social policy

Describes the contemporary paradox of hunger and malnutrition in the United States, one of the richest countries in the world. Also discusses some solutions to eliminate this problem including government programs and public education.

Contains alphabetized articles on approximately 160 social issues in the U.S., describing their histories, major aspects, and debates and controversies, and provides a chronology, further reading list, glossary, and documents with each.

Presents twenty-six articles debating the effects of victimhood on American society, discussing whether the nation is being tested by increasing claims of oppression, or if recent concessions are an appropriate outcome of women's and civil rights movements.

Twenty-seven essays debate issues related to the twenty-first-century American lifestyle, technology, society, and foreign policy, including reliance on oil, genetically engineered foods, hydrogen as an energy source, immigration, education, preemption and unilateralism, relations with Europe, and several others.

Contains twenty-seven essays in which the authors debate issues related to Africa, including the problems faced in the country, the spread of AIDS, the preservation of wild lands, and relief policies and initiatives.

Contains ten essays in which various authors present opposing viewpoints on the issue of affirmative action.

Discusses the history of various social policies concerning such areas as drugs, economics and welfare and offers ideas for policy reform.

Examines the creation of the New Deal and the events that led to it; politics during the Depression; and the life and personality of Franklin Roosevelt; and includes a photographic essay.