Lucent overview series

Discusses various aspects of the Olympic games, including their history, politics, commercialization, size, participation, and drug use.

Discusses gangs and their various aspects, including the resons why people join them, their relationship to crime, their effects on society, and the prevention of gang-related crime.

Tells the story of Hurricane Katrina, a monster storm that struck the Gulf Coast in August 2005, virtually destroying New Orleans and other cities,killing almost twelve hundred people, and leaving more than a million residents homeless, discusses the government's response to the disaster, and the challenges that need to be overcome to rebuild the vulnerable area.

Surveys the social phenomenon of suicide, its causes, primary victims, and prevention.

Discusses various definitions of obesity and its possible causes, consequences, treatment, and prevention.

Describes eating disorders--including anorexia nervosa, bulimia, and binge eating disorder--and their causes, risk factors, effects, treatment, and prevention.

Examines the issue of drug use by athletes, both to enhance performance and as an escape, and includes a discussion on drug testing.

Discusses the history of the abortion controversy in the U.S.

Presents an overview of groups, past and present, formed to promote hatred of and violence against targeted minorities, and explores ways to foster understanding and peaceful coexistence.

Describes the increasing cultural diversity in America, and its effects on American society.