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Politicians, sociologists, and journalists discuss media bias, government regulation, advertising, and politics.
Each title in the highly acclaimed Opposing Viewpoints series explores a specific issue by placing expert opinions in a unique pro/con format; the viewpoints are selected from a wide range of highly respected and often hard-to-find publications.; This title explores the societal impact of smartphones and related technology. Discussions include: smartphones in the classroom; use by minorities/disadvantaged groups; issues of privacy, especially related to apps; and the future of smartphones and rela; "Each volume in the Opposing Viewpoints Series could serve as a model not only providing access to a wide diversity of opinions, but also stimulating readers to do further research for group discussion and individual interest. Both shrill and moderate, th"
Each title in the highly acclaimed Opposing Viewpoints series explores a specific issue by placing expert opinions in a unique pro/con format; the viewpoints are selected from a wide range of highly respected and often hard-to-find publications.; This title explores what are cults, whether cults are a serious threat, why people join cults, and how cult members can be helped.; "Each volume in the Opposing Viewpoints Series could serve as a model not only providing access to a wide diversity of opinions, but also stimulating readers to do further research for group discussion and individual interest. Both shrill and moderate, th"
A series of essays that express various perspectives on the impact of consumerism on the economy, society, and the environment.
The right to privacy was much easier to protect when our world didn't run off of home computers, cell phones, electronic gaming devices, and surveillance, satellite, and drone technologies. Now, you can merely look up and there might be someone or something invading your personal privacy rights. This collection of essays will educate your readers about several controversies surrounding our right to privacy. Across four chapters, readers will evaluate whether counter terrorism measures infringe on privacy, the role of technology in privacy, whether medical privacy is adequately protected, and how we should protect our privacy today. Essay sources include the Los Angeles Times, DNA Saves, and the National Institute on Drug Abuse.
These books provide a range of opinions on a social issue; each volume focuses on a specific issue and offers a variety of perspectives, e.g., eyewitness accounts, governmental views, scientific analysis, newspaper accounts, to illuminate the issue.; This title explores many issues related to the use of cell phones in schools including: educational purposes; safety issues; sharing important information; allowing use, but with restrictions; distractions caused by using cell phones in schools; and cyber; 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.
Issues surrounding curfews for teenagers are explored from a variety of perspectives.
Examines many aspects of credit cards in America.
Behind television, video games are the second most popular form of entertainment in the United States. The authors of this informative anthology examine the controversies surrounding video games, such as the effects of violent games on children and the accuracy of video game ratings.
Suicide takes the lives of more than 30,000 Americans every year and is the third leading cause of death for those between the ages of fifteen and twenty four. In this all-new anthology, authors debate the causes and possible solutions to this problem in the following chapters: Is Suicide Ever Acceptable? What are the Causes of Teen Suicide? Should Assisted Suicide Be Legalized? How Can Suicide Be Prevented?