Presents an overview of the history of capital punishment, theories on the causes of crime and the deterrent effects of punitive actions, and the moral and legal principles involved.
Presents an overview of the history of capital punishment, theories on the causes of crime and the deterrent effects of punitive actions, and the moral and legal principles involved.
Explores biological and sociological influences on maleness and femaleness, describes the roles of men and women throughout history, and offers information to help young adults evaluate themselves as persons.
Describes New England village life in 1810 as based on visits to Old Sturbridge Village, Massachusetts, and Old Slater's Mill in Pawtucket, Rhode Island.
Describes everyday life in a replica of the 17th-century community and presents interviews with men and women who speak Elizabethan English and live as the original settlers did.