Encyclopedia of Modern American Social Issues
- ISBN-10
- 075677084X
- ISBN-13
- 9780756770846
- Category
- United States
- Pages
- 328
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2004-01-01
- Author
- Michael Kronenwetter
Description
This encyclopedia examines more than 160 issues, events, and ideas that affect many areas of American life. Here the reader will find a balanced examination of such current topics as: social welfare, civil rights, politics and government, the environment, the media, economics, health, family, religion, education, the laws, and even sports. Additional entries provide background on issues that are primarily identified with previous centuries, but that continue to influence modern issues and controversies. Each entry introduces and discusses an issue's historical context, its relevance to modern society, and the arguments it raises. Cross references, a bibliography, and an index round out the volume.
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