Bøger i At Issue serien

"At Issue: Are Athletes Good Role Models?: 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"--

This title explores many issues related to the reversal of glaciers and ice melt, including reducing soot as it relates to glaciers, media reporting of ice melt, the rate ice sheets are melting, Antarctica and melting, and permafrost warming.

"At Issue: Drones: 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"--

"At Issue: Self-Defense Laws: 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"--

"The At Issue series includes a wide range of opinion on a single controversial subject. Each volume includes primary and secondary sources from a variety of perspectives -- eyewitnesses, scientific journals, government officials and many others. Extensive bibliographies and annotated lists of relevant organizations to contact offer a gateway to future research"--

"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"--

This volume presents the latests findings in the ongoing smoking debate. Questions such as: is smoking on the decline among teens, should the legal smoking age be raised, and are antismoking campaigns effective are discussed.

A compendium of opinion on the effects of social networking, including privacy issues, political aspects, and educational perspectives.

A compendium of opinion on issues surrounding biological weapons, bioterrorism, and chemical warfare.

Investigates the emerging problem of driver distraction while using cell phones and the available and proposed solutions.

"Considers a wide range of viewpoints related to health, environmental, economic, and social impacts of fast food, both in the United States and elsewhere as this quintessentially American creation is exported around the globe"--Page 9.

A compendium of opinion on the issue of guns and crime, including whether more stringent gun control would increase or decrease violence.

"At Issue: Manufacturing Jobs in the US discusses whether there is a strong American workforce available for new manufacturing jobs, whether American youths are interested in manufacturing, and whether the United States can compete with overseas manufacturing."--Provided by publisher.

Examines the ethical use of migrant workers and how immigration reform will impact them, as well as the resulting implications for the low-skilled American workers.

Explores the conflicting views about the inequality of wealth and income in the United States.

Explores a range of topics of influence to the present state of higher education, including what role online education will play and how private and community colleges will function in the future.

Explores the potential psychological, cognitive, and social impact of violent video games on gamers.

"At Issue: Domestic Surveillance explores the worth of domestic surveillance and how it impacts the country. This volume also looks at the ethics of the National Security Agency as well as whether or not domestic surveillance needs more oversight."--Provided by publisher.

"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.

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

"This title in the At Issue Series debates the issue of sexting, touching on such topics as the rise of sexting among teens and adults, if it is hurtful to teens, and whether or not sexting is a criminal offense."--Provided by publisher.

"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.

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.

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

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.

"[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.

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.

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

A compendium of opinion on issues surrounding energy independence.