Social Issues in America: An Encyclopedia
An Encyclopedia
Business & Finance, Business Reference, Business Ethics, Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Political Science
| Author: | James Ciment | ISBN: | 9781317459705 |
| Publisher: | Taylor and Francis | Publication: | March 4, 2015 |
| Imprint: | Routledge | Language: | English |
| Author: | James Ciment |
| ISBN: | 9781317459705 |
| Publisher: | Taylor and Francis |
| Publication: | March 4, 2015 |
| Imprint: | Routledge |
| Language: | English |
Truly comprehensive in scope - and arranged in A-Z format for quick access - this eight-volume set is a one-source reference for anyone researching the historical and contemporary details of more than 170 major issues confronting American society. Entries cover the full range of hotly contested social issues - including economic, scientific, environmental, criminal, legal, security, health, and media topics. Each entry discusses the historical origins of the problem or debate; past means used to deal with the issue; the current controversy surrounding the issue from all perspectives; and the near-term and future implications for society. In addition, each entry includes a chronology, a bibliography, and a directory of Internet resources for further research as well as primary documents and statistical tables highlighting the debates.
Truly comprehensive in scope - and arranged in A-Z format for quick access - this eight-volume set is a one-source reference for anyone researching the historical and contemporary details of more than 170 major issues confronting American society. Entries cover the full range of hotly contested social issues - including economic, scientific, environmental, criminal, legal, security, health, and media topics. Each entry discusses the historical origins of the problem or debate; past means used to deal with the issue; the current controversy surrounding the issue from all perspectives; and the near-term and future implications for society. In addition, each entry includes a chronology, a bibliography, and a directory of Internet resources for further research as well as primary documents and statistical tables highlighting the debates.
