Chronicles the Czarist Russian Empire in the 1800s, the birth of Bolshevism, events leading to the Russian Revolution of 1917, and the development of new political structures in its aftermath.
Discusses how censorship relates to the First Amendment and freedom of speech, historic fights for and against censorship in the United States, and how censorship has become an increasingly inflammatory issue with regards to the Internet.
Examines the life and work of the star of the Los Angeles Lakers who became a crusader for AIDS education and treatment and established himself as a business leader after his retirement from the team.
Analyzes the controversial area of individual privacy with a focus on such issues as the confidentiality of medical and other personal information, the ethics of drug testing, the rights of the news media to intrude into private lives, and the need to balance law enforcement and privacy concerns.
An addition to a well-researched series tells the stories of the youngest victims of the Holocaust, including Jews and other victims of the Nazis, as well as the Hitler Youth, themselves exploited by power-hungry adults.
Millard Fillmore is considered one of the more obscure U.S. presidents. Born in poverty, he rose from a tenant farming family to become president of the United States. Millard Fillmore explores the presidency of a man from humble beginnings who, throughout his presidency, battled the question of slavery and maintaining the unity of the nation. Book jacket.
Takes a look at the people, scholars, and Internet-based organizations who deny the existence of the Holocaust in an attempt to revise history while exploring the meaning behind their actions.
The myths of teen fatherhood are set against the reality as financial responsibilities, family issues, and stories from teen parents reveal what it is like to have this difficult role.
Having survived the Nazi regime of World War II, thousands of Jewish refugees faced further struggles as they tried to find a new and welcoming homeland, despite continued anti-Semitism on the continent and strict immigration issues abroad.
Discusses the history of the death penalty, the different methods of execution, and how public opinion changes based on the legal and ethical issues that surround this controversial issue.
Presents the history and physical properties of alcohol, physiological effects of drinking, trends and attitudes about alcohol use among teens, and information about alcoholism.
Biography of the famous civil rights leader, Martin Luther King, Jr. Trace the steps that the young King followed to become the great leader he was. Relive the great civil rights marches and sit-ins that changed the unfair laws that divided a nation.
Presents the history, physical properties and physiological effects of marijuana, trends and attitudes about the use of marijuana among teens, information about dependency, and legal ramifications of marijuana use.
Relates tales of bravery in the stories of individuals and groups who took action against Nazi tyranny, often at personal cost, to help Jews and other victims.
Focuses on Soviet politics in the period between the end of World War II and the collapse of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR), known as the Cold War.
Discusses the Soviet Union's involvement in World War II, from their non-aggression pact with Germany to their subsequent invasion and eventual defeat, highlighting the hardships endured by the Soviet people during the war years.
Provides a history of drug use and abuse, presents cases for legalization, decriminalization, and other drug policy reforms, as well as the case for strengthening existing drug policy, and examines policies in other countries.
Presents arguments for and against the licensing and control of firearms in the United States, examining the historical role of guns, the constitutionality of restricting gun ownership, past and current legislation, and proposals for new restrictions.
The author discusses the work of the police and examines "the delicate balance between allowing the police to do their work and keeping open an honest dialogue to prevent corruption and brutality by a small minority of officers."--Jacket.
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