Information Plus (Firm : Wylie, Tex.)

Overview

Works:	309 works in 954 publications in 1 language and 40,483 library holdings
Genres:	Periodicals Juvenile works History Outlines and syllabi Reference works
Classifications:	HV7436, 364.66

Publication Timeline

Most widely held works by Tex.) Information Plus (Firm : Wylie

Capital punishment, cruel and unusual? by Mei Ling Rein( Book )

13 editions published between 1990 and 2004 in English and held by 1,005 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

A continuing conflict, a history of capital punishment in America -- Cruel and unusual? Supreme Court rulings -- Legal decisions -- Death penalty statutes and methods -- Historical statistics -- Under sentence of death -- Public attitudes toward capital punishment -- Capital punishment around the world -- The debate: capital punishment should be maintained -- The debate: capital punishment should be abolished

Homeless in America : how could it happen here? by Susan M Turner( Book )

10 editions published between 1989 and 2004 in English and held by 755 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Presents facts and statistics from the U.S. government and other sources on American homelessness, covering its nature and demographics, homeless employment and poverty, government aid, housing, legislation, and health

Immigration and illegal aliens : burden or blessing? by Mei Ling Rein( Book )

17 editions published between 1989 and 2002 in English and held by 700 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Current examination of immigration policies, how they affect aliens, and the plight of the international refugees

Abortion, an eternal social and moral issue by Mei Ling Rein( Book )

8 editions published between 1990 and 2000 in English and held by 695 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

A factual account addressing the current social and moral issues surrounding abortion around the world including Vatican statements and proposed United States abortion legislation

Gambling : crime or recreation? by Abbey M Begun( Book )

11 editions published between 1990 and 2000 in English and held by 669 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

A compilation of primary and secondary source materials, including graphs, quotes, articles, and charts, that provide information about gambling in America, covering casino gambling on Native American reservations and elsewhere, lotteries, bingo, pari-mutuel betting, and illegal gambling

Water, no longer taken for granted by Tex.) Information Plus (Firm : Wylie( Book )

17 editions published between 1983 and 2008 in English and held by 596 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Current look at water in the United States--its use, sources, quality, pollution, and protective legislation

Women in American society by Melissa J Doak( Book )

11 editions published between 1992 and 2012 in English and held by 564 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Contains facts, tables, charts, and statistics on different groups of American women and aspects of women's lives in the U.S., covering such topics as women's education, health, and occupations; women as criminals and as victims; women in politics; and child and elder care

The environment, a revolution in attitudes by Kim Masters Evans( Book )

14 editions published between 1994 and 2012 in English and Undetermined and held by 538 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Provides information about the environment through essays, charts, and tables, discussing topics such as global warming, acid rain, the depletion and conservation of natural resources, renewable energy, and waste disposal

Illegal drugs and alcohol : America's anguish by Tex.) Information Plus (Firm : Wylie( Book )

11 editions published between 1985 and 1999 in English and held by 537 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

A current examination of the use and misuse of alcohol and drugs in American society, including the pros and cons of drug use in the marketplace

Growing old in America by Cornelia Blair( Book )

11 editions published between 1990 and 2000 in English and held by 533 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Space exploration : triumphs and tragedies by Kim Masters Evans( Book )

8 editions published between 2007 and 2013 in English and held by 530 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

The latest information on the most important social issues in America today is the hallmark of this well-established series for high school students

Capital punishment, cruel and unusual? by Mei Ling Rein( )

in English and held by 529 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Presents objective information on capital punishment

Garbage and other pollution by Cornelia Blair( Book )

11 editions published between 1993 and 2000 in English and held by 519 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Concise, statistical overview of garbage and its disposal emphasizing municipal solid waste, air pollution, water pollution, recycling, hazardous wastes, and worldwide concern

Weight in America : obesity, eating disorders, and other health risks by Barbara Wexler( Book )

11 editions published between 2005 and 2013 in English and held by 506 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Provides information from academic and governmental sources on every aspect of overweight, obesity, and eating disorders, including their prevalence in the United States, their consequences, public opinion about them, and methods of combating them

Gun control, restricting rights or protecting people by Jeffrey Ferro( )

in English and held by 502 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Presents both sides of the debate over gun control citing statistics from government studies and surveys

Genetics and genetic engineering by Barbara Wexler( Book )

9 editions published between 2004 and 2012 in English and held by 486 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Presents facts, diagrams, and statistics on several aspects of genetics and genetic engineering, covering such topics as the history of genetics, the Human Genome Project, biotechnology, and ethical issues

Abortion, an eternal social and moral issue( )

in English and held by 471 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Energy : supplies, sustainability and costs by Sandra Alters( Book )

8 editions published between 2005 and 2011 in English and held by 445 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Compiled from source documents, reports, and studies, this ready-reference presents current and historical data on the energy situation in America

Growing old in America by Barbara Wexler( Book )

8 editions published between 2006 and 2012 in English and held by 435 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Explores the current condition of growing old in the United States. Includes the economic status of older people; Medicare and Medicaid; the living arrangements of older adults; working and retirement; and the education levels, voting trends, and political behavior of older Americans. Physical and mental health problems; drug and alcohol abuse; care for seniors; crime; and death and dying are also covered

Gun control : restricting rights or protecting people? by Sandra Alters( Book )

13 editions published between 1985 and 2009 in English and held by 430 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Up-to date examination of guns and gun control emphasizing laws, regulations, and ordinances, court rulings, and public attitudes with a focus on the pros and cons of gun control