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#MeToo Movement
Heather C. Hudak
Paperback (Crabtree Publishing Company, Oct. 24, 2018)A movement begun a decade ago by American activist Tarana Burke, #MeToo went viral in 2017, changing the way people look at sexual harassment and assault of women. This compelling title encourages readers to examine silence breaking and the multiple issues related to the issues of power, gender equality, and violence.
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Climate Change
Heather C. Hudak
Paperback (Crabtree Publishing Company, Oct. 24, 2018)"Climate Change is a hot-button topic today and one that requires skill to examine and grasp different viewpoints. This book introduces readers to multiple perspectives on the topic and encourages them to objectively view local, national, and global connections to help them form knowledgeable points of view."--
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Immigration and Refugees
Heather C. Hudak
Paperback (Crabtree Pub Co, March 5, 2019)"More than 65 million people are displaced in the world today and at least 17 million are refugees. This topical title addresses the issues surrounding how the world, and western countries in particular, deal with the overwhelming scale of refugees and immigrants flooding across borders"--
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Digital Data Security
Heather C. Hudak
Paperback (Crabtree Pub Co, March 5, 2019)The online world is an environment full of opportunityand risks. Social networks and online shopping sites encourage users to share personal information about themselves, but this can expose them to Identity spoofing and theft. Digital Data Security explores the many issues involved with cyber security, how companies combat hackers, and and how individuals must take charge of their own digital safety.
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Climate Change
Heather C. Hudak
Hardcover (Crabtree Publishing Company, Oct. 24, 2018)Climate Change is a hot-button topic today and one that requires skill to examine and grasp different viewpoints. This book introduces readers to multiple perspectives on the topic and encourages them to objectively view local, national, and global connections to help them form knowledgeable points of view.
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Net Neutrality
Natalie Hyde
Hardcover (Crabtree Publishing Company, Oct. 24, 2018)Should the Internet be a place for free thought and free sharing? Or should the government and Internet service companies be able to censor and block content? This up-to-date book will help equip readers with tangible tools to help understand the issues involved in net neutrality and encourage them to stay informed of further developments.
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The Opioid Crisis
Natalie Hyde
Paperback (Crabtree Publishing Company, Oct. 24, 2018)A major societal issue in the world today, opioid addiction is causing a devastating number of deaths and is costing countries millions of dollars. This timely book includes information on the causes and effects of opioid addiction and the methods being used to combat this deadly epidemic.
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Gun Violence
Natalie Hyde
Paperback (Crabtree Pub Co, March 5, 2019)This relevant title tackles a timely and controversial issue in an educated and sensitive way. While virtually everyone agrees gun violence is wrong, there is disagreement about the right way to prevent it. This thoughtful book discusses issues of stricter regulation of gun ownership and access, harsher sentences for perpetrators of gun violence, and stronger security measures and police presence in public places, such as schools, to prevent mass shooting events.
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Net Neutrality
Natalie Hyde
Paperback (Crabtree Publishing Company, Oct. 24, 2018)Should the Internet be a place for free thought and free sharing? Or should the government and Internet service companies be able to censor and block content? This up-to-date book will help equip readers with tangible tools to help understand the issues involved in net neutrality and encourage them to stay informed of further developments.
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Immigration and Refugees
Heather C. Hudak
Library Binding (Crabtree Pub Co, March 5, 2019)"More than 65 million people are displaced in the world today and at least 17 million are refugees. This topical title addresses the issues surrounding how the world, and western countries in particular, deal with the overwhelming scale of refugees and immigrants flooding across borders"--
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#MeToo Movement
Heather C. Hudak
Hardcover (Crabtree Publishing Company, Oct. 24, 2018)A movement begun a decade ago by American activist Tarana Burke, #MeToo went viral in 2017, changing the way people look at sexual harassment and assault of women. This compelling title encourages readers to examine silence breaking and the multiple issues related to the issues of power, gender equality, and violence.
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Plastics Dependency
Natalie Hyde
Library Binding (Crabtree Pub Co, March 27, 2020)We use it every day in products as varied as prescription drugs, toys, and toothbrushes. In less than a century, plastics have become integral to our daily lives. But plastic waste also clogs Earth�s oceans and other water bodies. Research has shown that microplastics have even accumulated in our bodies. This timely book investigates our increasingly problematic use of plastics in all areas of our lives and how our attempts to curb use and mitigate the harm of plastics are not working fast enough.
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