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Contemporary Issues Companion - Teen Alcoholism
Laura K. Egendorf, Bonnie Szumski, Scott Barbour, Brenda Stalcup
Hardcover (Greenhaven Press, April 3, 2001)Teenage drinking and alcohol abuse is prevalent in the United States. The contributors to this anthology examine the causes of teen alcoholism, its effects on adolescents and society, and how the problem of teen alcohol abuse can be solved.
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Genetic Engineering
Sylvia Louise Engdahl
Hardcover (Greenhaven, June 2, 2006)Looks at the issues surrounding the use of genetic engineering in agriculture, industry, medicine, athletics, and other fields, and points out the arguments in favor of and against the developments it offers.
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Secondary Schools: A Reference Handbook
Leila Villaverde
Hardcover (ABC-CLIO, Oct. 6, 2003)A broad survey of secondary schools, their historical origins, and present-day goals, intentions, and practices in educating adolescents.Secondary Schools: A Reference Handbook charts the planning, designing, and administration of the various types of secondary schools in the U.S. and their goals. It maps the historical foundation of the school system, examines important social and cultural movements in education, analyzes legislation and policy issues, looks at standardization, and discusses reform.Always keeping the needs of students in close focus, this book examines public and private institutions, vocational curricula, schools within schools, as well as target audiences for specific institutions, educational standards, accessibility, admission policies, student assistance, and other important subjects.• Chronology focuses on the historical foundations of the contemporary conceptualizations of secondary education• Bibliography includes legislation and policy that pertain to the construction and improvement of secondary schools
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Artificial Intelligence
Sylvia Engdahl
Library Binding (Greenhaven Press, Oct. 31, 2007)Essays discuss the advancing field of artificial intelligence and robotics, exploring the current technologies and trends, forecasting possible robot jobs, and describing the ethical aspects and risks involved when creating intelligent robots.
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Lil Wayne: Grammy-Winning Hip-Hop Artist
Erika Wittekind
Library Binding (Essential Library, Jan. 1, 2014)Examines the life and career of Lil Wayne.
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Contemporary Issues Companion - Battered Women
Louise I. Gerdes
Paperback (Greenhaven Press, Sept. 1, 1998)Domestic violence affects women from all walks of life. Contributors to this anthology investigate the pattern of domestic violence and examine legal and other measures that can protect battered women. Personal narratives by women who were victims of domestic violence illustrate the problem.
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Genetic Engineering
Sylvia Louise Engdahl
Hardcover (Greenhaven, June 2, 2006)Looks at the issues surrounding the use of genetic engineering in agriculture, industry, medicine, athletics, and other fields, and points out the arguments in favor of and against the developments it offers.
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Teen Addiction
Jill Karson
Hardcover (Greenhaven, Dec. 8, 2006)Collects essays with varying points of view regarding teen addictions, examining topics including contributing genetic factors, the effects of marketing, student drug testing, and traditional anti-drug programs.
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Contemporary Issues Companion - Battered Women
Lane Volpe, Greenhaven Press
Hardcover (Greenhaven Press, March 19, 2004)Domestic violence affects women from all walks of life. Contributors to this newly revised anthology investigate the nature of domestic violence and examine various measures that can protect battered women. Personal profiles of individuals whose lives have been touched by domestic violence round out this look at a disturbing but important issue.
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Gays and Lesbians
Kate Burns
Hardcover (Greenhaven, Feb. 25, 2005)Essays cover a variety of issues surrounding gays and lesbians in the United States, including gay adoption, hate crimes legislation, same-sex marriage, and homophobia.
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