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2018., Enslow Pub. Call No: 305.42 Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: "First-wave feminism arrived on the international scene in the nineteenth century, a time when women had very few rights as citizens and were largely controlled by a government with laws that protected and served men. Today, through the work of feminist movements, women have gained the right to vote and work, but the quest for social and economic equality remains. This text gives students insight into the fascinating history of the feminist movement and its leaders while presenting thoughtful analysis of feminist issues to help students think critically about the history and present need for feminism and women's rights today"--Provided by the publisher.
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2017., Enslow Pub. Call No: 333.79 CRI Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: "Renewable energy is one of the fastest-growing sectors in the global economy as climate scientists and environmentalists give voice to the detrimental effects of fossil fuels. But how far have we gotten in developing efficient and sustainable energy, including solar, wind, and geothermal power, and what are the benefits of these renewable energy sources compared to fossil fuels? This text examines the issue from diverse viewpoints, allowing students to analyze key ideas in energy production through primary source evidence"--Provided by the publisher.
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2017., Enslow Pub. Call No: 363.330973 Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: "Every day, forty-eight children and teens are shot; of these, seven will die from gun-related violence. Everyone agrees that these statistics are horrific, and yet people disagree about how to reduce gun-related violence. Will more federal control of gun sales help? Or, as others state, will this lead to an uptick in violence among those who obtain guns illegally? This text introduces different perspectives about this important and timely issue. Experts, politicians, judges, and everyday people weigh in on this contentious issue, allowing students to analyze gun control from all sides"--Provided by the publisher.
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-- Immigrants and refugees.2017., Adolescent, Enslow Publishing Call No: 325.73 CUN Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: Analyzing the issues.Summary Note: As civil conflict and increasingly dire economic situations spread across areas of the globe, refugees have left their homes in countries such as Afghanistan, Syria, and Somalia in search of a better future for themselves and their children. Their often-dangerous plights have received much media attention and have led to increased calls for international humanitarian aidand, in some cases, for increased border control. In Critical Perspectives on Immigrants and Refugees, students will analyze this important issue and form their own conclusions based on opinions and data from experts, advocacy groups, and the media.
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2017., Greenhaven Pub. Call No: 363.7 Edition: 1st ed. Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: "Flint's water supply tainted with lead. Chicago's toxic donut. Louisiana's cancer alley. Corporate waste poisoning developing nations. These are all examples of environmental racism. Readers of this compelling anthology will be awakened to many examples of poor and minority communities that suffer physically, emotionally, and financially from living in a toxic environment. With no political clout and few available resources, these victims find themselves abandoned by the environmental movement and bullied by environmental policies. The burgeoning environmental justice movement argues that environmental protection is a basic right. After reading the informative viewpoints in this volume, students will come to their own conclusions"--provided by the publisher.
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2017., Juvenile, Greenhaven Publishing Call No: 363.7 CUN Edition: First edition. Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s)Click here to watch Series Title: At issue.Summary Note: Collects a range of essays on the topic of environmental justice and how racism and classism express themselves in environmental pollution in poor and minority population areas.
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2018., Greenhaven Pub. Call No: 622 .3381 Edition: 1st ed. Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: "On the surface, fracking, or hydraulic fracturing, seems like a perfect solution to the country's energy crises. It is a relatively easy and independent way to supply natural gas. But controversies surround the practice. The process involved in fracking has been shown to be harmful to the environment and a threat to our public health. Do the benefits of fracking outweigh the costs? Can improvements be made to the process that would eliminate its dangers? Should the government get more involved in regulating fracking, or should it be up to the people?"--From the publisher's web site.
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2018., Greenhaven Publishing Call No: 333.79 CUN Edition: First edition. Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: On the surface, fracking, or hydraulic fracturing, seems like a perfect solution to the countrys energy crises. It is a relatively easy and independent way to supply natural gas. But controversies surround the practice. The process involved in fracking has been shown to be harmful to the environment and a threat to our public health. Do the benefits of fracking outweigh the costs? Can improvements be made to the process that would eliminate its dangers? Should the government get more involved in regulating fracking, or should it be up to the people?
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[2018], Greenhaven Publishing Call No: 363.33 CUN Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: At issue. Civil libertiesSummary Note: A collection of essays on gun control from multiple points of view.
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[2017]., Juvenile, Greenhaven Publishing Call No: 302.23 CUN Edition: First Edition. Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: The development of social media platforms has allowed a new wave of populism to accelerate rapidly. Tweets, Facebook shares, and viral memes get information to ordinary citizens quickly and directly, without the influence of authorities, and often without the benefit of research and facts. Is this democracy in its purest form or mindless transmission of fake news and irresponsible reporting? What is the result of digital populism, and what can be done to use it for the good of the people? This resource contains viewpoints that will awaken readers to the value of critical thinking skills.
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[2017]., Greenhaven Publishing Call No: 303.3 CUN Edition: First edition. Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: Opposing viewpointsSummary Note: Embarrassing others to correct their behavior is nothing new--stockades and tarring and feathering were favored methods in colonial America, after all. But today, individuals and the media can point out egregious behavior via social media and reach a wide audience. There are countless examples of people who have lost their jobs and received physical threats because of shaming that went viral. Did the punishment fit the crime? Through a multitude of viewpoints and examples, readers will examine the value of public shaming: Is it an effective disciplinary tool or simply a way for people to feel morally superior?
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2017., Greenhaven Pub. Call No: 305.896 073 Edition: 1st ed. Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: "Should descendants of slaves be compensated for the suffering their ancestors endured? Should the losing side in a war be forced to pay the victor? When modern-day states confront long-ago atrocities, is acknowledgement and an apology enough? This fascinating examination of reparations offers opinions by leading experts on such past injustices as the Holocaust, the slave trade, the Armenian genocide, the forced relocation of Native Americans, and the Imperial Japanese Army's comfort women. An asset to any library, Reparations takes on the very uncomfortable issue of how governments and individuals can reckon with sins of the past"--Provided by the publisher.
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2017., General, Greenhaven Publishing Call No: 305.8 REP Edition: First edition. Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s)Click here to view Series Title: Opposing viewpoints series (Unnumbered)Summary Note: Presents opposing arguments on the topic of reparations for historical injustices. Discusses compensation of descendants of victims, the relationship between former colonies and their colonizers, various forms of reparations, and placing blame on current generations for actions of ancestors. Includes an index, list of relevant organizations, and resources for further information and discussion.
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2018., Juvenile, Greenhaven Publishing Call No: 305.42 CUN Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: There has been a neat divide in the United States and elsewhere between the pro-choice and pro-life camps. Reproductive rights are more expansive than the abortion debate. Access to affordable health services is a fundamental right, yet women, who are subject to discrimination, poverty, and violence at a higher rate than men, are at risk for losing access to screenings, maternal care, and contraception. Does the government have the right to legislate women's health? This close examination provides perspectives from all sides to help readers understand what is at stake.
