E-Books

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• Though various sources have reported a decline in e-book sales for traditional publishers in 2015 compared to 2014, no one has come up with a clear re... Lees meer

Universal Health Care

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• With the Affordable Care Act signed into law in 2010, the United States seemed closer than ever to achieving universal health care. However, repealing... Lees meer

Developing Nations

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• The essays in this anthology explore the problems facing developing nations, such as hunger, disease, and environmental damage, the impact of the glob... Lees meer

Freedom of Speech on Campus

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• Freedom of speech is a fundamental aspect of American democracy, and university campuses have historically been central to the free speech debate thro... Lees meer

Women in Politics

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• This volume explores issues related to women in politics, including whether women have made gains in U.S. politics, the status of women in world polit... Lees meer

Genetic Engineering

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• As scientists continue to make genetic breakthroughs, society inches ever closer to confronting the stuff horror movies are made of. Cloning a mourned... Lees meer

Fracking

• Paperback | Engels | Current Controversies
• On the surface, fracking, or hydraulic fracturing, seems like a perfect solution to the country's energy crises. It is a relatively easy and independe... Lees meer

Health Care

• Paperback | Engels | Current Controversies
• Editor N. Merino has compiled compelling essays that discuss a broad range of perceived or actual legal rights and freedoms that impact the lives of y... Lees meer

Aid to Africa

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• Over the past 100 years, foreign aid structures that began with European colonialism have become tied to shifting economic and political interests, as... Lees meer

Pakistan

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• This anthology examines issues related to Pakistan, such as whether religious extremism is increasing there, its nuclear arsenal, the Pakistan-Indian ... Lees meer

Gangs

Noah Berlatsky

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• The primary source writings in this anthology have been selected to provide your readers with a broad spectrum of viewpoints on gangs and gang violenc... Lees meer

Prisons

• Paperback | Engels | Current Controversies
• This anthology contains primary source writings by many of the foremost authorities on prisons and prison administration. Conservative, liberal, and c... Lees meer

Mobile Apps

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• The average smartphone user in the U.S. spends 5 hours a day on their smartphone, and 85 percent of that time is spent using apps. This anthology prov... Lees meer

Human Genetics

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• This book explores concerns about genetic technology and research, including the potential ethical issues, the need for oversight and control, and the... Lees meer

Death Penalty

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• The use of the death penalty has been declining in recent years, and in 2016 the number of executions in the U.S. hit a 25-year low. This anthology pr... Lees meer

Carbon Offsets

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• The concept of carbon offsetting emerged from the Kyoto protocol, which was passed by the UN in 1997. This anthology provides a collection of essays t... Lees meer

Immigration

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• This anthology is a compendium of opinion on the extent, law-enforcement, citizenship-possibilities, and potential reform of the U.S.'s immigration pr... Lees meer

Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Humanity

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• Artificial Intelligence, or AI, is no longer the stuff of science fiction. Already used widely in many different applications, it is here to stay and ... Lees meer

The Global Impact of Social Media

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• The primary source writings in this anthology have been selected to provide your readers with a broad range of viewpoints on the global impact of soci... Lees meer

The Industrial Food Complex

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• As of 2015, one in three people worked in agriculture globally. With agriculture contributing only 3 percent of the global GDP, it is challenging for ... Lees meer

Consumer Debt

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• The total debt held by American households reached a record in early 2017. It is vital that your students understand the intricacies of consumer debt.... Lees meer

Patriotism

• Paperback | Engels | Current Controversies
• This volume introduces the reader to a broad spectrum of viewpoints on patriotism, such as what it means to be patriotic, whether it's on the decline,... Lees meer

Family Violence

• Paperback | Engels | Current Controversies
• Editor Dedria Bryfonski has chosen primary source writings to explore issues related to family violence, including what contributes to family violence... Lees meer

Violence Against Women

• Paperback | Engels | Current Controversies
• Editor N. Merino has selected a diverse array of primary source writings to provide your readers with a comprehensive look at violence against women. ... Lees meer