Political leaders, scholars, foreign policy and development experts, and human rights activists are among those featured in this anthology that examines important contemporary issues facing Africa.
The sexual abuse of children by priests has brought the issue of sexual violence once again to the fore. Religious leaders, biologists, psychologists and others debate the causes of sexual violence and the policies aimed at reducing it.
The authors in this anthology examine the nature and scope of child abuse, including child abuse in the Catholic Church. They also explore possible causes and debate what policies will help reduce child abuse.
Brenda Stalcup, Tamara L. Roleff, Mary E. Williams
Hardcover
(Greenhaven Press, Aug. 18, 1998)
Black church burnings, the rise of militias, and other developments have raised concern about the spread of racist organizations. Tentative chapters include: Do Certain Groups Promote Hate and Violence? Are Hate Crimes a Serious Problem?
The 65+ segment of American society has grown significantly. The problems and solutions that face this aging population are analyzed in the following chapters: How Does Society View Aging and the Elderly? How Will an Aging Population Affect America? Should Social Security Be Reformed? Are Improvements Needed in Elderly Health Care?
The Internet affects nearly every aspect of society from sexuality to education to health care. Educators, public health organizations, law enforcement and others debate some of the issues that have arisen due to the Internet's popularity. Chapters include: How Does the Internet Affect Society? How Will the Internet Affect American Institutions? Should the Internet Be Regulated? What Will Be the Future of the Internet?
The persistence of rape, sexual abuse, and other forms of sexual violence raises difficult questions about the causes of and best solutions for this age-old problem. Chapters include: What Causes Sexual Violence? How Serious a Problem Is Sexual Violence?
The Internet affects nearly every aspect of society from sexuality to education to health care. Educators, public health organizations, law enforcement and others debate some of the issues that have arisen due to the Internet's popularity. Chapters include: How Does the Internet Affect Society? How Will the Internet Affect American Institutions? Should the Internet Be Regulated? What Will Be the Future of the Internet?