Groundwork guides

An introduction to democracy that discusses the origins from the ancient Greeks and Romans through the twenty-first century, and explains how and why democracy thrives, the struggles of women and minorities to gain democratic rights, globalization and other threats, and more.

Exposes the roots of the gang problem in locations around the world, looks at the appeal of gangs, especially to the young and poor, and offers ideas for reforms.

Examines the development and characteristics of hip-hop, describing its inspiration from Puerto Rico, Cuba, and Jamaica, as well as its racial, multicultural, and multilingual influences.

Examines the development and characteristics of hip-hop, describing its inspiration from Puerto Rico, Cuba, and Jamaica, as well as its racial, multicultural, and multilingual influences.

Examines the definition of "genocide"; the response of governments and the United Nations to genocide; and genocide prevention; and presents case histories.

Examines the design, rhetorical devices, and power inherent in different forms of news, from newspapers to the Internet, the radio, and television, covering the facts about who owns news venues, various ethical issues, and the role of investigative journalism amid war and an increase in newspaper circulations outside of the West.

A summary that covers the science of climate change, what its effects are, what it will do in the future, and what can be done about it.

Exposes the roots of the gang problem in locations around the world, looks at the appeal of gangs, especially to the young and poor, and offers ideas for reforms.

Provides an introduction to Islam, its history, and issues that have arisen around it.

Offers scientific explanations for questions commonly asked about climate change, discussing the causes and consequences, and examining what can be done to combat the negative effects of climate change.