Library in a book

Examines the the debate over legal execution in the U.S., looking at various arguments for and against the practice; and includes a chronology, a list of key people in the history of capital punishment, a glossary, a guide to further research, and a selection of resource information.

Presents a history of the tobacco industry and smoking, looks at laws related to tobacco, features a biographical listing of significant people in the field, and includes a chronology, a glossary, and a guide to further research.

Based upon the UN Commission's definition of weapons of mass destruction, the author presents an overview of the topic that includes a chronology of important events, glossary of terms, index, and annotated bibliography.

Provides reference tools on global warming, including articles on key issues and legal aspects, guidance on how to research global warming, a chronology, a glossary, biographies, an annotated bibliography, an annotated list of organizations and agencies, statistics, diagrams, and government documents.

Presents an overview of issues surrounding the changing role of biotechnology and genetic engineering, and includes a chronology, brief biographies of significant individuals in the field, a glossary of terms, and a guide to further research.

Presents an overview of issues surrounding the changing role of biotechnology and genetic engineering, and includes a chronology, brief biographies of significant individuals in the field, a glossary of terms, and a guide to further research.