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Fossil fuels are a valuable commodity at the forefront of national and international politics. Pipelines can create jobs and economic growth, not to mention delivering a commodity to people who…
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Where does the United States fit in the global marketplace? Just how much are we exporting to, and importing from, other nations, and shouldn’t those goods and services be regulated…
Explores the current debate surrounding the system of electing the president in the United States.
The federal budget affects all of us, whether we know it or not. Monies spent by the government go into our education, our security, our military, and our bridges and…
Experts often disagree about how much and what kind of intelligence should be considered classified. In addition, there can be benefits to leaking intelligence, a practice that is done by…
Engineers argue that inadequate maintenance of roads, bridges, airports, waterways, and other critical aspects of infrastructure along with underinvestment have created an infrastructure crisis in the United States. Many politicians…
Hunting game has been a way of life for humans for two million years. Today, people around the world hunt both as a source of food and for sport. While…
Readers will gain a better understanding of the many ethical considerations surrounding pet ownership –Provided by publisher.
The viewpoints in this resource explore the potential benefits and dangers of alternative therapies, providing readers with provocative questions to consider –Provided by publisher.
This volume looks at the issue from varying perspectives, exploring causes of wrongful convictions, ways to increase exonerations for those who were unjustly imprisoned, strategies to decrease the number of…
From campaigning for politicians, to speaking out on political issues, to running for public office, celebrities around the world have long played an active role in politics. Their presence in…
The international community has pledged to curtail development and use of chemical and biological weapons in several agreements, beginning with the 1925 Geneva Protocol, but several nations are not honoring…
Since 2009, there have been 288 school shootings in the United States. This is an alarming statistic for one of the safest, richest, and most powerful countries in the world…
The divergent viewpoints in this resource explore the tenets of capitalism and whether or not it is at odds with the development of a just and moral society –Provided by…
Give your readers a comprehensive resource that will allow them to form intelligent opinions on a perennial, hot-button topic. Since the smallpox vaccine was invented in 1796, vaccination has played…
Agriculture has existed for approximately 12,000 years and has played an important role in shaping human history. It enabled the development of the United States, and the family farm has…
We have entered a time when celebrities are so valued that they are more respected and powerful than anyone else. It began with movie and sports stars, but as a…
In the past several U.S. presidential elections, candidates have promised to fix the country’s transportation. A strong transportation system is the base of a society’s economic stability and development. It…
When one thinks of money laundering, the first thing that might come to mind is its connection to organized crime, with gangs and drug cartels hiding away large amounts of…
Recent examples of attacks on science such as climate change denial demonstrate the danger of attacks on science. However, the negative impacts of these attacks must be weighed against other…
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…
Anthology of essays exploring the impact that the big technology companies have on the world. Experts debate the role of big tech on politics, economics, and society at large, questioning…
Despite recent outbreaks and warnings of a future global pandemic, the world seemed largely unprepared when COVID-19 quickly spread from China to Europe to the United States and beyond. In…
Anthology of diverse viewpoints exploring developments in artificial intelligence, predictions for the technology’s future, and the impact it will have on life as we know it –
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"Anthology of diverse perspectives that explore the controversies surrounded climate change and biodiversity today"--
Lisa Idzikowski
Everyone encounters facts about the economy daily. Families wonder how to stretch their dollars until the next paycheck, or hear about gas prices going up. Through this thoughtful book, readers…
Ecuador may seem like a small country in South America, but despite its size, it is rich in culture and natural beauty. As readers explore the history, traditions, and tourism…
With this exciting guide, readers are able to explore the Kingdom of Denmark, one of the Nordic countries in Europe. Known as one of the happiest places on Earth, it…
Most people know that lions raise their cubs together in prides, but what many may not know is that a pride’s nursery is called a creche and young lions live…
Pandas are perhaps the most recognizable and most beloved of all the bears. Young readers will journey to the misty mountain forests of China and witness the birth, growth, and…
Both penguin parents feed and care for their chick. Each chick has a unique call its parents recognize. Readers will travel to Antarctica and discover the ways wild penguin chicks…
A newborn blue whale can weight as much as a full-grown hippo, about 6,000 pounds! Students will journey into the deep sea and learn all the fascinating facts about the…
