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Hate Crimes: When Intolerance Turns Violent
Jennifer Lombardo
Library Binding (Lucent Books, Aug. 15, 2017)Describes hate crimes, explains why they are committed against others of different race, religion, or sexual identity, and details what can be done to stop the hate.
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Bias in the Media
Hal Marcovitz
Library Binding (Lucent Books, May 30, 2010)Presents a discussion on bias in the media, covering such topics as arguments the cable wars, blogging, and the possibility of unbiased reporting.
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The Patriot Act
Debra A. Miller
Library Binding (Lucent Books, June 22, 2007)Each title in this series presents a thorough and carefully balanced presentation of the many issues surrounding each topic, objectively exploring important political, social, cultural, economic, moral, historical, and environmental issues, and enabling students to gain a clear understanding of what affects them, their peers, and their community.
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Assisted Suicide
Mark D. Friedman
Library Binding (Heinemann, July 1, 2011)Accessible yet sophisticated book that explains the delicate issue of assisted suicide and asks readers to think about whether this difficult decision is ever right, wrong, or if it varies from case to case.
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Genetic Engineering
Tina Kafka
Hardcover (Lucent Books, July 17, 2009)Presents an overview of genetic engineering, its history and present use, and the debates relating to health risks and the environment.
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Teen and Alcohal
Michael V. Uschan
Library Binding (Lucent Books, April 25, 2012)Young people today are inundated with information but often lack the tools for understanding the complex issues that stir public debate; this series provides clear, balanced, and thoughtful examination of the hot-button issues of the day.; This new edition in the Hot Topics series offers a clear, comprehensive, and balanced discussion of the issue of teens drinking alcohol. The text talks about the reasons teens drink, the history of drinking age laws, the emergence of hosting laws and puni; Carefully crafted narrative, fully documented primary and secondary source quotations, informative sidebars, and study questions all provide excellent starting points for research and discussion. Full-color photographs, maps, and charts enhance volumes in
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Reality TV
Shannon Kelly
Library Binding (Lucent Books, March 1, 2013)Young people today are inundated with information but often lack the tools for understanding the complex issues that stir public debate; this series provides clear, balanced, and thoughtful examination of the hot-button issues of the day.; This volume in Lucent's Hot Topics series looks at the incredibly popular, ever evolving, and divisive form of entertainment--reality TV. The book looks at what is defined as reality television and provides a brief history of the genre; it discusses why i; Carefully crafted narrative, fully documented primary and secondary source quotations, informative sidebars, and study questions all provide excellent starting points for research and discussion. Full-color photographs, maps, and charts enhance volumes in
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Terrorism and Security
Nick Hunter
Paperback (Heinemann, July 1, 2011)Accessible yet sophisticated book that explains the possible reasons why terrorism exists and the security measures taken to make sure it doesn’t happen. Is a loss in some freedom a fair trade for more security?
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Cyber Mobs: Destructive Online Communities
Allison Krumsiek
Library Binding (Lucent Books, Aug. 15, 2017)Shares information on cyber mobs, including the social and psychological effects cyber mobs have on their victims and ways to combat the relatively new phenomenon.
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Gun Control
Jenny MacKay
Library Binding (Lucent Books, April 12, 2013)Young people today are inundated with information but often lack the tools for understanding the complex issues that stir public debate; this series provides clear, balanced, and thoughtful examination of the hot-button issues of the day.; This book explores one of the most contested issues in American government and society today, that is, how much regulation the government should place on possession and use of firearms. Individual chapters will cover the history of gun control in the Unit; Carefully crafted narrative, fully documented primary and secondary source quotations, informative sidebars, and study questions all provide excellent starting points for research and discussion. Full-color photographs, maps, and charts enhance volumes in
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The Dangers of Digital Addiction
Amanda Vink
Library Binding (Lucent Press, July 15, 2019)Technology has done a lot of good, connecting individuals and ideas. However, technological devices and social media platforms also have the potential to be harmful when they are not used in moderation. When the use of personal digital devices starts interfering with a person's daily life, it becomes a problem. Readers explore the ways in which some people can develop addictive digital habits and whether or not technology hinders their ability to live a healthy lifestyle. Additional information is presented through charts, sidebars, and annotated quotes, and discussion questions prompt readers to consider their own digital behaviors.
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Health Care
Debra A. Miller
Library Binding (Lucent Books, Feb. 23, 2011)Young people today are inundated with information but often lack the tools for understanding the complex issues that stir public debate; this series provides clear, balanced, and thoughtful examination of the hot-button issues of the day.; ; Carefully crafted narrative, fully documented primary and secondary source quotations, informative sidebars, and study questions all provide excellent starting points for research and discussion. Full-color photographs, maps, and charts enhance volumes in
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