social conditions

Examines the daily lives of immigrants to the United States since 1965, providing an overview of the migration stories of people from various countries and continents, and discussing economics, family life and identity, community, society and culture, stereotypes and discrimination, and policy and politics.

Photographs, illustrations, and text describe the experiences of African-American children growing up in the United States from the first African-American baby born in the Jamestown colony through the children growing up in the middle of gang wars at the dawn of the twenty-first century.

Discusses aspects of slavery in ancient Rome, including becoming a slave, its privileges and perils, the use of slaves in farming, business, and public service, and the dark side of the institution.

Presents a comprehensive history of American childhood from the sinful creatures early Puritans perceived them to be to the farms and factories of the nineteenth century and war years of the twentieth century and examines their development and influence on the nation.

Addresses the issues of family and illegal immigration through the story of a young boy's dangerous journey from Honduras to the U.S. in search of his mother, who left him and his sibling behind make a better life for her family.

Offers advice to administrators on how to encourage the teachers in their schools or districts and create a climate that allows them to take risks and act as coaches to their students.

Jeanne Marie Laskas reveals personal stories of working class Americans, including coal miners, cowboys, and air traffic controllers.

Discusses the historical background of the women's rights movement in the United States, addresses controversies, and features personal narratives from activists and authors involved in the movement.

Explores the changing role of women as the major breadwinners in families, and examines the changes that affect both sexes.

Discusses the friendship of eleven childhood friends who grew up together in Ames, Iowa before moving to various states and managing to maintain their connections through college, careers, marriage, motherhood, illness, and divorce.