Imagines what the world would be like if an asteroid struck Earth, speculating on the types of immediate and long-term damage that would result and how people would adapt to their new environment.
Examines the roles women played in American society from 1492 through 1774, discusses variations in them, and explores how they shaped a woman's identity.
Presents an investigation of terrorism in the twenty-first century, providing a definition of terrorism, discussing why it occurs, describing various terrorist groups, and examining the terrorist attacks on the U.S. on September 11, 2001.
Explores the history, culture, and people of the United Kingdom; and describes its population and settlements, government and politics, economy and education, religions, and environment.
Defines fundamentalism, describes and compares Christian, Islamic, and other forms of fundamentalism, and contemplates future developments in fundamentalism in several countries. Includes a time line, glossary, and further reading list.
Discusses the history of the Arab-Israeli conflict, covering the main events, significant leaders, strategies, and the consequences, and includes a chronology of the major wars of the conflict.
Examines the phenomenon of terrorism, or the intentional use of violence against civilians for a political purpose. The book reviews the history of terrorism, its causes, and its human and economic impact. Case studies, quotes, and media excerpts help to illuminate one of the most serious global security threats today.
Examines some of the fundamental questions surrounding the issues of consumerism and discusses how it affects underdeveloped countries, why some people are opposed to it, and what drives people to consume.
