Books in Global Issues series

Not just another book about illicit drugs, Drugs asks important questions about medicinal drugs as well as drugs of abuse. Why do so many people take drugs? How harmful and addictive are they? Why are so many antibiotics no longer working? Should all drugs be legalized? About the Global Issues series: Examining important issues affecting our world, for young readers. This series explores a controversial topic via one person's experiences followed by an examination of the facts offered by a panel of specially selected experts and supported by a wealth of resource materials. Each title is written by an educator and is well-researched and carefully edited to be a significant and useful resource for young readers at home and school. Adults, too, will appreciate the open and sensitive treatment of each subject.

This title asks whether minority groups are really given equal opportunities in education, employment and elsewhere. Why are women still paid less than men? What is institutionalized racism? Why do public transportation and workplaces continue to be unsuitable for individuals with disabilities? About the Global Issues series Examining important issues affecting our world, for young readers This series explores a controversial topic via one person's experiences followed by an examination of the facts offered by a panel of specially selected experts and supported by a wealth of resource materials. Each title is written by an educator and is well-researched and carefully edited to be a significant and useful resource for young readers at home and school. Adults, too, will appreciate the open and sensitive treatment of each subject.

Examining important issues affecting our world, for young readers. There is perhaps no subject more timely, contentious, and difficult to tackle than terrorism. This title examines the global phenomenon of terrorism from its historical onset to the present day. What exactly is terrorism? Why do people become terrorists? How do they operate? Why do they commit these crimes? Can it ever be stopped? About the Global Issues series: This series explores a controversial topic via one person's experiences followed by an examination of the facts offered by a panel of specially selected experts and supported by a wealth of resource materials. Each title is written by an educator and is well-researched and carefully edited to be a significant and useful resource for young readers at home and school. Adults, too, will appreciate the open and sensitive treatment of each subject.

Global Issues: Terrorism considers the definition of terrorism, its history from the French Revolution, its causes, and its human and economic impact. The various responses to terrorism, the new forms it may take in the future, for example relating to animal rights and environmental concerns, and the media's role in reporting on and even perpetuating terrorism, are also taken into account.