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Greenhaven Press's At Issue series provides a wide range of opinions on individual social issues. Enhancing critical thinking skills, each At Issue volume is an excellent research tool to help readers understand current social issues and prepare reports. Extensive bibliographies and annotated lists of relevant organizations point to sources for further research."

"At Issue: Location-Based Social Networking and Services explores the popularity of location-based social networking; privacy issues concerning location-based social networking, services, and geofencing; the effectiveness of location-based services"--Provided by publisher.

This edition explores whether childhood has worsened over time. The book delves into behavior in school, bullying, and feelings of entitlement, among other aspects. Includes primary and secondary sources from a variety of perspectives; eyewitnesses, scientific journals, government officials, and many others.

A compendium of opinion on issues surrounding communicable diseases.

"This title explores the impact of hybrid and electric cars on the environment and society."--Amazon.com.

"This title explores whether abstinence programs are effective. It looks at the success rate of abstinence programs in preventing teen pregnancy, whether abstinence programs should be federally funded, and compares abstinence programs to other sex education programs."--Provided by publisher.

This title explores many issues related to beauty pageants, exploring both the positive and negative effects on children.

This book explores the seriousness of the American housing crisis, the impacts, causes and solutions. Readers will learn about the threat to families and neighborhoods, homeownership as a wealth-building strategy, lending reform, and mortgage interest deduction. Includes primary and secondary sources from a variety of perspectives; eyewitnesses, scientific journals, government officials, and many others.

A compendium of opinion on the issue of suicide among teenagers, including its causes, cultural variances, and prevention.

"Title explores issues related to eliminating the federal income tax including, the adoption of a flat tax; the adoption of a tax based on consumption; and corporate income taxes. Includes primary and secondary sources from a variety of perspectives -- eyewitnesses, scientific journals, government officials and many others"--Provided by publisher.

Revision of: How far should science extend the human lifespan. 2009.

"In the United States, each state determines the age at which a person can legally have sex. Age of Consent laws exist to prevent exploitation of young people, but are they too protective in some cases and too punitive in others? This book offers a variety of perspectives on the effectiveness and impact of these laws, which can be inconsistent and sometimes have unintended consequences."--Provided by publisher.

While it was a novelty less than a decade ago, the roster of the most talked-about-people today includes dozens of reality television stars. They know no limits to self-promotion, with constant posts to social media about themselves. The majority of the young public can't get enough of reality T.V. and its stars. This book explores the place of reality television in society.

The Migration Policy Institute released a fact sheet in 2016, stating that children born in the U.S. of a parent or parents who are undocumented immigrants, are placed at a severe disadvantage in life. This data was collected from 5.1 million children who are living with an unauthorized immigrant parent. Researchers found that these children are likely not to be enrolled in preschool, are likely to be held in a socioeconomic level that keeps them from developing and gaining access to resources, and are likely to fail in English proficiency that is necessary to move ahead in life. Place on top of that, the stress that their parent might be deported at any minute. These children are at risk, without a doubt. While U.S. policies on immigration and border control are hotly debated, this volume makes sure that we don't forget what's really at stake, the future of our young. Your readers are given the full breadth of perspectives on this topic, through eyewitness accounts, governmental views, scientific analysis, and newspaper accounts. Important details are pulled out from the text and presented in italicized font so that readers can track the facts, and refer to them for research and report writing. Most important of all, by reading balanced and well-researched entries, students will be able to form intelligent opinions on this pressing issue.

The cell phone boom was exciting, but no sooner than cell phones were seemingly everywhere there was talk of the devices causing Cancer. It still isn't clear whether they do or not. This book posits essays across from each other, debating this issue. Readers will learn whether cell phones present carcinogenic hazards, what studies on animals have shown and if results are reliable, and the impact of ordinances on use, such as the San Francisco Mandatory Ordinance.

Will History tell the story that Donald Trump's success in his road to the White House was stimulated by his frequent use of Twitter? How is Twitter changing the political landscape? How has the use of a communication tool, limited to 140 characters or less, become a globally recognized dispenser of news, facts, alternative facts, and a moral compass for our society? This book compiles compelling essays and works from eyewitness accounts, governmental views, scientific analysis, and newspapers to give your readers the big picture about Twitter and its importance. Readers will be given both sides, for and against, on topics such as whether Twitter should be used for news reporting, whether the psychology behind it is healthy, and whether it will become profitable. Facts that are salient to both sides of the story are copied from the text and highlighted so readers can use them for report writing, research, or forming opinions based on relevant information.

Within the last three decades, the way music is recorded, purchased, stored, and played has changed by leaps and bounds. New technology and new access has caused Music industry executives to scramble over getting ahead of the profits, and scramble to control new legal ramifications. This book examines issues related to the future of the music industry. Includes primary and secondary sources from a variety of perspectives; eyewitnesses, scientific journals, government officials, and many others.

Does the process of reading change when a book is digitized? What unintended consequences result from turning books into electronic documents? This anthology investigates the issue from contrasting perspectives with an eye toward grounding the conversation in real life examples. Readers learn about the costs and benefits of digitizing books.

A look at various areas of contention in stem cell research.

Why do some students drop out of high school? The reasons are often more complex than one might imagine. This anthology analyzes the issues related to high school dropouts. Essays include primary and secondary sources from a variety of perspectives: eyewitnesses, scientific journals, government officials, and many others. Readers will gain a more complete picture of the many challenges facing adolescents that are inevitable factors in the decision to drop out of school.

"At Issue: Fracking: Books in this anthology series focus a wide range of viewpoints onto a single controversial issue, providing in-depth discussions by leading advocates, a quick grounding in the issues, and a challenge to critical thinking skills"--

LSD, MDMA, Ketamine, the number of drugs used to enhance the experience of clubs, music festivals, or social gatherings seems to grow year after year. Despite the immense danger of these drugs, they continue to be used recreationally by many young adults. This necessary edition joins the voices of organizations such as the Office on Women's Health, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, and Frontline in order to present readers with a comprehensive understanding of club drug use.

The Child Pornography Prevention Act of 1966 was the first federal law enacted to ban the virtual exploitation and sexual abuse of children. However, with the expanse of technology, new challenges arise in combatting these abuses. Editor Stefan Kiesbye assembled fourteen essays that explore the various difficulties internet services, the IT industry, law enforcement, and legislation face in tackling and ending child pornography.

The Arctic National Wildlife refuge is one of the last intact landscapes in America, and home to 37 species of land mammals, 8 marine mammals, 42 fish species, and more than 200 migratory bird species. President Bush once said that America is addicted to oil. The same is true for other countries. While we do not seek out alternative resources, our addiction and need is ever-present. This book examines issues related to drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Oil related activities such as seismic testing, and aircraft and vehicle noise can drive local species into ruin. This book looks at both sides, providing students with a balanced understanding of the need for oil and what prices there are to be paid in the pursuit of obtaining it. Includes primary and secondary sources from a variety of perspectives; eyewitnesses, scientific journals, government officials, and many others.

Some troubled teens may be fortunate enough to avoid incarceration or hospitalization for their actions, by being assigned to a residential treatment program. Programs like these offer a range of services, including drug and alcohol treatment, confidence building, military-style discipline, and psychological counseling. They address a variety of addiction, behavioral, and emotional problems that have led to some teens making the wrong choices in their lives. This volume examines this alternative, its benefits and its weak points. Includes primary and secondary sources from a variety of perspectives; eyewitnesses, scientific journals, government officials, and many others.

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics states that in 2016, 16.3 million American wage and salary workers were represented by a union. Statistics correlate that union workers are paid at least 200.00 dollars higher per week than non-union workers. Unions are specifically created and operated to protect the worker from unfair business practices, and improve the quality of life for workers. Conversely, some unions have such a stronghold on productivity numbers, that workers, once having met their quota for the day, can stop working. Big businesses view unions as friends or foe because of their power and ability to change the workplace on behalf of the worker's rights and desires. While sheer numbers of membership show that unions are relevant, there are several factors left to debate. This volume offers the full breadth of perspectives on unions, through eyewitness accounts, governmental views, scientific analysis, and newspaper accounts. Your readers will be able to use this one source as an excellent research tool. Main ideas are copied from the text and repeated as pull quotes so that readers can track the important facts as they are developing opinions on unions, writing reports, or otherwise.

Discussions center around animal experimentation, with essays for and against each topic.

This timely volume explores the origins of the Occupy Movement and the goals of the Occupy Movement. Includes primary and secondary sources from a variety of perspectives; eyewitnesses, scientific journals, government officials, and many others.

This book examines the involvement of player's unions in sports.

Focuses on the subject of teen driving and the issues surrounding it, utilizing a pro/con format.