Bøger i At Issue serien

"This title explores issues related to voter fraud. It covers topics such as voter ID laws, stopping voter fraud, and voter fraud as a legitimate threat. It examines voter ID laws and the impact on marginalized citizens, and disenfranchised minority and poor voters. It looks at allowing noncitizens, illegal immigrants, and ex-felons the right to vote. It discusses the broken US voting system, as well as the issue of online voting and fraud."--Publisher description.

This book explores issues related to graphic music lyrics. It covers topics such as intent as a standard, violent lyrics and aggression, and the effects of violent music lyrics. It examines whether sexual music harms children and women. It also discusses Bro Country music, and whether it is harmful.

"This title explores the health benefits of caffeine. It also examines the dangers of caffeine. It discusses caffeine as a drug, and the possible addictive nature of it. It examines the complexities of the regulation of caffeine."--Publisher description.

This title in the At Issue series explores the new phenomena of anxiety surrounding the Internet that has developed with the explosion of social media use. Mobile-devise separation anxiety, digital overload, and activity tracking are a selection of topics discussed.

This title explores issues related to the value of a college degree ers topics such as a college degree as an investment. It examines college degrees and if having one prepares people for today's jobs. It looks at college degrees and the US economy, college education as a right, and alternatives to a college degree.

Zebra mussels, purple loosestrife, and killer bees--invasive species are infiltrating our water, land and skies, disrupting our delicate ecosystems. At Issue: Invasive Species examines ways these invaders harm--or help--the environment, and what to do about them.

"Antibiotic-resistant superbugs--where do they come from and what can we do to combat them? This volume of At Issue: Superbugs takes a look at the issue from all angles--the role of government, where lobbyists and drug companies fit in, and how the overuse of antibiotics and antibacterial products may contribute to the problem."--Publisher description.

Gluten, red meat, fish, insects--all things we do or don't eat, but could. But should we? This title in the At Issue series, What Should We Eat?, explores how best to sustain ourselves, from organic food to fast food.

"Low-carb, paleo, and gluten-free--fad diets come and go. Which ones are harmless, and which should be avoided by adults and/or children? At Issue: Can Diets Be Harmful? pries the lid off the confusing issue of what we should and should not be eating for good health."--Publisher description.

This edition explores issues related to the Olympics. It covers benefits and harms from hosting the Olympics. It examines the issues of drugs and doping in the Olympics. Readers will learn about often unseen sides to the massive event, including the environmental, political, and sex trafficking issues as they relate to the Olympics.

A compendium of opinion on the issue of immigration reform.

"This title explores the issues of childhood obesity. It examines the role of government, and the responsibilities of parents. It discusses the health care costs of childhood obesity. This title examines fast food, food marketing and physical activity as they relate to childhood obesity."--Publisher description.

"This title explores issues related to foodborne outbreaks. It covers the progress made toward reducing foodborne outbreaks. It examines funding for the Federal Food Safety Modernization Act. It examines foodborne outbreaks and the global food system, the risks of consuming imported food, and food suppliers and safety among other issues."--Publisher description.

"This title in the At Issue series investigates student loans...how increasing loan debt has gotten out of hand and what students should do about it. Government and private loans, repayment solutions, and the ecomonic impact of the student loan bubble are discussed."--Publisher description.

This title explores the health benefits of superfoods. It also examines various superfoods like kale and quinoa. It discusses the impact that superfoods may have on the environment. It examines juicing and health.

Offers a wide range of views surrounding issues relating to the green movement.

This book directly supports the National Federation of State High School Associations' Speech, Debate, and Theatre Association 2012-2013 Policy Debate Topic. It addresses various aspects of transportation infrastructure within the U.S. including: whether and how to fund mass transit, how the recession impacts infrastructure projects; and whether infrastructure in the U.S. is in disrepair and how best to address any necessary repairs.