A reference source providing basic information on key concepts, terms, and events related to social welfare and reform, civil rights, politics, government, the environment, media, economics, health, family, religion, law, and education in 20th century America. Some 160 entries are arranged alphabetically by subject and cross-referenced. A sampling of topics: affirmative action, the death penalty, downsizing, immigration, television violence, and spouse abuse. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.
Covers such topics as affirmative action, the death penalty, homosexuality, spouse abuse, welfare reform, and violence on television
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