Impact book

Explains what species are, how they become extinct, and the effect of extinction on the ecology, and surveys endangered species of plants and animals and possible solutions.

Describes the ten-year, multimillion dollar Human Genome Project and its process of gene mapping and addresses some of the criticisms of the project.

Relates the complex history of American immigrants. Also includes information pertinent to the problems of immigration in the twenty-first century.

Text and accompanying photographs recount the history of the events that shaped the migrant work force in the United States.

Text and photographs examine the controversial question of a terminally ill person's right to die.

Surveys the topic of housing in modern America, examining such aspects as the low-income rental housing crisis, public housing, and the question of renting versus buying a home.

Examines the American government's role in developing nuclear weapons and conducting atomic testing, focusing on the effects of radiation on humans and the victims' attempts to sue the government for compensation.

Explores both sides of the issue in the conflict between environmentalists and property rights activists regarding the role of government.

Presents the politics, economics, and modern history of the Philippines, with emphasis on the period from the ascension of Ferdinand Marcos to the installment of Corazon Aquino as new president.