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Human beings are among the most murderous species on the planet. From child abuse to road rage to torture to genocide, people are capable of unspeakable acts of violence. While some violent instincts are rooted in the fight-or-flight response, psychologists believe that humans ar...
Provides information about gambling addiction, discussing its causes, costs, and how it can be overcome.
Engineering is a vast field, with dozens of specialties and countless career options. Comments from people in the industry, current statistics and forecasts, and realistic descriptions provide a useful look at engineering jobs ranging from environmental engineer to IT engineer to...
Experts estimate that at least 10 percent of all contact sports athletes sustain concussions every year. Through objective discussion, numerous direct quotes, and full-color illustrations this title examines What Are the Origins of the Concussion Controversy in Sports? How Danger...
Teens who struggle with poor body image are at risk for developing low self-esteem, depression, and eating disorders. Through objective overviews, primary sources, and full color illustrations this title examines What Issues Do Teens Have With Their Bodies? What Contributes to Po...
"Health care is an attractive career choice for today's young people for several reasons. Overall job growth in this sector has increased dramatically in recent years and shows no sign of stopping. The population in the United States is getting older, and advances in health care ...
People need relationships not only to be happy, but also to be physically and psychologically healthy. Parents, siblings, friends, and romantic attachments are far more important to a person's mental and physical well-being than psychologists once thought. They now know that, in ...
Cell phones have had a huge influence on how people today live, work, and play. But like many technological advances, they have both upsides and downsides. Cell Phones and Society examines the many ways that these crucial devices have benefited and complicated modern life. All bo...
Through facts and primary source quotations, explains what sex and pornography addiction are, discusses whether they can be overcome, and looks at the debate about whether they can be considered addictions by psychiatric standards.
Experts estimate that there are now more than 2.5 million websites devoted to pornography on the Internet. Through objective discussion, numerous direct quotes, and full-color illustrations, this title examines a controversial issue through a solid, balanced prospective.
Teens who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender face unique challenges. Through objective overviews, primary sources, and full color illustrations this title examines What Issues Do LGBT Teens Have With Identity? What Issues Do LGBT Teens Face At School? What Issues ...