Other editions of book Body Piercing and Tattoos

Issue that Concern You: Body Piercing and Tattoos examines why people get tattoos, including communicating something about oneself, mainstream culture, and representing a struggle to survive. This title explores the possible health risks of tattoos, and ; Focusing on topics of special concern to students, this series makes complex issues less intimidating and more accessible; each book presents 10 to 14 readings from a variety of perspectives that allow readers to better understand the topic.; Students must often make informed decisions about serious issues that will affect the course of their lives. Focusing on topics of special concern to students, the Issues That Concern You series helps make these complex issues less intimidating and more a

Issues That Concern You: Body Piercing And Tattoos examines why people get tattoos, including communicating something about oneself, mainstream culture, and representing a struggle to survive. This title explores the possible health risks of tattoos, and safety issues involved. It also covers the removal of tattoos, and the acceptance of tattoos in the workplace.Each title in this colorful series discusses an issue that either is part of students' lives or is likely affecting someone they know. Presenting multiple sides to current issues, each title distinguishes itself through its dedicated focus on concerns that today's middle and high school students deal with regularly, such as underage drinking and obesity. Moreover, Issues That Concern You recognizes the intimate relationship between its subject and reader as it weaves together different points of view. Backmatter offers facts and "self-help" style advice to young people grappling with the issues.•Students must often make informed decisions about serious issues that will affect the course of their lives. • Focusing on topics of special concern to students, the Issues That Concern You series helps make these complex issues less intimidating and more accessible. • Color photos, charts, graphs, tables and editorial cartoons reinforce information as well as present important statistical data. • Each volume also includes facts taken from a variety of government and research facilities, to tell students more of what they want to know about the issue, and guidance for students to aid them in addressing the issue in their own lives. • A bibliography and thorough subject index round out each volume.