This well-done collection of forty-six judiciously chosen readings is designed to introduce readers to a variety of issues facing several disciplines within the social sciences. While the emphasis is on American society, particularly on multicultural issues, many of the articles discuss cultures beyond the North American continent. Aiming for diversity and balance, the editor has carefully selected pieces by authors ranging from anthropologists, sociologists, psychologists, economists, political scientists and historians, to educators, journalists and futurologists. While nineteen articles were written expressly for this collection, others are from both professional and popular publications.