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OPPOSING VIEWPOINTS

Grades 10–12 • 6” x 9” • 176–200 pp. • Library-bound: $48.80 / $39.04 • Paperback: $33.80 / $27.04 AUG ’21 Lib Set: 978-1-5345-0826-2 • $341.60 / $273.28 • AUG ’21 Pbk Set: 978-1-5345-0833-0 • $236.60 / $189.28 Cancel culture is a powerful force, but can it go too far? What is being done to address racial discrimination within the criminal justice system? How is our right to personhood impacted by our complicated world? Fascinating topics are featured in this set, proving that Opposing Viewpoints still sets the standard for current-issue studies . Each book delivers pro and con expert opinions selected from highly respected and often hard to find sources and publications .

Key features of each volume: • Guided reading questions at the beginning of each viewpoint assist students in reading comprehension • Chapter prefaces provide context on the topics and debates presented in each chapter • Chapters summarize both sides of debates to present an impartial look at contemporary controversies

NEW AUG ’21! Cancel Culture

©2022 • GRL: Z • Dewey: 302.23 Deciding not to support a person or corporation you find objectionable is nothing new, but recently, this practice has made headlines and been rebranded as “cancel culture.” This may be attributed to the #MeToo movement and political divisiveness prevalent in the United States at this time. Whatever the reason, we now see major figures suddenly being “canceled” for their actions. The diverse viewpoints in this volume attempt to understand this phenomenon in the context of the current moment of social awareness. Readers will decide whether or not canceling someone is a form of censorship or mob mentality. Lib . ISBN: 978-1-5345-0759-3 PB ISBN: 978-1-5345-0757-9

NEW AUG ’21! Genetically Modified Foods and the Global Food Supply

©2022 • GRL: Z • Dewey: 664 On the surface, it seems that genetically modified foods or GM foods are a reasonable defense against world hunger and malnutrition. They may offer solutions to other global problems as well. Critics argue that GM foods are unsafe and potentially hazardous to human health. They also claim that the engineering of GM foods harms the environment. So what is the truth? The curated essays in this volume present viewpoints from different sides of the debates surrounding genetically modified foods and a shrinking food supply. Lib . ISBN: 978-1-5345-0687-9 PB ISBN: 978-1-5345-0686-2

NEW AUG ’21! Marriage ©2022 • GRL: Z • Dewey: 306.81 Marriage is an age-old institution whose purpose has changed in recent times. No longer do families arrange unions for economic and social reasons; today, most Westerners marry for love. Still, the median age for first marriage has risen steadily over the years, and 32 percent of adults have never been married. The viewpoints in this volume explore how marriage fits into our changing society, including issues of same-sex marriage, domestic violence, women’s equality, and children and divorce. Readers will analyze the wedding industry, and the Unmarried Equality Movement, which is the movement for single people to attain equal rights to married people. Lib . ISBN: 978-1-5345-0768-5 PB ISBN: 978-1-5345-0766-1

CURRENT ISSUES

NEW AUG ’21! Personhood ©2022 • GRL: Z • Dewey: 128 It might seem unnecessary to define what a person is, but the issue of personhood has been a long-standing source of debate. The scope of personhood has been questioned in many applications, including human slavery, right to life and right to end life, animal rights, bioethics, corporate rights, and theology. It is believed the question will arise again as robots and artificial intelligence become more sophisticated and ingrained in our culture. What makes a person, and who gets to define personhood? Viewpoints in this volume address this fascinating topic from a number of angles. Lib . ISBN: 978-1-5345-0765-4 PB ISBN: 978-1-5345-0763-0

NEW AUG ’21! Racial Discrimination and Criminal Justice

©2022 • GRL: Z • Dewey: 364.3 The Black Lives Matter movement has shined a light on the frequently unequal treatment of African Americans by the U.S. justice system. This has led to some adverse reactions, including the protest slogans All Lives Matter and Blue Lives Matter. The viewpoints in this volume examine the truths regarding the justice system and people of color in the United States. Do the police have a problem when it comes to racial discrimination? Is the court system biased against people of color? Can gang violence be curbed without racial profiling? Experts from the field offer very different perspectives on this important topic. Lib . ISBN: 978-1-5345-0771-5 PB ISBN: 978-1-5345-0769-2 NEW AUG ’21! Religion in Contemporary Society

©2022 • GRL: Z • Dewey: 200.97 Religion is on the decline in the United States, as the religiously unaffiliated segment climbs to more than 25 percent of the overall population. This is likely due to demographic shifts, but it may also be influenced by factors such as mass migration from rural to urban areas and the advancement of isolating technology. Additionally, many are discouraged by what they consider outdated stances and exclusiveness of many religions. Given these changes, what place does religion have in contemporary society? Can it adjust with the times? Diverse experts in the field tackle this timely topic for interested readers. Lib . ISBN: 978-1-5345-0762-3 PB ISBN: 978-1-5345-0760-9

NEW AUG ’21! The US Military

©2022 • GRL: Z • Dewey: 355 Since 1973, when the draft ended, involvement in the U.S. military has been voluntary. The makeup of the men and women who serve America today has evolved over the subsequent decades. This volume explores many issues pertaining to the U.S. military, such as what segment of the population is serving, how that translates to patriotism and politicization, and the military-industrial complex. Readers will survey the treatment of women and transgender servicepeople, how the country treats its veterans and addresses their special needs, and many other important considerations. Lib . ISBN: 978-1-5345-0756-2 PB ISBN: 978-1-5345-0754-8

The #MeToo Movement

Automation of Labor Domestic Terrorism

NEW JAN ’22! Trumpism and the Future of the Republican Party

NEW JAN ’22! QAnon and Other Conspiracy Theories

NEW JAN ’22! Space Exploration and the Search for Life Beyond Earth

NEW JAN ’22! Green Politics

NEW JAN ’22! Poverty, Prosperity, and the Minimum Wage

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Immigration Bans

Interpreting the Bill of Rights

Labor Unions and Workers’ Rights Party Politics

x 136 Does Right-to-Work Protection Harm Workers?

Labor Unions and Workers’ Rights with groups of workers on behalf of members only, even if they did not constitute at least 50% of employees. Silence on this issue from right-to-work supporters undermines the credibility of the “freedom to associate” motive.RTW is also not about making labor unions more responsive to workers by allowing them to withhold dues payments. The very same objective could be achieved by allowing union objectors to remit the equivalent of union dues to an agreed-upon charity, enabling workers to register dissatisfaction with a union without giving them a financial incentive to do so. Hence, the objection would genuinely reflect ideology or religious concerns, and not free-rider opportunism.However, the American Legislative Council (ALEC)-sponsored legislation sweeping the nation expressly prohibits any requirement to “pay to any charity or other third party, in lieu of such payments, any amount equivalent to or a pro-rata portion of dues, fees, assessments, or other charges regularly required of members of a labor organization.”ALEC is a group of conservative state legislators that crafts “model” legislation and lobbies like-minded politicians to pass the bills, as has been the case with right-to-work. What RTW Does One way to understand the real intent of RTW is to imagine what would happen to the public services in one’s town, city or state if the payment of taxes were voluntary. How long would our public schools, libraries, sanitation systems, water facilities, parks and so forth function if taxes were optional?Charging fees would be impermissible, because persons that refuse to pay tax would have an equal right to the schools, libraries, garbage collection, water, etc, as those that do pay. Just like RTW, the services would have to remain equally accessible to tax payers as well as tax deadbeats. Public services as we know them would collapse. 137 x

All collective endeavors require resources to achieve their goals. Labor unions represent working persons at their place of employment through collective bargaining. Organized labor also has an admirable history of fighting on behalf of non-union workers through political advocacy on issues such as workplace safety, minimum wage and public health insurance. The obvious intent of the ALEC-funded RTW effort is to burden the union movement’s pursuit of these goals by making it difficult to acquire financial resources.

Labor Free Riders Evidence of a RTW burden is beginning to appear in state-level statistics.The graph below provides trend lines for the union free rider percentages in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan and Wisconsin. The free rider percentage is the percent of persons in the state that are covered by a collective bargaining agreement but are not union members. The estimates are from the Current Population Survey administered by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Figure 1: Union Free Rider Percentages for Midwest US States 12 10 8 4 2 0 2011 2012 2013 2014 IL IN Mi WI Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics

Does Right-to-Work Protection Harm Workers? All collective endeavors require resources to achieve their goals. Labor unions represent working persons at their place of employment through collective bargaining. Organized labor also has an admirable history of fighting on behalf of non-union workers through political advocacy on issues such as workplace safety, minimum wage and public health insurance. The obvious intent of the ALEC-funded RTW effort is to burden the union movement’s pursuit of these goals by making it difficult to acquire financial resources. ©2020 • GRL: Z • Dewey: 331.88 Lib . ISBN: 978-1-5345-0595-7 PB ISBN: 978-1-5345-0594-0 Mandatory Minimum Sentences ©2019 • GRL: Z • Dewey: 345.73 Lib . ISBN: 978-1-5345-0295-6 PB ISBN: 978-1-5345-0296-3 Mass Incarceration ©2018 • GRL: Z • Dewey: 365.97 Lib . ISBN: 978-1-5345-0045-7 PB ISBN: 978-1-5345-0043-3 Mass Shootings ©2021 • GRL: Z • Dewey: 363.33 Lib . ISBN: 978-1-5345-0689-3 PB ISBN: 978-1-5345-0688-6 6 Labor Free Riders Evidence of a RTW burden is beginning to appear in state-level statistics.The graph below provides trend lines for the union free rider percentages in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan and Wisconsin. The free rider percentage is the percent of persons in the state that are covered by a collective bargaining agreement but are not union members. The estimates are from the Current Population Survey administered by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Figure 1: Union Free Rider Percentages for Midwest US States

©2021 • GRL: Z • Dewey: 324.27 Lib . ISBN: 978-1-5345-0685-5 PB ISBN: 978-1-5345-0684-8 Pesticides and GMOs ©2019 • GRL: Z • Dewey: 628.5 Lib . ISBN: 978-1-5345-0414-1 PB ISBN: 978-1-5345-0439-4 Politics and Journalism in a Post-Truth World ©2019 • GRL: Z • Dewey: 070.4 Lib . ISBN: 978-1-5345-0415-8 PB ISBN: 978-1-5345-0441-7 The Politics of Water Scarcity ©2018 • GRL: Z • Dewey: 333.91 Lib . ISBN: 978-1-5345-0054-9 PB ISBN: 978-1-5345-0052-5 Public Shaming ©2017 • GRL: Z • Dewey: 303.3 Lib . ISBN: 978-1-5345-0023-5 PB ISBN: 978-1-5345-0033-4 Race in America ©2017 • GRL: Z • Dewey: 305.80 Lib . ISBN: 978-1-5345-0022-8 PB ISBN: 978-1-5345-0028-0 Reparations ©2017 • GRL: Z • Dewey: 305.89 Lib . ISBN: 978-1-5345-0025-9 PB ISBN: 978-1-5345-0031-0 Sanctuary Cities ©2019 • GRL: Z • Dewey: 325.73 Lib . ISBN: 978-1-5345-0299-4 PB ISBN: 978-1-5345-0300-7

©2018 • GRL: Z • Dewey: 339.4 Lib . ISBN: 978-1-5345-0048-8 PB ISBN: 978-1-5345-0046-4 Violent Video Games and Society ©2018 • GRL: Z • Dewey: 794.8 Lib . ISBN: 978-1-5345-0072-3 PB ISBN: 978-1-5345-0055-6 Virtual Reality ©2017 • GRL: Z • Dewey: 006.8 Lib . ISBN: 978-1-5345-0026-6 PB ISBN: 978-1-5345-0030-3 The Wealth Gap ©2017 • GRL: Z • Dewey: 331.2 Lib . ISBN: 978-1-5345-0024-2 PB ISBN: 978-1-5345-0034-1 Western Democracy at Risk ©2018 • GRL: Z • Dewey: 320.91 Lib . ISBN: 978-1-5345-0173-7 PB ISBN: 978-1-5345-0179-9 “This series is valuable in its presenting both sides of numerous arguments on often highly controversial topics... Topical volumes of interest to patrons are invaluable additions to any young adult, public, or undergraduate library collection where teenagers, college students, or others are seeking a single book that has information on a controversial topic.” —AMERICAN REFERENCE BOOKS ANNUAL

INTRODUCING ISSUES WITH OPPOSING VIEWPOINTS

Grades 7–10 • 6 1/2” x 9 1/4” • 120 pp. • Library-bound: $42.00 / $33.60 • Paperback: $28.30 / $22.64 AUG ’21 Lib Set: Lib Set: 978-1-5345-0827-9 • $294.00 / $235.20 • AUG ’21 Pbk Set: 978-1-5345-0832-3 • $198.10 / $158.48 JAN ’21 Lib Set: 978-1-5345-0747-0 • $210.00 / $168.00 • JAN ’21 Pbk Set: 978-1-5345-0749-4 • $141.50 / $113.20 Influenced by the highly acclaimed Opposing Viewpoints collection, this set promotes issue awareness and critical thinking . Extremely userfriendly and accessible, it offers a wealth of information at a lower reading level in a bright, engaging package . This appealing combination helps more students grasp the controversies of our increasingly complex world to develop evidence-based opinions . Your readers will be analyzing fascinating topics, including food security, living in a surveillance era, the process of impeachment, and the executive privileges and powers of the American presidency .

Key features of each volume: • Fact boxes to provide students with statistical information about the topics discussed • Photographs and graphics engage readers and assist in comprehension • Guided reading and critical-thinking questions for each viewpoint assist students in understanding how viewpoint authors develop arguments

NEW AUG ’21! Executive Privilege and the Powers of the Presidency

©2022 • GRL: Z • Dewey: 346.73 The Founding Fathers took great pains to set up a government with three equal branches with the intent of limiting the powers of any one branch. Yet the executive branch possesses powers, known as executive privilege, which can be invoked to withhold information from the other branches in certain matters. But what happens when presidents use executive privilege to hide wrongdoing? How much does the public deserve to know? In this volume, experts make their cases both against and in support of executive privilege and project how it might be expanded or limited in the future. Lib . ISBN: 978-1-5345-0797-5 PB ISBN: 978-1-5345-0796-8

NEW AUG ’21! Food Security

©2022 • GRL: Z • Dewey: 363.80 More than 25 percent of the world’s population experiences moderate or severe levels of food insecurity. The United States is not exempt: 35 million Americans do not have regular access to food that is safe and nutritious. The viewpoints in this volume address how this is possible in such a rich and resourceful nation. They also explore why so many urban and rural areas are now considered food deserts. Readers will examine the paradox of the obesity epidemic and the government’s responsibility to feed its citizens. The side effects of a hungry population, particularly in children and seniors, are assessed. Readers are challenged to evaluate and consider solutions for ensuring food security. Lib . ISBN: 978-1-5345-0801-9 PB ISBN: 978-1-5345-0800-2

NEW AUG ’21! Impeachment ©2022 • GRL: Z • Dewey: 342.73 Although we associate impeachment with U.S. presidents, it can pertain to government officials at the state or federal level. In addition, it exists in many countries around the world. In its entire history, the United States has impeached three presidents, but some experts wonder if that number is likely to grow as the country and its leaders become more divided. Will impeachment be used as a political tool, and is the ensuing chaos worth it? The viewpoints in this volume examine impeachment, offer interpretations of the Founding Fathers’ intentions, and question whether there is a better way. Lib . ISBN: 978-1-5345-0807-1 PB ISBN: 978-1-5345-0806-4

NEW AUG ’21! Income Inequality

©2022 • GRL: Z • Dewey: 339.2 Income inequality, which is the income gap between rich and poor, has widened steadily for the past fifty years in the United States. This gap affects women, immigrants, and racial and ethnic minorities most, and it can create problems that ripple through many aspects of our lives for generations to come. Why does income inequality exist, how does it affect our society, and how can we address it? The wide-ranging viewpoints in this volume explore these questions and provide important explanations and context for this complicated issue. Lib . ISBN: 978-1-5345-0719-7 PB ISBN: 978-1-5345-0718-0

NEW AUG ’21! Service, Emotional Support, and Therapy Animals

©2022 • GRL: Z • Dewey: 362.4 Animals provide support to humans on a daily basis. Service animals are rigorously trained to assist the visually impaired and people with life-threatening medical conditions. Therapy animals are trained to provide comfort to those in need. Emotional support animals give their owners companionship and therapy. While some of these animals have been scientifically proven to be indispensable, the value of others is dubious. The viewpoints in this volume explore the expanding world of assistance animals, shedding light on how they do and do not enhance our lives. Lib . ISBN: 978-1-5345-0799-9 PB ISBN: 978-1-5345-0798-2

NEW AUG ’21! The Surveillance State

©2022 • GRL: Z • Dewey: 323.44 Many have argued that at least since the September 11th terrorist attacks, the United States has become a surveillance state. Others have countered that the government has the public’s best interest in mind. But what is the truth? How does a government and its law enforcement prioritize the safety of its citizens without infringing on their privacy? The diverse viewpoints in this volume address the questions of whether the United States is operating under a surveillance state, whether we can have safety without surveillance, and whether it’s too late to turn back from our present tech-heavy situation. Lib . ISBN: 978-1-5345-0803-3 PB ISBN: 978-1-5345-0802-6

NEW AUG ’21! Universal Basic Income

©2022 • GRL: Z • Dewey: 331.2 During the 2020 Democratic primary campaign, candidate Andrew Yang’s policy of universal basic income was something many Americans had never heard of. Yang’s background as a tech entrepreneur likely influenced his platform, as he projected that within the next decade 1 of every 3 workers would be at risk of losing their jobs to new technologies. Basic income has been debated and piloted in countries around the world since the 1960s. Readers will evaluate whether a country that prides itself on the merits of hard work, automation, and a drastically evolving labor force could change that. Lib . ISBN: 978-1-5345-0805-7 PB ISBN: 978-1-5345-0804-0

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NEW JAN ’21! Animal Testing

NEW JAN ’21! Celebrity Culture

NEW JAN ’21! PhysicianAssisted Suicide

NEW JAN ’21! Prescription Drugs

NEW JAN ’21! Transportation Infrastructure

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Immigration and Travel Restrictions

Incarceration of Minors

AT ISSUE

Grades 10–12 • 6” x 9” • 128 pp. • Library-bound: $39.40 / $31.52 • Paperback: $27.80 / $22.24 • eBook: $39.40 / $31.52 AUG ’21 Lib Set: 978-1-5345-0829-3 • $275.80 / $220.64 • AUG ’21 Pbk Set: 978-1-5345-0830-9 • $194.60 / $155.68 JAN ’21 Lib Set: 978-1-5345-0746-3 • $197.00 / $157.60 • JAN ’21 Pbk Set: 978-1-5345-0753-1 • $139.00 / $111.20 This set provides single-topic focus on fascinating issues, including policing in America, the media’s influence on society, the rise of wellness culture, and the politicization of the Supreme Court . Each volume provides a wide range of opinions on its featured controversial subject . Primary and secondary sources from many perspectives and sources, including journals, newspapers, books, websites, and government agencies, allow a saturated analysis of each topic .

Key features of each volume: • Curated selections of contemporary articles guide students in considering all sides of controversial issues • Viewpoint introductions assist readers in understanding the key arguments made by each viewpoint • Volume introductions provide students with unbiased knowledge of the topic’s historical and political context

NEW AUG ’21! COVID-19 and Other Pandemics

©2022 • GRL: Z • Dewey: 614.4 From the Black Death of the fourteenth century to more recent Ebola and SARS and the ongoing HIV/AIDS crisis, pandemics and disease outbreaks have devastated societies, wiped out significant portions of populations, and necessitated political, social, and scientific changes to address these public health catastrophes. When the COVID-19 virus effectively brought the world to its knees in 2020, it became clear that whatever scientists and policymakers had learned from historical pandemics wasn’t enough. Journalists, politicians, medical professionals, and other experts from a range of fields weigh in on how pandemics happen and evaluate the potential means of controlling them. Lib . ISBN: 978-1-5345-0730-2 PB ISBN: 978-1-5345-0729-6 eBook ISBN: 978-1-5345-0731-9

NEW AUG ’21! Is America a Democracy or an Oligarchy?

©2022 • GRL: Z • Dewey: 330.97 Since the inception of the United States, certain democratic principles have been inherent to the nation’s political identity. Theoretically, this means that all citizens should receive equal representation and opportunity. However, income inequality has grown in recent years and shows no signs of slowing. Some argue that the wealthy are given unequal power over the government and society as a whole, creating an oligarchy. The viewpoints in this volume examine the development of the country from political, social, and economic perspectives to determine whether the country can still be considered a democracy. Lib . ISBN: 978-1-5345-0815-6 PB ISBN: 978-1-5345-0814-9 eBook ISBN: 978-1-5345-0825-5

NEW AUG ’21! The Media’s Influence on Society

©2022 • GRL: Z • Dewey: 302.23 Sometimes known as the Fourth Estate, the media plays a powerful role in today’s society. It is held responsible for keeping the public informed and supporting a healthy democracy. However, some worry that the media presents the news in a way that is too sensationalized or biased, with its primary motives being ratings and profits rather than the good of the public. This volume examines differing viewpoints on what can reasonably be expected of the media. Readers will evaluate the effects of the internet on the media, and the various political, cultural, and economic impacts the media has on society. Lib . ISBN: 978-1-5345-0823-1 PB ISBN: 978-1-5345-0822-4 eBook ISBN: 978-1-5345-0824-8

CURRENT ISSUES

NEW AUG ’21! Partisanship ©2022 • GRL: Z • Dewey: 306.20 The two-party system has long characterized American politics, but partisanship as it is understood today is a relatively recent phenomenon. Today, partisanship is not simply based on one’s voting record but a totalizing sense of identification with one party over the other. Consequently, the American political climate is more polarized than ever before. Though this fact is often reported with alarm, it may be too soon to determine whether partisanship actually damages democracy. This volume examines what partisanship means today, how this differs from historical partisanship, its contributing factors, and the effect it has on the country. Lib . ISBN: 978-1-5345-0817-0 PB ISBN: 978-1-5345-0816-3 eBook ISBN: 978-1-5345-0818-7

NEW AUG ’21! Policing in America

©2022 • GRL: Z • Dewey: 363.20 Police officers are responsible for maintaining law and order to ensure everyone’s safety and well-being. In doing so, they often put their lives on the line, making it a dangerous and challenging profession. In contemporary America, police forces are criticized for disproportionately targeting people of color, offering indemnity to the small percentage of police officers that act unlawfully or otherwise irresponsibly, and using unnecessarily brutal policing practices. The viewpoints in this volume will allow readers to become more familiar with all sides of policing in America through careful examination of relevant facts and opinions. Lib . ISBN: 978-1-5345-0809-5 PB ISBN: 978-1-5345-0808-8 eBook ISBN: 978-1-5345-0810-1 NEW AUG ’21! The Politicization of the Supreme Court

©2022 • GRL: Z • Dewey: 347.73 As the most powerful judiciary body in the U.S., the Supreme Court is expected to uphold Constitutional values while remaining insulated from influence by political agendas. In recent years, however, some have perceived the Supreme Court as becoming increasingly politicized, with some labeling the 2018 appointment of Justice Kavanaugh a pro-conservative political maneuver. Despite these recent concerns, there are also numerous historical examples of judicial activism. This volume discusses the Supreme Court’s politicization across history, examines whether it is realistic or useful to expect it to be insulated from politics, and evaluates possible means of depoliticizing the court. Lib . ISBN: 978-1-5345-0820-0 PB ISBN: 978-1-5345-0819-4 eBook ISBN: 978-1-5345-0821-7

NEW AUG ’21! Wellness Culture

©2022 • GRL: Z • Dewey: 613 Wellness culture promises a reprieve from the stress of long workdays, restrictive dieting, and punishing exercises through providing the alternative of a balanced lifestyle that simply focuses on feeling good. However, the reality of wellness culture is more complicated. While some assert that it successfully promotes well-being, others argue that it is simply a way of rebranding the dieting and exercise regimens that already existed, building an industry around the products and services that allegedly promote wellness. This volume clarifies the nebulous concept of “wellness” and explores how culture, business, and health intersect to create today’s wellness culture. Lib . ISBN: 978-1-5345-0812-5 PB ISBN: 978-1-5345-0811-8 eBook ISBN: 978-1-5345-0813-2

NEW JAN ’21! Food Security

NEW JAN ’21! Money Laundering

NEW JAN ’21! Nuclear Anxiety

NEW JAN ’21! Open Borders

©2017 • GRL/LEXILE: Z/1370L • Dewey: 363.32 Lib . ISBN: 978-1-5345-0016-7 PB ISBN: 978-1-5345-0040-2 eBook ISBN: 978-1-5345-0012-9 Ethical Pet Ownership: Puppy Mills, Rescue Pets, and Exotic Animal Trade

Gerrymandering and Voting Districts

Trial by Internet

Guns: Conceal and Carry

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Wrongful Conviction and Exoneration

CURRENT CONTROVERSIES

Grades 10–12 • 6” x 9” • 176–200 pp. • Library-bound: $46.40 / $37.12 • Paperback: $32.00 / $25.60 • eBook: $46.40 / $37.12 AUG ’21 Lib Set: 978-1-5345-0828-6 • $324.80 / $259.84 • AUG ’21 Pbk Set: 978-1-5345-0831-6 • $224.00 / $179.20 This powerful set provides a diverse array of views from a wide spectrum of sources about topics such as attacks on science, hate groups, the internet of things, and sustainable consumption . Views are organized in a question-and-response format to encourage readers to view complex issues from multiple angles . This approach provides students with a concise view of divergent opinions on each topic, allowing them to form their own intelligent opinions .

Key features of each volume: • Question-and-answer format offers a balanced approach to arguments on both sides of contemporary debates • Volume introductions provide the historical and political context necessary to engage with nuanced topics • Curated further reading and organizations to contact lists guide students in continued engagement with each topic

NEW AUG ’21! Attacks on Science

©2022 • GRL: Z • Dewey: 306.4 Recent examples of attacks on science such as climate change denial demonstrate how dangerous such attacks can be. However, the negative impacts of these attacks must be weighed against other considerations, including freedom of speech and religious expression, and the assertion that some criticism is healthy for the scientific field. The viewpoints in this volume consider the impacts of attacks on science, whether these attacks can be stopped, and how they can be prevented. Readers will evaluate the role of the internet in propagating and legitimizing these attacks. Lib . ISBN: 978-1-5345-0794-4 PB ISBN: 978-1-5345-0792-0 eBook ISBN: 978-1-5345-0795-1

NEW AUG ’21! Domestic vs. Offshore Manufacturing

©2022 • GRL: Z • Dewey: 338.4 In an increasingly globalized world, offshore manufacturing is often favored over domestic manufacturing for its ability to meet greater demands for goods that can be manufactured at lower costs, ultimately saving both companies and consumers money. However, a number of concerns also arise when examining offshoring’s impact on a domestic and international scale. Some argue that offshoring results in the exploitation of workers from lower-income countries, while others express concern over the potential loss of domestic jobs that can result from it. This volume examines the benefits and drawbacks of domestic and offshore manufacturing through numerous points of contention. Lib . ISBN: 978-1-5345-0712-8 PB ISBN: 978-1-5345-0711-1 eBook ISBN: 978-1-5345-0713-5

NEW AUG ’21! Fossil Fuel Industries and the Green Economy

©2022 • GRL: Z • Dewey: 662.6 As of 2018, 85 percent of global energy consumption was made up by fossil fuels, including petroleum, coal, and natural gas. However, the burning of fossil fuels is a major contributor of greenhouse gas emissions, which has drawn negative attention as the effects of climate change wreak havoc. Consequently, governments, citizens, scientists, and companies are now in search of more environmentally friendly sources of energy. The shift to the green economy is intended to reduce negative environmental impacts, but how this would affect consumers, communities, and the economy and whether it is economically and politically feasible are up for debate, and for your readers to decide. Lib . ISBN: 978-1-5345-0786-9 PB ISBN: 978-1-5345-0784-5 eBook ISBN: 978-1-5345-0787-6

NEW AUG ’21! Hate Groups ©2022 • GRL: Z • Dewey: 305.5 Hate groups undeniably have a negative connotation, but through examining the issues related to hate groups, it becomes clear that the topic is much more complicated than it may initially appear. This volume examines how hate groups are defined, who gets to label certain groups as hate groups, the legal standing of these groups, and what can be done to stop them. Answers to these questions among various others are presented through a wide range of perspectives, helping readers better understand this commonly oversimplified and controversial issue. Lib . ISBN: 978-1-5345-0778-4 PB ISBN: 978-1-5345-0776-0 eBook ISBN: 978-1-5345-0779-1 NEW AUG ’21! The Internet of Things

©2022 • GRL: Z • Dewey: 004.67 As the number of digital devices used in daily life grows, it comes as no surprise that the next step in technological evolution is to conveniently interconnect these devices. This is where the Internet of Things fits in. The Internet of Things refers to all devices that are connected to the internet and share data on it, but there are numerous applications for this technology, ranging from smartphones to driverless cars. Despite the convenience smart devices offer, they also raise significant concerns about data privacy and security. Readers will encounter contrasting viewpoints on this timely and evolving issue. Lib . ISBN: 978-1-5345-0774-6 PB ISBN: 978-1-5345-0772-2 eBook ISBN: 978-1-5345-0775-3

NEW AUG ’21! Libertarians, Socialists, and Other Third Parties

©2022 • GRL: Z • Dewey: 324.27 Since its inception, the United States has been characterized by a two-party political system. It is in many ways indoctrinated in laws and customs, but it does not prevent third parties from participating in the political process. Although no third-party candidate has ever won a presidential election, these candidates have occasionally been elected to local and state positions. Additionally, with issues like environmentalism, immigration, and income inequality receiving more attention, politicians from these parties have also gained greater recognition. This volume examines the role of third parties in American politics and the extent to which they can exercise influence. Lib . ISBN: 978-1-5345-0790-6 PB ISBN: 978-1-5345-0788-3 eBook ISBN: 978-1-5345-0791-3

NEW AUG ’21! Sustainable Consumption

©2022 • GRL: Z • Dewey: 338.9 With the threat of climate change looming over the present, many consumers and companies have prioritized minimizing their environmental impact through making more sustainable choices. This volume examines the role that individual consumption plays in climate change, how companies have attempted to become more sustainable, and the effectiveness of these practices. Readers will evaluate whether countries and local municipalities should regulate consumption, and if it is even possible to change consumption practices enough to meaningfully impact climate change. Through reading opposing perspectives on these questions, readers will become better equipped to form their own intelligent opinions on these important issues. Lib . ISBN: 978-1-5345-0782-1 PB ISBN: 978-1-5345-0780-7 eBook ISBN: 978-1-5345-0783-8

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