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For nearly 250 years, the United States has been a place of refuge for immigrants from war-torn or poverty stricken countries in order to create better lieves for themselves and their families.The history of American immigration shows that these people and their descendants have contributed greatly to American society. However, immigrant groups have often had to overcome hostility and distrust as the assimilated into the Untied States. This book...

Provides an overview of genetic engineering, discussing what it is and why it is important; features biographical sketches of key individuals related to the topic; collects data, documents, and opinions central to the genetic engineering controversy; and includes a list of resources for further research, and a glossary of terms.

"Being first with a major news story drives the media to inform the public. But what limits, if any, can or should be placed on the media's vital role when their need to attract readers, listeners, or viewers compels them to jeopardize people's freedom (Richard Jewell), privacy (President Clinton and other public figures), and even personal safety (Princess Diana) in their rush to get the scoop, sell newspapers and magazines, and increase viewer numbers?"--BOOK...

Examines aspects of the American criminal justice system, including police powers, gun control, mandatory sentencing, juvenile justice, and the death penalty.

Essays discuss the controversies surrounding marijuana covering such topics as its medical use, effects, and if it should be legalized

A handbook on energy use which includes timelines, biographical sketches, tables, directories of organizations, and much more.

This book is an introduction to the problem of violence against girls and women, discussing acts of domestic violence, dating violence, and violence toward women in the military.

Publisher's description: The use of fracking is a tremendously important technology for the recovery of oil and gas, but the advantages and costs of fracking remain controversial. This book examines the issues and social, economic, political, and legal aspects of fracking in the United States.

"This book reviews the role of windpower in human history, its potential to be a major source of energy in the near and more distant future, and the questions, problems, and issues associated with the development of wind energy ... opens with a chapter that provides a historical background to the way wind power has been used by humans over the past 2,000 years. The narrative then shifts to the modern day and a review of the ... issues associated with...