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  • A compelling look at the challenges of freshwater conservation and management ... A compelling look at the challenges of freshwater conservation and management issues facing the United States at the start of the new millennium. Battles have been fought lives have been lost countries divided-and all for one reason-water.... more
  • A balanced and thoughtful analysis of human reproduction issues in the United ... A balanced and thoughtful analysis of human reproduction issues in the United States with emphasis on the ethical and policy implications of cutting-edge reproductive technologies. Few subjects are as divisive and partisan as the issues surrounding... more
  • A compelling look at the challenges of freshwater conservation and management ... A compelling look at the challenges of freshwater conservation and management issues facing the United States at the start of the new millennium. Battles have been fought lives have been lost countries divided-and all for one reason-water.... more
  • Exhaustively updated this second edition provides a current assessment of worl... Exhaustively updated this second edition provides a current assessment of world population and the range of economic social and environmental issues it raises. What do we now know about the future capacity of the Earth to support humankind? How do... more
  • This book covers a wide range of issues and controversies within the world of ... This book covers a wide range of issues and controversies within the world of sports--including drug use economics ethics ethnicity gender globalization politics race sexuality and technology--from both a U.S. and global perspective. World Sports: A... more
  • A sweeping overview of the problems politics and policies of international and... A sweeping overview of the problems politics and policies of international and domestic management of the world s oceans. The world ocean is one of the most important global resources. Without it most life on earth would not survive because the... more
  • This book offers a critical look at celebrity and celebrities throughout histo... This book offers a critical look at celebrity and celebrities throughout history emphasizing the development of celebrity as a concept its relevance to individuals and the role of the public and celebrities in popular culture. Tabloid magazines... more
  • Provides timely and up-to-date facts context perspectives and tools to make in... Provides timely and up-to-date facts context perspectives and tools to make informed decisions about nuclear energy. In the 21st century nuclear power has been identified as a viable alternative to traditional energy sources to stem global climate... more
  • This work is an important new edition of a classic study--one of the few exhau... This work is an important new edition of a classic study--one of the few exhaustive examinations of childhood sexual abuse available--with 40 percent new material. Even though it is as old as human history child sexual abuse has generally remained a... more
  • A shrewd and compelling examination of how political figures throughout histor... A shrewd and compelling examination of how political figures throughout history have used scientific findings to achieve their objectives--just as scientists have often put political forces to work to achieve their own goals. The U.S. government has... more
  • An expert examination of U.S. immigration law and its various reforms from 196... An expert examination of U.S. immigration law and its various reforms from 1965 to the present. U.S. Immigration: A Reference Handbook is an authoritative timely and balanced review of immigration law in the United States. This title ranges from the... more
  • A collective overview of contemporary developments affecting court organizatio... A collective overview of contemporary developments affecting court organization and judicial procedures. America has a long history of sensationalized trials and infamous lawyers and judges but what is the truth about how our system of jurisprudence... more
  • A collective overview of contemporary developments affecting court organizatio... A collective overview of contemporary developments affecting court organization and judicial procedures. America has a long history of sensationalized trials and infamous lawyers and judges but what is the truth about how our system of jurisprudence... more
  • Cyberwarfare a term that encompasses a wide range of computer-based attacks on... Cyberwarfare a term that encompasses a wide range of computer-based attacks on targeted enemy states has emerged as one of the most pressing national security concerns of the 21st century. All around the world the scramble to shield thoroughly... more
  • From exotic spa treatments to euthanasia this book examines the background and... From exotic spa treatments to euthanasia this book examines the background and social context of medical tourism--the practice of traveling for health care. This work also documents how this industry is reshaping the face of medicine worldwide for... more
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