Books in Contemporary World Issues series

Domestic violence affects women from all walks of life. Contributors to this anthology investigate the pattern of domestic violence and examine legal and other measures that can protect battered women. Personal narratives by women who were victims of domestic violence illustrate the problem.

Teenage drinking and alcohol abuse is prevalent in the United States. The contributors to this anthology examine the causes of teen alcoholism, its effects on adolescents and society, and how the problem of teen alcohol abuse can be solved.

Looks at the issues surrounding the use of genetic engineering in agriculture, industry, medicine, athletics, and other fields, and points out the arguments in favor of and against the developments it offers.

Essays discuss the advancing field of artificial intelligence and robotics, exploring the current technologies and trends, forecasting possible robot jobs, and describing the ethical aspects and risks involved when creating intelligent robots.

Presents essays discussing cancer, including causes, prevention, detection, treatment, and cures.

Domestic violence affects women from all walks of life. Contributors to this anthology investigate the pattern of domestic violence and examine legal and other measures that can protect battered women. Personal narratives by women who were victims of domestic violence illustrate the problem.

Fisanick, Christina

Looks at the issues surrounding the use of genetic engineering in agriculture, industry, medicine, athletics, and other fields, and points out the arguments in favor of and against the developments it offers.

Collects essays with varying points of view regarding teen addictions, examining topics including contributing genetic factors, the effects of marketing, student drug testing, and traditional anti-drug programs.

Domestic violence affects women from all walks of life. Contributors to this newly revised anthology investigate the nature of domestic violence and examine various measures that can protect battered women. Personal profiles of individuals whose lives have been touched by domestic violence round out this look at a disturbing but important issue.

Essays cover a variety of issues surrounding gays and lesbians in the United States, including gay adoption, hate crimes legislation, same-sex marriage, and homophobia.

Essays discuss the effect of marriage contracts on the rate of divorce, the affect of divorce on social values, the positive and negative aspects of divorce, and the role of court systems in divorce proceedings.