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2007
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The ancient practice of adoption has changed significantly through history. In colonial America, parents adopted out their unwanted children—those who were "rude, stubborn, and unruly"—to other families. Today, Americans go abroad looking for children to adopt, and have adopted more than a quarter million internationally.Adoption: A Reference Handbook, Second Edition not only traces the development of expert thinking about adoption, it also looks...
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[2020]
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"The criminal justice system in the United States is highly complex, and includes both the activities of law enforcement officers as well as court proceedings. Often, social and economic factors come into play in the arrests, trials, and rehabilitation of Americans, and many people recognize that there are problems with the system. This book explores whether bias based on race, sexuality, gender, and/or socio-economic status exists in the courtroom...
3) Education
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[2019]
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Examines major issues in education today, including the pros and cons of the Common Core curriculum, the benefits of charter schools, and the effectiveness of standardized testing.
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[2020]
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"Social media facilitates the creation and sharing of information and ideas online, through electronic devices like smart phones, laptops, personal computers, or tablets. Today, an estimated 2.8 billion people around the world use social media networks such as Facebook, YouTube, Snapchat, or Instagram to engage with friends, family members, and even strangers. Yet, the growing role of social media in everyday life has raised challenging questions...
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[2015]
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"This book reviews the role of windpower in human history, its potential to be a major source of energy in the near and more distant future, and the questions, problems, and issues associated with the development of wind energy ... opens with a chapter that provides a historical background to the way wind power has been used by humans over the past 2,000 years. The narrative then shifts to the modern day and a review of the ... issues associated with...
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Historically, gun ownership has always held an important place in America culture. Today, Americans own more than 360 million guns, and many view firearms as a symbol of self-reliance and a critical defense against the threat of goverment tyranny. Others, however, are concerned about the high rate of gun violence in the United States, particularly the rising number of mass shootings and school shootings. Americans are deeply divided over the best...
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For nearly 250 years, the United States has been a place of refuge for immigrants from war-torn or poverty stricken countries in order to create better lieves for themselves and their families.The history of American immigration shows that these people and their descendants have contributed greatly to American society. However, immigrant groups have often had to overcome hostility and distrust as the assimilated into the Untied States. This book...
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[1999]
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"Being first with a major news story drives the media to inform the public. But what limits, if any, can or should be placed on the media's vital role when their need to attract readers, listeners, or viewers compels them to jeopardize people's freedom (Richard Jewell), privacy (President Clinton and other public figures), and even personal safety (Princess Diana) in their rush to get the scoop, sell newspapers and magazines, and increase viewer numbers?"--BOOK...
11) Marijuana
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[2002]
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Essays discuss the controversies surrounding marijuana covering such topics as its medical use, effects, and if it should be legalized
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[1999]
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Explores all aspects of incarceration at the state and federal levels, providing an overview of the prison system since colonial times, biographies of key figures in American penology, a chronology of notable events in penal history, and information on prisoners' rights, famous legal cases, and policy changes.
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[1999]
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Provides an overview of genetic engineering, discussing what it is and why it is important; features biographical sketches of key individuals related to the topic; collects data, documents, and opinions central to the genetic engineering controversy; and includes a list of resources for further research, and a glossary of terms.
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©1999
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Examines seven crises in American agriculture, including farm and ranch survivability, modernization, safe food and drinking water, and urbanization and land use; discusses tradition and change related to each crisis; provides biographies of important figures related to the crises; and includes resources for additional information.