Essential issues
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Examines the issues of biological and chemical warfare, including its historical background leading up to its current and future impact on society. The Hague Peace Conventions, the Geneva Protocol, and the Chemical Weapons Convention are discussed in detail. Programs that protect the United States against biological or chemical attack are also introduced.
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Provides a historical background of this issue leading up to its current and future impact on society. Drug farmers, producers, smugglers, dealers, and users are discussed in detail, as well as law enforcement against the illegal drug trade. Also covered are legalization of drug use, drug trafficking organizations, programs and organizations against illegal drugs, drug trafficking related to the global economy, and the cost of the U.S. war on drugs....
4) Gangs
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Discusses the historical background of gangs, the formation of gangs in both urban and rural areas, violent gang rivalry, and well as law enforcement related to gang activity.
5) HIV/AIDS
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Provides an overview of the issues surrounding HIV/AIDS, including the history, risk factors, social issues, prevention and treatment, and steps being taken worldwide to combat HIV.
9) Arms trade
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Examines the arms trade, discusses the legality of it, and questions whether it is sufficiently controlled.
10) Energy security
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Explores the energy crisis on a global scale, covering the environmental, political, social, and economic implications of dependence on non-renewable energy sources.
12) Binge drinking
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This book examines the history, causes, and effects of binge drinking.
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Developing nations' debt
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15) Homelessness
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This volume provides a look at the history, causes, and possible solutions to the problem of homelessness.
17) Teen pregnancy
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This title examines how teen pregnancy affects individuals and society around the globe, investigates how people are working to educate and support teens, and analyzes the controversies and conflicting viewpoints surrounding the issue. Features include a glossary, selected bibliography, websites, source notes, and an index, plus a timeline and essential facts. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is...
19) Bullying
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This title examines how traditional bullying and cyberbullying affect individuals and society, investigates how people are working to put an end to all bullying, and analyzes the controversies and conflicting viewpoints surrounding the issue.
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This title examines how international adoption affects individuals and society, investigates how people are working to improve international adoption policies and regulations, and analyzes the controversies and conflicting viewpoints surrounding the issue. Features include a glossary, selected bibliography, websites, source notes, and an index, plus a timeline and essential facts. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards....
23) Teen self-injury
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This title examines how self-injury affects individuals and society, investigates how people are working to put an end to self-injury, and analyzes the controversies and conflicting viewpoints surrounding the issue.