Lucent Overview Books

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.

Examines the nature of eating disorders, their causes, warning signs, and effects, and how to deal with them

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

Discusses recycling, its value and realities, and the search for innovative recycling ideas

Recounts the history of Congress, and discusses its membership and organization, how laws are made, the powers and duties of a Senator or Representative, relations between the legislative and executive branches, and proposals for Congressional reform

The founders of the United States designed the American presidency to encompass a unique mix of individual authority and shared responsibility. Despite differences in personality and philosophy, this balance has endured.

Explores various issues involving censorship, including civil liberties, obscenity, and the role of government

Fear of pregnancy and knowledge about AIDS do not seem to deter many teenagers from having sex. The question then, for many parents and policymakers and even teens themselves, is what do teens need to know about sexuality and how should they learn about it.

Chronicles the history of the women's rights movement, from the battle for suffrage to the pursuit of equal opportunity in education and employment, to ending sexual violence, and improving the status of women worldwide

Cloning, common in the plant world, was dramatically demonstrated in mammals for the first time with the cloning of Dolly the sheep. This new technology offers promising breakthroughs in medicine and agriculture, but it also raises complex ethical questions.

Abortion has become one of the most controversial issues of our time. This title provides an unbiased look at the topics that continue to shape the debate, including parental notification and consent laws, clinic violence, the growing availability of medical abortion, and the debate over partial-birth abortion.