Books in Hot Issues series

Examine the common battles of women face in todayÆs society, such as sexual harassment and inequality in the workplace, eighty years after being given the right to vote.

Discusses the myths and facts surrounding acquaintance, or date, rape, of both men and women, the physical and psychological consequences, ways to stay safe, and what to do if sexually assaulted

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Details the effects that the media has on body image, describes how women adorn and alter their bodies to conform, and explores how to develop a positive body image, despite what society considers ideal.

Examines all apects of teen privacy rights, from the history of this topic to how it came to be an issue, and discusses the importance of knowing and exercising individual rights.

Discusses how the Internet can be a potentially dangerous place if misused and provides advice for using it in a positive, safe, and enjoyable way.

Discusses the many issues facing teens of multiethnic descent, including discrimination and the search for ethnic identity in an unsympathetic culture.

Describes why teens smoke, the dangers of all types of tobacco use, and ways to quit the habit.

-- Investigates hot contemporary issues relevant to today's teenagers.-- Excellent for both research and reports, these books are a valuable resource for any current issues collection.

Describes the harmful effects of the many illegal substances being used in the United States and offers way to steer clear of drugs and to seek help if needed.

Discusses the problem of violence in schools, citing cases of shootings at Columbine High School and others, and suggests possible reasons for these incidents as well as some of the ways schools have reacted to them.

Discusses the different types of hate groups, the people they attract, how they are run, investigating and prosecuting hate crimes, and ways to reduce the atttitudes that encourage such organizations.