The Taiwan Miracle was a result of a number of educational and economic forces that resulted in 3 decades of tremendous economic prosperity. The semiconductor industry has acted as an economic catalyst to bring development and modernity to Taiwan, but the industry is shifting and has resulted uncertainties about the future. Taiwan will have to reinvent itself through economic forecasting and education to avoid a steady economic decline. The semiconductor industry is saturated, and it is heavily reliant on end market products, which are not necessities. Alan Philowitz argues that Taiwan must...

Cancer rates worldwide are projected to increase 75% by 2030, which is frightening. This means cancer rates will nearly double over the next two decades, and 1 in 3 Americans will be diagnosed with a form of cancer before they turn 65. The majority of new cancer incidences are in developing countries in which rates are estimated to increase nearly 90% over the next two decades. Alan Philowitz takes his readers on a journey in "The Cancer Epidemic" through the history of cancer, treatments for it, and technology guiding its research. The conclusion reached is quite startling. Although many...

Online education has become the most prominent and important way to deliver education throughout the world to the masses, and it is assisting individuals in distinguishing themselves, aiding governments in helping those underserved, and helping industries in remain competitive global markets. Online education has had explosive growth over the last two decades, and it has become clear that there is a fundamental shift toward it by people improving themselves through education, which has resulted in making the educational market, both private and public, throughout the world highly competitive....

Alan Philowitz takes readers through the history of the United States to present day issues facing the nation. The discussion that follows presents social, political, and economic research and opinions regarding these issues, and the unique challenges that they present to the nation in consideration of our past and the current state of globalization in the world. Western capitalism has created hypercompetition within the United States, and it will continue to force postsocialist states to adopt more capitalistic policies. Capitalism is not perfect, and it has resulted in losses by many. It,...

Alan Philowitz takes his readers through the history of Saudi Arabia, Islam, and the crude oil industry in "Saudi Arabia, Islam, and Oil." Topics covered include discussion regarding the dynamics of Saudi Arabia's history and oil wealth, and its application to the development of the nation as being the most important country in the Middle East and the most important member of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries. The position of Saudi Arabia as a nation is unique, but there are serious areas of concern that must be addressed for it to have a future that benefits its citizens, the...

The popularity of anabolic steroids has risen since the 1980s, and it will continue to rise well into the future because anabolic steroids work. High-profile athletes and individuals in the entertainment industry use them regularly because their effects are so powerful, and increased masculinization is considered desirable within society. The media's coverage of anabolic steroid use and reactions by legislators has not benefitted society to the degree that it could throughout the world. Alan Philowitz explores current scientific information regarding anabolic steroids effects and addiction....

Homosexuality is a form of sexual expression that is as complex as heterosexuality and not fully understood. Genetic research has been done over the last three decades in an attempt to discover groups of genes that contribute to individuals' predisposition to homosexuality. Psychological research has been done on homosexuals for the last century in an attempt to convert them to heterosexuals. Homosexuals have a place within all secular societies, and they have a right to sexual freedom similarly to other individuals within it. Alan Philowitz explores historical and contemporary research...

The goal of all individuals suffering from plantar fasciitis is pain relief and a return to normal physical activity. There are activities that patients can engage in to continually offer relief and prevent pain resulting from the condition. In many ways, the condition is not curable, and there is always the threat of it returning to any individual who has suffered from the disease. The condition is not necessarily known well by most podiatrists because they have not suffered from it, but there are measures individuals can take to ensure that they are receiving the proper medical treatment...