social problems

Contains twenty-one essays that provide varying perspectives on issues related to culture conflict, discussing politics in the United States, the views of believers and humanists, global implications of culture wars, and economics; and including discussion questions, contact information for organizations, and bibliographies.

Contains a collection of articles that examine the various issues related to metropolitan and urban areas in the United States, including outsourcing of jobs, affordable housing, and homeland security, among others.

Presents Edward Bellamy's utopian novel, originally published in 1888, which follows the adventures of Julian West after he falls asleep in 1887 and awakens to find Boston in the year 2000 a near-perfect society.

Attempts to understand aspects of how the world works, looking at a number of social issues from a purely practical perspective, without emotional, moral, or political considerations.

Endangered species, homelessness and peace are among the issues tackled in this beautifully illustrated book about our planet offering a lofty dream, tidbits of information about our planet, and suggestions to motivate the reader to action.

Children from around the world express with words and pictures their wishes to make the world a better place.

"Anthology including over fifty works of poetry by 20th century writers on issues related to social justice in American society."--Provided by publisher.