Story of Major General Smedley Darlington Butler, an incorruptible patriot, practicing Quaker, and medal of honor recipient, who believed that arch-conservatives were conspiring against President Franklin Roosevelt in 1933

Owsley County, Kentucky, is well known by journalists, academics, and local historians as a quintessential example of rural poverty in…

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A political philosopher examines, defines, and clarifies the concerns of Americans in this collection of essays

A guide to the intricate history and delicate balance of power, both official and unofficial, in the United States. For junior and senior high readers

Describes the way young radicals and others can act effectively. The author has contempt for the power structure and advocates…

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A professor of psychology explains how to prepare oneself for the prospect of aging as well as how to help…

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Charts the course for those who wish to move away from traditional ceremonies dictated by church and state. Includes descriptions and texts of actual weddings along with planning checklists

Comprehensive, frank look at male homosexuality. Fisher compares sexual minorities to racial and ethnic minorities in American society

Based on radio talks, these selections focus on blacks, national security, and politics. Rowan points out the injustices to blacks, but he is optimistic about their future

Covers the political, financial, and social rise of the "Irishtocracy," descendants of Irish immigrants to the United States

Perceptive insights on self-awareness, personal growth, and interpersonal communication. The author discusses common roles, defenses, and games, encouraging people to supplant them with meaningful experiences of each other

Focusing on prejudice in the United States, this discussion explores the biological differences between races and man's emotional reactions to them. For junior and senior high readers

A well-known feminist discusses the problems of American women today. She believes women are victims of a distorted image of…

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Challenges the misconceptions of the masculine mystique, offering new definitions of masculinity, and new perspectives for men to cope with the requirements of modern society

Probes man's relation to work, which was once viewed merely as a means of survival, and concludes that contemporary attitudes toward work threaten individuality and creativity

The authors contend that deepening environmental and resource crises are rooted in social behavior formed during the period of abundance…

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The author, who writes a column for "Cosmopolitan," helps women cope with problems dealing with all phases of womanhood, from personal appearance and abortions to gambling, shyness, and violence

Amy Kaler explores the changing consciousness and confusion of life during the COVID-19 pandemic’s first year. Reflexive and relatable, she captures fine-grained, everyday experiences from an extraordinary year.

Traces the impact of the American Revolution which, the author asserts, still serves as an inspiration and model for the developing nations of Latin America, Asia, and Africa

A pair of adoptive parents examines the myths, problems, and confusion of adoption that bewilder parents, social workers, and children