Books in the Journal of Social Issues series

The focus of this text is the well-being of older adults on different continents. Scientists from around the world address this issue using a wide array of research designs and methodologies to provide a broad perspective on aging.

The contributors to this text presents a cross-cultural exploration of youth perspectives on violence based on ethnicity, sexuality and gender.

Features articles by eminent European and North American scholars, which investigate the psychological and social processes that connect health with housing. This title explores how social ecological factors set the boundaries for the activities individuals engage in regarding their health and housing.

This reference defines and explores privacy as a social and psychological concept. It includes articles on the transborder data flows of personal information, public opinion and legislation on privacy, medical and genetic privacy, and invasiveness in employment procedures.

Explores both the processes and implications of interethnic contact in educational settings from elementary schools through universities, and suggest courses of action for educational institutions in the 21st century. This book outlines strategies that schools and colleges can use to foster interethnic relationships on campus.

Israeli Jewish and Arab intergroup relations experts within Israel have developed innovative coexistence programs. These programs consist of educational efforts designed to improve relations between Israeli Jews and Israeli Arabs. This issue presents theory, methods, and data from these coexistence programs.

Explores the effects of political violence on children and young people in Northern Ireland. This title begins with a brief historical account of the Northern Irish conflict and the negotiated Belfast Good Friday Agreement of 1998.

Over the years, the feminist revolution has brought a lot of changes. There is evidence that the glass ceiling is being shattered. For one particular group, however, gender equity remains elusive. That group is working mothers. This title deals with the topic of working mothers. It discusses various aspects of the problem of the maternal wall.