Publisher's Synopsis
This reference work aims to help students contact US organizations or individuals who can provide the information they need to write papers, prepare speeches, or investigate career opportunities. Covered are a wide variety of topics - from child abuse and homelessness to economics, environmental preservation, and literature. The guide takes a balanced approach to research, including organizations that have pro and con viewpoints on topics like abortion or gun control.;This work arranges some 800 organizations and 300 print sources within broad subject chapters. It lists associations, research centres, clearinghouses, government agencies, and companies that provide information for free, or for a nominal fee. It also directs users to widely held biographical directories that contain individuals' addresses. Included are practical aids for young researchers, such as suggested research topics, and step-by-step instructions on how to approach organizations or individuals for information.
