AGE DISCRIMINATION: AN EPIDEMIC IN AMERICA is not just another book on ageism. All forms of DISCRIMINATION are having devastating affects on millions of people in this country young and old alike regardless of their age, race color, origin, gender, disability, and religious affiliation. When the economy suffers as a result of higher costs in fuel, food, medical, and housing expense the poor, the oppressed, and those struggling with unemployment and underemployment suffer beyond comprehension. Why isn't the U.S. Government adequately funding, staffing, and enforcing EQUAL RIGHTS (EEO, EEOe and the laws that were made to protect All Americans who are in fact U.S.Citizens?