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The American Congress
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Discusses the history and functions of the legislative branch of our government. |
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The glass ceiling
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Ann E. Weiss |
Considers women in the workforce throughout history and the development of a "glass ceiling" that keeps them from rising to high levels in many corporations. |
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Money games
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Ann E. Weiss |
Discusses the influence and growing importance of money in the complex world of professional and amateur sports. |
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News or not?
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Ann E. Weiss |
Discusses how personal feelings can affect the way facts are presented in the newspaper and other news media. |
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The nuclear question
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Ann E. Weiss |
Discusses the development of nuclear power, its benefits, dangers, and future, and the controversy surrounding it. |
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Party politics, party problems
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Ann E. Weiss |
Discusses the development of the political party system, problems of parties today, the role of the media in politics, third parties, and the power of special interest groups. |
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The school on Madison Avenue
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Ann E. Weiss |
Discusses the influence advertising has on our lives, for good and for bad. |
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Seers and scientists
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Ann E. Weiss |
Discusses the phenomenon of predicting the future, its history, philosophy, dangers, and different methods both mystical and scientific, from ancient arts such as astrology to modern weather forecast… |
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Tune in, tune out
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Ann E. Weiss |
Covers the reasons for regulating radio and television; federal and industry-imposed regulations; and the influence of ratings, advertisements, sponsors, and consumer groups on programming. |
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We will be heard
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Ann E. Weiss |
Describes how dissenters have conducted their protests from the Separatists of 1620 to the current-day war protesters. |
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Prisons
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Ann E. Weiss |
Discusses the current prison system and such problems as arbitrary sentencing, overcrowding, and the treatment of juvenile offenders. |
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Welfare
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Ann E. Weiss |
Considers the development of welfare, how it affects those in the system, and recent changes in welfare in the United States. |
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