Surveys the history of slavery from its origins in ancient times through European serfdom and the African slave trade to its modern survival; discusses the treatment of slaves and slave rebellions; an
Describes medieval European concepts of what behavior was criminal and discusses methods of obtaining convictions, prisons, painful and humiliating punishments, and forms of execution.
Offers descriptions, relevant facts, and advice on careers in education, including information on educational requirements, salary ranges, required skills, and employment prospects for several jobs in
Athletes at all levels, including high school, college, professional, and Olympic, have been caught using performance-enhancing drugs and illicit drugs. Through objective overviews, primary sources,
Discusses the relocation and internment of Japanese Americans during World War II, describing what led to the internment, life in the camps, court challenges to the internment, and its legacy.
Examines the history, health effects, social issues, and legal status of different types of methamphetamines through objective overviews, primary sources, and illustrated statistics.
Examines the history, health effects, social issues, and legal status of different types of synthetic drugs through objective overviews, primary sources, and illustrated statistics.
Examines the controversy surrounding the issue of dangerous driving, including how cell phones impact teen driving habits and whether teen drivers are more susceptible to distractions than adult drive
Presents a history of the Victorian era, covering such topics as the impact of the Industrial Revolution on the working classes, the changes brought about by scientific discoveries, and the crises of
