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"For as long as there has been violence in video games, there has been controversy over how that violence affects society. Through a narrative-driven pro/con format--supported by relevant facts, quotes, anecdotes, and full-color illustrations--this title examines issues related to video games and violence."--Publisher's website.
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Every day, an increasing number of distractions compete for drivers attention, from cell phones to dashboard electronic systems. Through a narrative-driven pro/con formatsupported by relevant facts, quotes, anecdotes, and full-color illustrationsthis title examines issues related to distracted driving.
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"Over the past twenty years, research shows that mass shootings have occurred almost every year in the United States. Through a narrative-driven pro/con format supported by relevant facts, quotes, anecdotes, and full-color illustrations, this title examines issues related to mass shootings." -- Publisher's website.
10) Abortion
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There are few issues as divisive and emotionally charged as abortion. Through a narrative-driven pro/con format supported by relevant facts, quotes, anecdotes, and full-color illustrations this title examines issues related to abortion. Topics include: Is a Fetus a Person with a Right to Life? Is Abortion Harmful to Women? Is Abortion Harmful to Society? Are Laws Regulating Abortion Adequate?
11) Gun control
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This book examines issues related to gun control. The debate over gun control in the United States ranges from constitutional issues to questions of community safety.
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Cell phones are transforming modern life by providing anytime-anywhere communications, rich media experiences, and useful apps. Through a narrative-driven pro/con format supported by facts, quotes, anecdotes, and full-color illustrations this title examines issues related to cell phones. Topics include: Are Cell Phones Affecting Human Relationships? Are Cell Phones Affecting Human Intelligence? Are Cell Phones Affecting Human Health? Are Cell Phones...
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"The use of drugs by athletes has been a source of controversy within the sports world for several decades. Through a narrative-driven pro/con format supported by facts, quotes, anecdotes, and full-color illustrations this title examines issues related to performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs) in sports. Topics include: Should PED Use by Athletes Be Acceptable? How Much Do PEDs Actually Improve Performance? Does Testing for PED Use Deter Athletes from...
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"Technically, nuclear proliferation is the spread of nuclear weapons, technology, or materials to countries other than the first five that developed them: the United States, Russia, the United Kingdom, France, and China, in that order. Alternatively, nuclear proliferation can more broadly refer to any increase in nuclear weapons or groups that own them, which is the definition used herein. How to convince rogue regimes to give up their nuclear weapons...
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"Suicide is now the second-leading cause of death of people ages ten to twenty-four. Through a narrative-driven pro-con format-supported by relevant facts, quotes, anecdotes, and full-color illustrations-this title examines issues related to teen suicide. Topics include: Do Antidepressant Drugs Contribute to the Problem of Teen Suicide? Is the Media Contributing to the Rise in Teen Suicide? Do New Technologies Contribute to Teen Suicide? Are Suicide...
17) Fake news
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"Fake news is a story that seems like real news but involves misleading, deceptive, or false information. And no matter the motive behind its creation and circulation, it is clearly a problem. Through a narrative-driven pro/con formatsupported by relevant facts, quotes, anecdotes, and full-color illustrationsthis title examines issues related to fake news. Topics include: Does Fake News Pose a Serious Threat? Does the News Media Tell the Truth? Should...