Bøger i At Issue serien

This title addresses the issue of natural disasters and the severity, frequency, and losses caused by them, including areas such as climate change, poor infrastructures, human activity, economic costs and recovery.

This book directly supports the National Federation of State High School Associations' Speech, Debate, and Theatre Association 2012-2013 Policy Debate Topic. It addresses various aspects of transportation infrastructure within the U.S. including: whether and how to fund mass transit, how the recession impacts infrastructure projects; and whether infrastructure in the U.S. is in disrepair and how best to address any necessary repairs.

Offers a wide range of views surrounding issues relating to the green movement.

"This title in the At Issue series investigates student loans...how increasing loan debt has gotten out of hand and what students should do about it. Government and private loans, repayment solutions, and the ecomonic impact of the student loan bubble are discussed."--Publisher description.

"This title explores issues related to foodborne outbreaks. It covers the progress made toward reducing foodborne outbreaks. It examines funding for the Federal Food Safety Modernization Act. It examines foodborne outbreaks and the global food system, the risks of consuming imported food, and food suppliers and safety among other issues."--Publisher description.

This title explores the health benefits of superfoods. It also examines various superfoods like kale and quinoa. It discusses the impact that superfoods may have on the environment. It examines juicing and health.

This edition explores issues related to the Olympics. It covers benefits and harms from hosting the Olympics. It examines the issues of drugs and doping in the Olympics. Readers will learn about often unseen sides to the massive event, including the environmental, political, and sex trafficking issues as they relate to the Olympics.

"This title explores the issues of childhood obesity. It examines the role of government, and the responsibilities of parents. It discusses the health care costs of childhood obesity. This title examines fast food, food marketing and physical activity as they relate to childhood obesity."--Publisher description.

A compendium of opinion on the issue of immigration reform.

"Low-carb, paleo, and gluten-free--fad diets come and go. Which ones are harmless, and which should be avoided by adults and/or children? At Issue: Can Diets Be Harmful? pries the lid off the confusing issue of what we should and should not be eating for good health."--Publisher description.

Gluten, red meat, fish, insects--all things we do or don't eat, but could. But should we? This title in the At Issue series, What Should We Eat?, explores how best to sustain ourselves, from organic food to fast food.

"Antibiotic-resistant superbugs--where do they come from and what can we do to combat them? This volume of At Issue: Superbugs takes a look at the issue from all angles--the role of government, where lobbyists and drug companies fit in, and how the overuse of antibiotics and antibacterial products may contribute to the problem."--Publisher description.

Zebra mussels, purple loosestrife, and killer bees--invasive species are infiltrating our water, land and skies, disrupting our delicate ecosystems. At Issue: Invasive Species examines ways these invaders harm--or help--the environment, and what to do about them.

"This title explores the health benefits of caffeine. It also examines the dangers of caffeine. It discusses caffeine as a drug, and the possible addictive nature of it. It examines the complexities of the regulation of caffeine."--Publisher description.

This title explores issues related to the value of a college degree ers topics such as a college degree as an investment. It examines college degrees and if having one prepares people for today's jobs. It looks at college degrees and the US economy, college education as a right, and alternatives to a college degree.

This title in the At Issue series explores the new phenomena of anxiety surrounding the Internet that has developed with the explosion of social media use. Mobile-devise separation anxiety, digital overload, and activity tracking are a selection of topics discussed.

This book explores issues related to graphic music lyrics. It covers topics such as intent as a standard, violent lyrics and aggression, and the effects of violent music lyrics. It examines whether sexual music harms children and women. It also discusses Bro Country music, and whether it is harmful.

"This title explores issues related to voter fraud. It covers topics such as voter ID laws, stopping voter fraud, and voter fraud as a legitimate threat. It examines voter ID laws and the impact on marginalized citizens, and disenfranchised minority and poor voters. It looks at allowing noncitizens, illegal immigrants, and ex-felons the right to vote. It discusses the broken US voting system, as well as the issue of online voting and fraud."--Publisher description.

A compendium of opinion on issues surrounding energy independence.

Discusses issues relating to corporate corruption and its effect on society.

Discusses Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, including such issues as whether the currency should be banned, whether it should be regulated, whether it favors the wealthy over the poor, and whether it is a real currency.

"[This book] explores government funding and investments, and the future of wind energy. It examines the impact wind farms have on the environment, including carbon emissions. It discusses the reliability of wind farms and whether wind farms make people sick. It covers wind farms and how they relate to bats, birds, and the Endangered Species Act."--Publisher's web site.

Examines the impact of technological advances, developments in mobile communications, and breakthroughs in software and electronics on how people work, how work is changing, and the issues facing modern workers and businesses.

A compendium of opinion surrounding the definition, legal status, medical facets, and inclusion of transgender people.

Examines the elimination and regulation of competitive foods, and the introduction of healthy servings and options to menus and vending machines, in public schools, nonprofit private schools and child care facilities.

"This volume of the At Issue Series explores the issue of sexual assault in the military, touching on topics such as if sexual assault in the military is a longstanding problem, or is the epidemic spurred by the inclusion of women in more areas of the military, and has the repeal of Don't Ask, Don't Tell been a factor in increased sexual assault on both women and men."--Provided by publisher.

Debates the value of organic foods to our health, the health of farm workers, and health of our planet.

"This volume in the At Issue Series examines issues surrounding minorities and the law, including affirmative action, voter ID laws, and racial profiling."--Provided by publisher.