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2019., New York Times Educational Pub. ; In association with The Rosen Pub. Group Call No: 179.7 6 Edition: 1st ed. Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: "Although abortion was officially decriminalized in the United States by the Supreme Court's Roe v. Wade decision in 1973, perspectives on abortion have always been, and remain today, radically different from state to state and person to person. Religion, access to birth control, the development of women's health care, and institutions such as Planned Parenthood are all at play in the public understanding of abortion. With recent changes in the Supreme Court causing uncertainty for the future of abortion access, the debate between pro-choice and pro-life advocates blazes on. Through this collection of articles, readers will discover stories of women's individual experiences, public protests, and groundbreaking U.S. legislation"--Provided by the publisher.
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2019., In association with The Rosen Pub. Group, : In association with The Rosen Pub. Group Call No: 363.46 NEW Edition: 1st ed. Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: Changing perspectives (New York Times Educational Publishing)Summary Note: "Although abortion was officially decriminalized in the United States by the Supreme Court's Roe v. Wade decision in 1973, perspectives on abortion have always been, and remain today, radically different from state to state and person to person. Religion, access to birth control, the development of women's health care, and institutions such as Planned Parenthood are all at play in the public understanding of abortion. With recent changes in the Supreme Court causing uncertainty for the future of abortion access, the debate between pro-choice and pro-life advocates blazes on. Through this collection of articles, readers will discover stories of women's individual experiences, public protests, and groundbreaking U.S. legislation"--Provided by the publisher.
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2020., New York Times Educational Pub. ; In association with The Rosen Pub. Group Call No: 362.28 Edition: 1st ed. Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: "The debate over the ethics of assisted suicide has raged for the better part of a century. From Dr. Jack Kevorkian's controversial practices to international euthanasia laws, there is nothing easy about the decision to end a life. The articles in this book speak to the legal battles, the historical context, and the personal stories that shed light on the various perspectives and conflicts that go into understanding the current state and future of assisted suicide. Media literacy questions and terms will engage readers and aid them in considering the many facets of this complicated issue"--Provided by the publisher.
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2020., New York Times Educational Pub. ; In association with The Rosen Pub. Group Call No: 363.9 6 Edition: 1st ed. Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: "Birth control has existed in many forms over the course of history, but in the United States, the term itself was not in popular discourse until 1914. At that time, it was illegal to even distribute information about birth control. In the 1950s, the first oral contraceptive, known simply as 'the pill' was developed. It was approved for use in the United States in 1960, and the uphill battle for religious and political approval began. This compilation includes New York Times articles that span a period of more than one hundred years. They provide vital context on birth control to those who want to know how we arrived at the medical, social, and political moment of today. Media literacy terms and questions are included to engage readers and activate critical thinking skills"--Provided by the publisher.
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2020., New York Times Educational Pub. ; In association with The Rosen Pub. Group Call No: 363.31 Edition: 1st ed. Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: "In October 2018, Jamal Khashoggi, a prominent journalist who was critical of the Saudi Arabian government, was assassinated at the Saudi consulate in Istanbul. His was an extreme case of censorship: the act of suppressing people, platforms, and ideas that are contrary to the status quo. Why do governments, publications, and other entities censor information? Is motivation driven only by authoritarian power, or are there sometimes benefits to censorship, as in that of the U.S. press during times of war? In this collection, readers encounter cases of suppression in the arts, scientific studies, and the evolution of censorship in the internet age, particularly in nations such as China, Russia, and Saudi Arabia. Media literacy questions and terms aid readers in analyzing how this complex topic is reported"--Provided by the publisher.
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2019., General, New York Times Educational Publishing Call No: 332.4 CRY Edition: First edition. Availability:2 of 2 At Location(s) Summary Note: The worlds of finance and technology have been rocked by Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies: encrypted digital currency created by complex computer algorithms. First developed in 2009 and launching several speculative frenzies, cryptocurrencies have created and destroyed fortunes over their turbulent history. Across years of New York Times articles, readers will discover the unfolding story of a technology that, while rarely performing as promised, has produced profound effects that cannot be ignored. -- Amazon.com.
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2019., New York Times Educational Pub. ; In association with The Rosen Pub. Group Call No: 176 .4 Edition: 1st ed. Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: "Several years before the revelations around sexual harassment and misconduct in Hollywood sparked the #metoo movement, colleges and universities across America were reeling from a series of assaults that challenged the way sexual consent had been taught. The articles collected here detail the evolution of the debate, from individual cases that captured national attention to the implementation of California's Affirmative Consent law. Beyond highlighting the legal and administrative responses to these cases, this book also features stories of the consequences students have faced in their daily lives as they navigate the debate"--Provided by the publisher.
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2019., In association with The Rosen Pub. Group, : In association with The Rosen Pub. Group Call No: 174.23 NEW Edition: 1st ed. Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: Looking forward (New York Times Educational Publishing)Summary Note: "The Human Genome Project completed sequencing the entire human genetic code in 2003, two years ahead of schedule. That brisk pace has characterized the private genomics industry as well, with prices for personal sequencing dropping from tens of thousands to only hundreds of dollars in less than a decade. Through this collection of articles, readers will recognize how DNA testing has opened new doors in medicine and science, as well as sparked new questions about medical ethics, human ancestry, and the self"--Provided by the publisher.
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2019., In association with The Rosen Pub. Group, : In association with The Rosen Pub. Group Call No: 523.2 NEW Edition: 1st ed. Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: Looking forward (New York Times Educational Publishing)Summary Note: "The popular imagination has seen a resurgence of interest in space research. It is fueled by the discovery of over 1,000 exoplanets, promising discoveries on Mars, and recent successes in commercial space exploration. Though space exploration remains a high cost, speculative enterprise, scientists and pundits argue we are closer than ever to answering key questions about life in the universe and human prospects of living off-world. The New York Times articles collected in this volume will reveal how concerns about planet Earth and space research development contribute to the quest for space colonization"--Provided by the publisher.
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2019., New York Times Educational Pub. ; In association with The Rosen Pub. Group Call No: 331.2 1530973 Edition: 1st ed. Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: "Despite increasing awareness, the gender pay gap has yet to close. In 2018, women still earned about eighty cents for every dollar men did, and that number changes when factoring in a woman's education level, profession, and ethnicity. These articles explore the discussion surrounding the gender pay gap, and highlight how our understanding of it has evolved in the past decade. Beginning with Obama's signing of the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act in his first weeks as president and leading to some of the complicated economics of paid family leave, these articles explore the factors that create a gender pay gap and point to possible solutions"--Provided by the publisher.
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2019., In association with The Rosen Pub. Group, : In association with The Rosen Pub. Group Call No: 306.2 NEW Edition: 1st ed. Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: In the headlinesSummary Note: "The subject of identity politics has become increasingly prevalent in recent years. In this collection of topical articles, readers will become familiar with a wide range of opinions and news concerning individual and group identities that form around race, sexual orientation, gender, political party affiliation, and more. The political usefulness of certain identities is explored, with a particular focus on the 2016 presidential election and the implications of one identity being politically asserted over another. Media literacy terms and questions will engage readers to consider the topic beyond the text"--Provided by the publisher.
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2019., In association with The Rosen Pub. Group, : In association with The Rosen Pub. Group Call No: 782.4 LAM Edition: 1st ed. Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: Public profiles.Summary Note: "When Kendrick Lamar won the 2018 Pulitzer Prize for his album 'DAMN,' critics announced that the award represented a belated acknowledgement of the cultural importance of hip-hop as a genre. The articles in this volume, ranging from music reviews to profiles, show the lives and careers of prominent hip-hop artists, including the controversies of Kanye West and the successes of Drake. The impact of these artists can be felt in the spheres of fashion, art, literature, and politics as well as in every sphere of music"--Provided by the publisher.
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2019., New York Times Educational Pub. Call No: 364.15 NEW Edition: 1st ed. Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: Public profiles.Summary Note: Presents a selection of articles that examine serial killers throughout history.
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2019., New York Times Educational Pub. ; In association with The Rosen Pub. Group Call No: 613.9071 Edition: 1st ed. Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: "Sex and sexuality remain contentious issues in twenty-first century America, dividing the country across religious and cultural lines. This volume traces the evolution of attitudes on gay and lesbian issues, transgender identities, women's rights, and sexual behaviors and consent. Going from the mid-twentieth century to the present day, the articles speak to the ongoing debate as writers and journalists attempt to make sense of the diverse sexual expressions found in human society and document the struggles toward greater acceptance and tolerance"--Provided by the publisher.
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2019., In association with The Rosen Pub. Group, : In association with The Rosen Pub. Group Call No: 613.9071 NEW Edition: 1st ed. Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: Changing perspectives (New York Times Educational Publishing)Summary Note: "Sex and sexuality remain contentious issues in twenty-first century America, dividing the country across religious and cultural lines. This volume traces the evolution of attitudes on gay and lesbian issues, transgender identities, women's rights, and sexual behaviors and consent. Going from the mid-twentieth century to the present day, the articles speak to the ongoing debate as writers and journalists attempt to make sense of the diverse sexual expressions found in human society and document the struggles toward greater acceptance and tolerance"--Provided by the publisher.
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2019., New York Times Educational Pub. ; In association with The Rosen Pub. Group Call No: 362.5 568 0973 Edition: 1st ed. Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: "Social welfare combines traditional notions of charity with responses to modern social problems. In this far-reaching collection of articles on the birth of American welfare, readers will see a robust debate on the nature of poverty and the costs and benefits of combating it. Beginning with private charities, dramatically expanding in the Great Depression, and frequently changing direction near the end of the twentieth century, the story of social welfare reveals the many features of America's relationship with its most downtrodden"--Provided by the publisher.
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2019., In association with The Rosen Pub. Group, : In association with The Rosen Pub. Group Call No: 382 NEW Edition: 1st ed. Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: Looking forward (New York Times Educational Publishing)Summary Note: "For many years, the United States has had established trade agreements with other countries to regulate the even flow of goods and maintain a healthy economy. But many of these entrenched trade agreements have now been upended, and with new tariffs being implemented, the global economic relationships between countries are changing. Will new tariffs help or hurt the United States and its traditional allies? How will U.S. industries be affected? With newer, more severe tariffs in place, bringing tariff retaliation from other trading partners, the future of trade relationships is shifting and uncertain"--Provided by the publisher.
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2020., In association with The Rosen Pub. Group, : In association with The Rosen Pub. Group Call No: 305.8 NEW Edition: 1st ed. Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: In the headlinesSummary Note: "In August of 2017, a group of torch-bearing white nationalists marched in Charlottesville, Virginia as part of the 'Unite the Right' rally. Confronted by hundreds of counter-protesters, the gathering soon turned violent, resulting in the death of a young woman. The Charlottesville riots vaulted the presence of white nationalists to national attention. However, the white nationalist movement has been a growing force in American culture for decades. The articles in this book speak to the origins, beliefs, and growing cultural impact of white nationalists on politics, civic life, and media. Features such as media literacy terms and questions deepen readers' understanding of the reporting styles and devices used to cover the topic"--Provided by the publisher.
