The Information Plus Reference Series provides statistical data on 32 of today’s most controversial and most studied social issues. Each Information Plus title is a compilation of current and historical statistics – with analysis – on aspects of one contemporary social issue, such as abortion, capital punishment, and genetic engineering. Each title is divided into chapters that are devoted to a particular topic. The text provides a clear and comprehensive summary of up-to-date research on the topic and is interspersed with the statistical tables, charts, and graphs. Each table is directly referred to and carefully explained in the text.