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Serie: Contemporary world issues
GebondenEngels9781598841527
3-3-2009
An accessible introduction to climate change that outlines key scientific, economic, and political issues, reviews how the global community has addressed the issue to date, and discusses the options being explored for further action. Meer
GebondenEngels9781598843224
13-4-2012
An authoritative but accessible reference, this book enables anyone to truly understand both the background and operation of the U.S. tax system and current tax reform proposals. Meer
GebondenEngels9781598845266
23-4-2012
This book exposes the role of children in war, describing where, why, and how children are deployed, the attempts made by international organizations to protect children, and the underlying political and cultural issues that make this such a thorny issue. Meer
GebondenEngels9781598845365
19-4-2011
This in-depth examination reviews fundamental changes of the past decade that have reduced homelessness in the United States and other Western democracies. Meer
GebondenEngels9781440858598
7-3-2019
GebondenEngels9781440833946
1-12-2015
This unbiased look at the minimum wage debate in America traces the history of minimum wage policy at both the federal and state levels, discusses the controversies swirling around the issue, and examines the veracity of claims made by people on both sides of the debate. Meer
GebondenEngels9781440834844
24-2-2017
GebondenEngels9781598846492
12-9-2011
The Internet is great-until someone hacks your accounts or otherwise violates your privacy. This expert book provides a thorough and up-to-date overview of the key issues and risks relative to online privacy and explains how to counter those risks with solutions everyone needs to know. Meer
GebondenEngels9781598846614
12-9-2011
This comprehensive reference examines the history and importance of youth participation in politics, suggests reasons for their disengagement, and discusses efforts to increase the interest of young voters in the political process-a process in which they could be a controlling factor. Meer
GebondenEngels9781598847321
9-1-2013
This book provides an insightful introduction to the most important field of military innovation for the 21st century-robotic and drone weaponry. Meer
GebondenEngels9781598843149
16-6-2011
This book provides a lively understanding of the growing Latina/o population in the United States, highlights the problems that confront this ethnic group, and discusses proposed solutions to these issues. Meer
GebondenEngels9781598844214
3-3-2011
This thorough examination of the roots and motivations for U.S. national security space policy provides an essential foundation for considering current space security issues. Meer
GebondenEngels9781598844238
19-7-2012
Drawing on government data and interdisciplinary expertise, this timely book seeks to explain why the changing economic and legal status of women has not reduced the gender gap in criminal offending. Meer
GebondenEngels9781598844252
22-7-2011
This book provides a much-needed survey of the discrimination and violence against women in developing countries, and identifies the literature and resources available about this topic. Meer
GebondenEngels9781598844412
6-4-2012
This book examines the rapid expansion of urban areas worldwide, especially within the previous 50 years, identifying the factors that have contributed to this phenomenon and exploring its many consequences. Meer
GebondenEngels9781598845945
17-8-2012
This book serves as a one-stop source for comprehensive information on the entertainment industry, providing a historical overview of the economics of the field, a series of short biographies of the impact makers, and an extensive annotated bibliography of more sources for in-depth research. Meer
GebondenEngels9781440858833
7-1-2020
This one-stop resource for students, activists, educators, and advocates provides a thorough and accessible overview of the many dimensions of domestic violence and abuse, including risk factors, consequences, and resources. Meer
GebondenEngels9781440859762
5-10-2020