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Vanishing Wetlands
Anita Louise McCormick
Library Binding (Lucent Books, Jan. 1, 1995)Discusses the importance of wetlands, describes threats to their existence, and outlines efforts to protect and preserve wetland ecosystems
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Death Penalty
Don Nardo
Library Binding (Lucent Books, Sept. 1, 1992)Discusses various aspects of the debate over capital punishment, including its use as a deterrent to crime, discrimination and the death penalty, juveniles on death row, and the morality of this sentence
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Overview Series - Health Care
Deborah S. Romaine
Hardcover (Lucent Books, Sept. 1, 1999)Various issues challenge the American health care system, from changing demographics to evolving technology. This book examines how health care in America is adapting to meet these challenges and the needs of the 21st century.
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Overview Series - Paranormal Phenomena
Patricia D. Netzley
Hardcover (Lucent Books, Sept. 1, 1999)This exciting volume discusses a variety of paranormal activities, including telepathy, psychokinesis, precognition, and poltergeists, and examines major theories related to paranormal studies.
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Overview Series - Ethnic Violence
Mary Hull
Hardcover (Lucent Books, June 1, 1997)In some countries, ethnic distinctions lead to segregation and, often, violence. Power seekers in these nations use religious, linguistic, physical, and social differences to fan the flames of ethnic hatred as they struggle for dominance and self-determination. This title looks at the roots of ethnic violence, its periodic occurences, and the role of the nations that must weigh the consequences of intervening in ethnic warfare.
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Overview Series - Drugs and Sports
Judith C. Galas
Hardcover (Lucent Books, June 1, 1996)This title focuses on athletes who use drugs, violate the rules of fair play, and defeat the athletic ideal of sports as a doorway to health and fitness. Topics explored include why athletes take drugs, how different drugs affect the body, and what efforts are under way to reduce drug use among athletes.
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Overview Series - Saving the American Wilderness
Ann Malaspina
Hardcover (Lucent Books, March 1, 1999)Human beings rely on and enjoy the earth's natural resources. But humanity also has the capacity ot destroy these resources, threatening not only our own survival but the survival of many other species. Thus it falls to human beings to guard against misuse, overuse and abuse that might endanger the lives of all who inhabit the planet. As with all other books in the Overview Series, this set explores complex topics simply but with depth.
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Overview Series - Population
Don Nardo
Hardcover (Lucent Books, June 1, 1991)Population begins with a general discussion of the problem brought about by population growth and follows with descriptions of how this increase affects the world as a whole.
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Abortion
Joan Nelson
Library Binding (Lucent Books, Sept. 1, 1992)An overview of the abortion issue in this country, including who gets abortions and why, the history of abortion laws, and medical and technological aspects
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Overview Series - Environmental Groups
Patricia D. Netzley
Hardcover (Lucent Books, June 1, 1998)Human beings rely on and enjoy the earth's natural resources. But humanity also has the capacity ot destroy these resources, threatening not only our own survival but the survival of many other species. Thus it falls to human beings to guard against misuse, overuse and abuse that might endanger the lives of all who inhabit the planet. As with all other books in the Overview Series, this set explores complex topics simply but with depth.
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Overview Series - School Violence
Jeff P. Jones
Library Binding (Lucent Books, Sept. 1, 2000)Several recent dramatic shootings in America's schools have made school violence a hot topic of debate and discussion in classrooms, living rooms, and courtrooms around the country. This book expolores the roots of school violence and discusses the many solutions proposed to combat the problem.
