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2017., Greenhaven Pub. Call No: 371.7 CAM Edition: 1st ed. Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: "Sexual assault on the campuses of universities and private schools appears to be on the rise. Alcohol and fraternities are easy targets, but the issue is much more complicated. Despite attempts made by administrators to define consent clearly, it can be a legal gray area. Students condemned by a school's excessively broad definition of sexual assault can be branded rapists long after graduation. Victims must face their attackers on campus because administrators prefer to keep incidents out of the hands of law enforcement. Through balanced viewpoints, this powerful anthology addresses the complexities of an issue that has important social repercussions"--Provided by the publisher.
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2017., Greenhaven Pub. Call No: 363.325 DOM Edition: 1st ed. Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: "What constitutes domestic terrorism? The answer is actually more complicated than most of us would think. Readers of this informative anthology will progress through a range of articles offering diverse viewpoints about the Patriot Act, the differences in perception of white Christian violent extremists and those of other races and religions, why some environmental and animal activists are considered terrorists, the growing problem of paper terrorism, and what can lead homegrown terrorists to lash out against a country that has given them so much opportunity"--Provided by the publisher.
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2018., Greenhaven Publishing Call No: 325.73 SCH Edition: First edition. Availability:2 of 2 At Location(s) Series Title: Opposing viewpointsSummary Note: Recent world events have brought the issue of immigration to the forefront of media and journalism, cultural debates, and political campaigns. Calls for regulation are criticized as racist and xenophobic by some and deemed necessary by others. This resource addresses important questions surrounding the issue: How do immigration bans affect different groups? How can nations reconcile humanitarian and security concerns for refugees? How much of the nations economy depends on immigrant labor? And finally, do increased border controls and deportations actually work?
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2018., Adolescent, Cavendish Square Call No: 959.704 SCH SCH Edition: 1st ed. Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: Fighting for their country.Summary Note: "The Vietnam War was the first war that was fought from the outset by completely desegregated American troops. However, racism was abundant during the war, and the percentage of minority casualties were substantially higher than that of white troops because minority soldiers were often positioned on the front lines. Minority Soldiers Fighting in Vietnam provides a close look at the role of African American and Hispanic soldiers in the war while also explaining the quest for racial equality in the Vietnam era."--Amazon.
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2017., Enslow Pub. Call No: 609.2 52 Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: "Statistics tell us that women are underrepresented in STEM careers, yet many of technology's greatest innovations have come from women. Ada Lovelace is considered one of the first computer programmers. It was six women who programmed the important ENIAC computer during World War II. While women's contributions to technology are often overlooked, this resource celebrates the lives and accomplishments of women inventors and innovators throughout history. Also included are chapter notes, a glossary, a further reading section containing books and websites, and an index"--From the publisher's web site.
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2017., Enslow Pub. Call No: 355.0092 52 Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: "Although war has long been considered the domain of men, women have courageously fought for their families, their nations, and their causes--whether on the battlefield or off. The women profiled in this inspiring resource have proven that courage doesn't have a gender and that fighting for a just cause is very much a woman's issue. Also included are chapter notes, a glossary, a further reading section containing books and websites, and an index"--From the publisher's web site.
