Encyclopedia of contemporary American social issues

"The United States is a vast and complex nation, a place where often-conflicting ideas exist side by side, for better and, sometimes, for worse. The ability to form opinions and make responsible choices on the critical concerns that divide our population today must begin with an unbiased examination and understanding of the facts."
"The work brings into focus a broad array of key issues confronting American society today. In-depth entries lay out the controversies debated in the media, on campuses, in government, in boardrooms, and in homes and neighborhoods across the United States. Critical issues in criminology, medicine, religion, commerce, education, the environment, media, family life, and science are all carefully described and examined in a scholarly yet accessible way."@en
"Alphabetically-arranged entries discuss the most critical issues facing American society today."
"Covers the most critical issues facing American society today. Topic range from biotechnology to identity theft, from racial profiling to corporate governance, from school choice to food safety."@en