Issues that concern you
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Date rape
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Gun violence
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5)
Obesity
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6)
Student drug testing
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Underage drinking
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Choosing a career
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10)
Dieting
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Smoking
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Teen driving
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Body image
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English language learners
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Mental illness
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Peer pressure
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Prejudice
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Recycling
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School violence
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Eating disorders
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Endangered species
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Pollution
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31) Child labor
Series
Publisher
Greenhaven Press
Pub. Date
c2012
Language
English
Description
Explores the issues surrounding child labor. Presents diversity of opinion on the topic, including both conservative and liberal points of view in an even balance.
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Going green
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Health care
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34) Juvenile Crime
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Series
Description
Is urban gun violence an increasing part of juvenile crime? Do some juvenile detention centers rely too much on force? Is a life sentence without parole appropriate for juvenile offenders? Questions like these and more are answered in this book. Readers will learn about several aspects of juvenile crime from essay sources such as the Human Rights Watch.
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Learning disabilities
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36) Nuclear power
Series
Publisher
Greenhaven Press
Pub. Date
c2012
Language
English
Description
"Nuclear Power: An Overview of Nuclear Power; There Is Renewed Interest in Nuclear Power; Nuclear Power in the United States Faces Significant Challenges; Irrational Fear Is Limiting Nuclear Power; Nuclear Power Can Help Solve the Climate Crisis; Nuclear Power Cannot Solve the Climate Crisis; Nuclear Power Increases the Risk of Nuclear Terrorism; Nuclear Power Does Not Increase the Risk of Nuclear Terrorism; Nuclear Waste Is a Serious Problem; Nuclear...
37) Privacy
Series
Publisher
Greenhaven Press
Pub. Date
c2011
Language
English
Description
Explores the issues surrounding privacy. Presents diversity of opinion on the topic, including both conservative and liberal points of view in an even balance.
40) Water
Series
Publisher
Greenhaven Press
Pub. Date
c2012
Language
English
Description
Explores the issues surrounding water resources. Presents diversity of opinion on the topic, including both conservative and liberal points of view in an even balance.
41) Adoption
Series
Publisher
Greenhaven Press
Pub. Date
c2012
Language
English
Description
Explores the issues surrounding adoption. Presents diversity of opinion on the topic, including both conservative and liberal points of view in an even balance.
42) Birth control
Series
Publisher
Greenhaven Press
Pub. Date
c2012
Language
English
Description
Explores the issues surrounding birth control. Presents diversity of opinion on the topic, including both conservative and liberal points of view in an even balance.
44) Cyberbullying
Series
Publisher
Greenhaven Press
Pub. Date
c2012
Language
English
Description
Explores the issues surrounding cyberbullying. Presents diversity of opinion on the topic, including both conservative and liberal points of view in an even balance.
45) Girls and sports
Series
Publisher
Greenhaven Press
Pub. Date
2012
Language
English
Description
Explores the issues surrounding girls and sports. Presents diversity of opinion on the topic, including both conservative and liberal points of view in an even balance.
46) Homelessness
Series
Publisher
Greenhaven Press
Pub. Date
c2012
Language
English
Description
Explores the issues surrounding homelessness. Presents diversity of opinion on the topic, including both conservative and liberal points of view in an even balance.
48) Teen Parenting
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Series
Description
Help your readers to explore the issues surrounding teen parenting. The pro versus con format of the essays in this book presents diversity of opinion on the topic, including both conservative and liberal points of view in an even balance. Readers will evaluate several issues, such as whether the children of teen parents are disadvantaged, whether babies of teen fathers have greater health challenges, and whether teen parenting TV shows are realistic....
49) War
Series
Publisher
Greenhaven Press
Pub. Date
c2012
Language
English
Description
Explores the issues surrounding war and society. Presents diversity of opinion on the topic, including both conservative and liberal points of view in an even balance.
50) Drug Abuse
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Series
Description
This volume presents readings from a variety of perspectives that allow readers to better understand and navigate the topic of drug abuse. Both conservative and liberal points of view are provided in an even balance. Readers will evaluate drug abuse causes, the impact of the war on drugs, the effectiveness of rehabilitation programs, and whether drugs should be legalized. They will learn about varying methods of preventing drug abuse. Stellar sources...
51) Drunk driving
Series
Publisher
Greenhaven Press
Pub. Date
2013
Language
English
Description
Explores the issues surrounding drunk driving. Presents diversity of opinion on the topic, including both conservative and liberal points of view in an even balance.
52) Gangs
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Series
Description
More than eighty percent of American cities with a population of 100,000 or more report gang activity. Most of these gangs are made up of members who are eight to twenty-two years old. These statistics point to a larger unfortunate truth, at some point, our youth will have an encounter or an experience with gangs. It is important that they understand this world and how it operates. This collection of essays helps readers navigate the issues. Readers...
53) Homeschooling
Series
Pub. Date
2013.
Language
English
Formats
Description
Uses factual analysis from a variety of government and research facilities and statistical data to present various perspectives on homeschooling.
54) Obesity
Series
Publisher
Greenhaven Press
Pub. Date
2013
Language
English
Description
Explores the issues surrounding obesity. Presents diversity of opinion on the topic, including both conservative and liberal points of view in an even balance.
55) Sexting
Series
Publisher
Greenhaven Press
Pub. Date
c2013
Language
English
Description
Explores the issues surrounding computer sex or Sexting. Presents diversity of opinion on the topic, including both conservative and liberal points of view in an even balance.
57) Dating
Series
Publisher
Greenhaven Press, a part of Gale, Cengage Learning
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
Presents differing views on the various social aspects of dating. Examines the enormous debate over whether the emergence of hookup culture is positive or negative, whether it hurts girls or empowers them, and whether it dangerously erodes the fabric of society or is the natural outcome of a society inching closer to gender equality.
58) Death and dying
Series
Publisher
Greenhaven Press, a part of Gale, Cengage Learning
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
Presents differing views on the various social aspects surrounding death and dying worldwide. Causes of death are examined, including increases in mortality due to AIDS in Africa, drug abuse in Scotland, and suicide in Ireland. Chapters discuss access to palliative end-of-life care and assisted suicide; influences of the world's major religions and their beliefs, traditions and rituals surrounding death; and funeral practices around the world.
59) Dieting
Series
Publisher
Greenhaven Press, a part of Gale, Cengage Learning
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
Explores the issues surrounding dieting. Presents diversity of opinion on the topic, including both conservative and liberal points of view in an even balance.
62) Recycling
Series
Publisher
Greenhaven Press, a part of Gale, Cengage Learning
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
Explores the issues surrounding recycling. Presents diversity of opinion on the topic, including both conservative and liberal points of view in an even balance.
64) Social protest
Series
Publisher
Greenhaven Press, a part of Gale, Cengage Learning
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
Explores the issues surrounding protest movements and political participation in the United States. Presents diversity of opinion on the topic, including both conservative and liberal points of view in an even balance.
65) Vegetarianism
Series
Publisher
Greenhaven Press, a part of Gale, Cengage Learning
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
Presents readings from a variety of perspectives about the topic of vegetarianism.
Author
Series
Description
Body piercing and tattoos have become a popular way for individuals to express themselves. Give readers something to think about as they may be considering self-expression in these ways. Readers will evaluate the real meanings behind getting tattoos and piercings, what risks are involved, and how to avoid making mistakes in efforts to be trendy. Essay sources include the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Reef Karim, Silvia Cardona-Tapia, and Rebecca...
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Social networking
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Author
Series
Description
This volume examines the positive and negative effects of teens and jobs. It explores wages, the benefits of job experience, and time management. Readers will evaluate whether unpaid internships are beneficial, whether young actors need more legal protection, and whether many teens are sexually harassed at work. They will also evaluate whether millennials have unrealistic job expectations.