includes black-and-white photographs.