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Exploitation of children

1997
Discusses issues relating to the exploitation of children including poverty, child labor in agriculture as well as in towns and cities, and hidden forms of child abuse.

Toxic waste

2010
Discusses various issues related to toxic waste, covering exposure to toxic organic chemicals, lead and mercury poisoning, stockpiles of toxic chemicals, and toxic chemicals in the home, and including two case studies for each as well as advice on what that reader can do to help.

Militarization of space

2011
Examines the controversies and challenges surrounding the militarization of space, with primary source documents exploring the issue, essays discussing United States and international opinions on the matter, and information on what it might mean for the future.

Weapons of mass destruction

2010
Explores the history of biological weaponry from ancient and medieval times, the development of chemical and nuclear weapons, the use of the atomic bomb over Japan, the Cold War arms race, and the increased production of weapons of mass destruction by other world powers.

America's role in the world

2009
A discussion of America's role in the world, reviewing the history of American foreign policy and providing global perspectives on the U.S., featuring a selection of related documents, and including facts and figures, biographical profiles, a list of organizations and agencies, an annotated bibliography, and tips on conducting research.

Genocide and international justice

2009
Explores genocide and international justice in the United States and abroad; and provides related primary source documents and research tools.

Global warming

2009
Offers a comprehensive overview of global warming, explaining what it is and why it has become a key world issue, exploring how it impacts the United States and other countries, and offering primary source documents and research tools that provide further information on the topic.

Human trafficking

2009
Human trafficking - the official term for the modern-day slave trade - consists of buying and selling people with the intent of exploiting them through forced labor or sexual acts. This book provides a thorough examination of this issue.

Human trafficking around the world

2011
Discusses the extent and effects of human trafficking, the term that is used today for modern-day slavery, which takes place in almost every country in the world.

Globalization

2011
Explains globalization, discusses its history and causes, and describes its impact on the world.

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