| Social Issues in America: An Encyclopedia Contributor(s): Ciment, James (Author) |
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ISBN: 0765680610 ISBN-13: 9780765680617 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $643.50 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: March 2006 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Reference | Encyclopedias |
| Dewey: 361.973 |
| LCCN: 2005018778 |
| Physical Information: 0.83" H x 8.72" W x 11.24" (16.76 lbs) 2030 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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. |