Explores the benefits and concerns surrounding genetic engineering.

Examines the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, including the events that led to the attack on the World Trade Center Towers, the Pentagon, and United Flight 93; and the aftermath of the attacks.

Defines sexual harassment, discusses who is guilty and what characterises the victim, and examines the consequences and what can be done about the situation.

Presents various sides or philosophies : Church, State schools, Engel v. Vitale & Abington v. Schempp, Public School access, prayer, and reactions.

Discusses the history of neo-Nazism, examples of organizations and activities spawned by this ideology, and evidence of the spread of anti-Semitism, racism, and hate crimes.

Discusses the issues related to manifestations of violent behavior in sports at all levels of competition and the effect of this violence on society in general.

Describes phobias both common and uncommon through examples and personal stories.

American society is dominated by sports-on television, in high schools, and in colleges. Even children play in Little League and other sports. Athletes are seen as heroes. Many young people who play sports dream of becoming future superstars. This book explores these and many other issues surrounding this controversial topic.

Explores child labor around the world, discussing what it is, abuse in the workplace, slave labor, children working in the informal economy, and solutions to the problem. Includes a glossary, suggestions for further reading, and related Internet addresses.

Explains what it is like to live with food allergies, looks at the causes of the body's reaction to food allergens, and details what scientists are doing to combat food allergies.