Books with author Auriana Ojeda

In this volume, authors and primary documents relate important events of the Civil War era and describe the relevance of these events to United States history. Chapters include: Tension Mounts Between the North and the South; The Civil War; The Reconstruction Era; The United States and the Native Americans Battle Over Land Rights; The Gilded Age. (20030701)

Technological advancements and national security efforts have stimulated debate on civil liberties. The authors in this anthology examine whether or not the basic rights guaranteed by the U.S. Constitutions such as the freedoms of speech, press, and religion and the rights to due process, privacy, and equal protection under the law are threatened and, if so, how the government and the courts should respond.

Technological advancements and national security efforts have stimulated debate on civil liberties. The authors in this anthology examine whether or not the basic rights guaranteed by the U.S. Constitutions such as the freedoms of speech, press, and religion and the rights to due process, privacy, and equal protection under the law are threatened and, if so, how the government and the courts should respond.

Recent incidents of juvenile crime and violence have elicited controversy over its significance in society. Contributors debate whether juvenile crime is increasing, the causes of juvenile crime, and possible solutions. Chapters include: Is Juvenile Crime and Violence Increasing? What Are the Causes Of Juvenile Crime and Violence? What Contributes To Gang-Related Juvenile Crime? How Can Juvenile Crime Be Combated?

White supremacy groups are changing the way they recruit new members and the way they operate. Racist websites, video games, and record labels are springing up to entice younger, more educated members. In addition, the organization of the movement is shifting from group meetings to individual activists. This anthology presents new trends in the white supremacy movement in America.