Troubled society

Examines the historic and legal views of suicide, the reasons that people turn to suicide, and how suicide may be prevented.

Discusses the problem of homelessness in our society, how and why people become homeless, what happens to homeless people, and possible remedies for this situation.

Presents both sides of the gun control debate while describing some of the more shocking incidents in which the use of guns played a tragic role.

Takes a closer look at some of the myths of aging and discusses the ways that society deals with the aged in economic, political, social, and medical settings.

Examines the origins and dangers of toxic and hazardous wastes and what can be done about them.

Discusses the concept of prejudice; describes forms of discrimination based on race, sex, age, sexual preference, physical handicap, and appearance; and examines civil rights legislation.

Discusses the phenomenon of gangs and how they reflect such social problems as poverty, racism, and drugs.

Discusses why and how religious cults begin and prosper, describes the different types, and examines in detail the events surrounding cult leaders Charles Manson and Jim Jones.

Discusses capital punishment, whether it is applied fairly to everyone, and whether it does any good.