Books with title Contemporary Issues Companion - Gangs

Whether in the inner city or the suburbs, gang membership among young people is an increasingly prevalent problem. The chapters in this anthology include an overview of the history of gangs in America, an examination of different types of gangs, portraits of gang life, and various anti-gang intervention methods.

Contributors debate the prevalence of rape as well as its causes and the effectiveness of various responses to the problem. The perspectives of victims and perpetrators provide additional insights into this disturbing crime.

The controversy surrounding marijuana centers on the question of how harmful this illegal drug truly is. Chapters focus on the physical effects of marijuana use, the legalization debate, whether marijuana has legitimate medical uses, and personal stories of the use and abuse of marijuana.

In the United States and around the world, women have been working to expand their rights for decades. This informative anthology provides an overview of the history of the women?s rights movement as well as an examination of the many issues being addressed by feminists today.

Contributors debate the prevalence of rape as well as its causes and the effectiveness of various responses to the problem. The perspectives of victims and perpetrators provide additional insights into this disturbing crime.

The first successful cloning of a mammal from an adult cell has raised numerous ethical questions concerning the possible use of this procedure on humans. Some welcome the new technology to aid infertile couples. Others oppose the cloning of humans.

One of the most prevalent and feared diseases, cancer can take a variety of forms and is still not fully understood. This volume provides a layperson's overview of different theories about the causes of and potential cures for cancer, as well as exploring alternative therapies.

Despite evidence that school violence is in decline, a string of highly publicized mass shootings in American schools has inspired a sense of panic in parents and school officials. Contributors provide insight into the possible causes of violent behavior in students and suggest potential remedies.

The rate of diabetes has sky-rocketed in recent years, and medical researchers warn that this upward trend has no end in sight. However, diabetes is also becoming more treatable, and the disease may be prevented by simple lifestyle changes. This fact-filled anthology examines the causes of diabetes, current treatments, and prevention techniques.

Understaffed child welfare agencies across the United States process millions of cases of abuse and neglect every year. The authors in this volume provide insight into the possible causes of child abuse and suggest potential remedies.

In the United States and around the world, women have been working to expand their rights for decades. This informative anthology provides an overview of the history of the women?s rights movement as well as an examination of the many issues being addressed by feminists today.

Drunk driving kills thousands of Americans each year. Essays discuss the problems related to drunk driving, solutions to those problems, the legal issues involved, and offer personal stories of tragedy and triumph.