Shows how gender affects every aspect of one's life, that most societies discriminate against women, and that gender roles are changing

Explains the nature of slavery and examines the existence of forced labor today, discussing such areas as child workers, migrant workers, and trafficking in people

Discusses the origins, history, purpose, achievements, and future of the women's rights movement

Looks at some of the causes and experiences of homelessness throughout the world and considers how societies might solve the problem and ensure every person a safe place to live.

Describes the origins and reasons for homelessness, and discusses living conditions, services for homeless people, and related questions. (view table of contents)

Describes the origins and reasons for gambling, and discusses problem gambling, gambling by children, legalizations, and related questions. (view table of contents)

Product Description: Why are so many children working throughout the world? What kind of work are children doing? How can you help stop the problem of child labor? This title looks at the different types of work being done by children throughout the world. It considers the mai

An informative and well-researched series that examines the most important and contentious issues facing the world today. It presents the latest facts, figures and arguments in order to enable children to make up their own minds about these important questions.

Provides the fascinating history of feminism and its role in modern society.

Product Description: This series shows balanced arguments for and against issues affecting our modern world. The books study each argument in detail and explore the history of each topic. The use of case studies throughout bring the issues to light. >

Discusses military intervention, including why and how it is used, and what happens when there is no intervention.

Discusses the death penalty, including its history, why some people are against it, and how it affects society.

Product Description: Students learn about the causes of homelessness and what can be done to prevent it. Includes photos, glossary, index, list of organizations, for further information section, web sites. 48 pages.

Product Description: "Describes jobs in the travel and tourism industry. Includes information on travel agents, tour operators, resort owners, and more, covering their responsibilities and training needed. Also includes profiles of workers in the industry"--Provided by publisher.

Product Description: This series shows balanced arguments for and against issues affecting our modern world. The books study each argument in detail and explore the history of each topic. The use of case studies throughout bring the issues to light.

Many countries have laws about freedom of information, which is a citizen's right to access information from the government. A relatively recent development historically, today many people believe that freedom of information is a basic right of citizenship. Supporters of freedom of information say it provides one of the essential checks and balances on government, making government open, accountable, and reducing corruption. However, most countries' laws contain limits on disclosure, and there are many debates about where the lines should be drawn. Readers get explanations of how freedom of information laws work and how they have been framed in different countries. Chapters explore the debate about how these laws should be applied so that they work well for both government officials and the public.