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Genetic Testing
Hal Marcovitz
Library Binding (Referencepoint Press, Aug. 1, 2010)Genetic testing could help unlock many secrets about diseases that people may be facing many years in the future. Through objective overviews, primary sources, and full color illustrations this title examines What is Genetic Testing? Can Genetic Testing Help People Avoid Diseases? What are the Ethical Issues That Surround Genetic Testing? What is the Future of Genetic Testing?
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Illegal Immigration
Debra A Miller
Library Binding (Referencepoint Press, Feb. 9, 2007)Experts estimate that approximately 12 million illegal immigrants may now be living and working in the United States. Through objective overviews, primary sources, and full color illustrations this title examines the impact of this growing problem on the U.S. economy and its culture, as well as the debate surrounding proposed immigration policy reforms.
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Video Games
Peggy J Parks
Library Binding (Referencepoint Press, April 1, 2008)Social and psychological issues connected with video games are discussed.
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Biomedical Ethics
Andrea C. Nakaya
Hardcover (Referencepoint Pr Inc, Aug. 1, 2011)Discusses recent ethical concerns in the biomedical field, including genetic testing and manipulation, stem cell research, and assisted reproductive technology.
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DNA Evidence and Investigation
Peggy J Parks
Hardcover (Referencepoint Press, Dec. 1, 2009)Discusses the role of DNA testing in solving crimes and correcting judicial errors, DNA testing for prisoners, and the issue of DNA databases and civil liberties, through objective overviews, primary sources, and illustrated statistics.
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Gangs
Peggy J Parks
Library Binding (Referencepoint Press, Aug. 1, 2010)According to the U.S. Department of Justice, more than 20,000 violent gangs with approximately 1 million members were criminally active in the United States as of September 2008. Through objective overviews, primary sources, and full-color illustrations, this title examines How Serious a Problem Are Gangs? Why Do Young People Join Gangs? Can People Leave the Gang Life Behind? and Can Gang Violence Be Stopped?
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Online Social Networking
Peggy J Parks
Library Binding (Referencepoint Press, Aug. 1, 2010)Because of sites such as Facebook, Myspace, Twitter, Linkedin, and others, the popularity of online social networking has literally exploded in recent years. Through objective overviews, primary sources, and full-color illustrations, this title examines What Is Online Social Networking? What Are the Dangers Associated with Online Social Networking? Is Online Social Networking Addictive? and Should Online Social Networks Be More Tightly Regulated?
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Energy Alternatives
Andrea C Nakaya
Library Binding (Referencepoint Press, Aug. 15, 2007)Presents an overview of issues involving alternative energy sources, discussing whether or not they are necessary, the viability of different sources, their use for transportation, and how their use would affect society.
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Disaster Response
David Robson
Library Binding (Referencepoint Press, Aug. 1, 2009)Experts estimate thatglobal disaster response reaches at least 30million people each year and yet needs always seem to exceed resources. Through objective overviews, primary sources, and full-color illustrations this title examines How Does the World Respond to Disasters? How Does the U.S. Respond to Natural Disasters? Is the U.S. Prepared for Manmade Disasters? How Can Disaster Response Be Improved?
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Abortion
Lauri S Friedman
Library Binding (Referencepoint Press, Aug. 1, 2008)Introduces abortion with objective overviews, primary source quotes, and illustrated facts and statistics.
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Assisted Suicide
Lauri S Friedman
Library Binding (Referencepoint Press, Dec. 1, 2008)Assisted suicide is officially permitted in just a handful of places around the world, yet its legalization is continually sought in dozens of countries and states. Through objective overviews, primary sources, and full-color illustrations this title examines Is Assisted Suicide Moral? Should Assisted Suicide Be Legal? Does Assisted Suicide Threaten Vulnerable Groups of People? What Alternatives to Assisted Suicide Exist?
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School Violence: Current Issues
Peggy J Parks
Library Binding (Referencepoint Press, Aug. 1, 2008)Whether it involves shooting rampages, fighting, harassment, or sexual abuse, school violence may occur anywhere, at any time, to anyone. Through objective overviews, primary sources, and full-color illustrations, this title examines: How Widespread Is School Violence? What Are the Causes of School Violence? What Is the Aftermath of School Violence? and Can School Violence Be Stopped?