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Contemporary World Issues eBook Series

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  • Robots

    A Reference Handbook

    Series series Contemporary World Issues
    Robots: A Reference Handbook differs from most other books on robotics in the variety of resources that it provides to readers of all ages.Robots: A Reference Handbook teaches readers about a wide variety of robots. It opens with a history of robotics, dating to ancient Greece and Rome, at which time an impressive array of automata were invented for entertainment, religious, and instructional ... Read more

    $71.69 CAD

  • Fracking

    A Reference Handbook

    Series series Contemporary World Issues
    The use of fracking is a tremendously important technology for the recovery of oil and gas, but the advantages and costs of fracking remain controversial. This book examines the issues and social, economic, political, and legal aspects of fracking in the United States.Hydraulic fracturing of oil and gas wells—known commonly as "fracking"—has been in use in the United States for more than half a ... Read more

    $71.69 CAD

  • Marijuana

    A Reference Handbook

    Series series Contemporary World Issues
    This single-volume resource provides sound, up-to-date information and authoritative resources for research on the controversial topics of the use of marijuana for medical and recreational purposes and the effects of marijuana use on society.The use of marijuana has consistently been a highly controversial, polarizing, and emotional topic, so much so that social, cultural, and religious factors ... Read more

    $32.79 CAD

  • Cloning

    A Reference Handbook

    Series series Contemporary World Issues
    This book provides a detailed introduction to the cloning of both plants and animals and discusses the important social, ethical, political, technical, and other issues related to the practice.The history of cloning experiments dates back more than a century, but advances in technology in recent decades have multiplied the potential applications of cloning-and expanded the controversies ... Read more

    $71.69 CAD

  • Prescription Drugs

    A Reference Handbook

    Series series Contemporary World Issues
    Prescription drugs are a basic and invaluable part of society today, but there is debate surrounding the methods of testing new drugs, the possible misuse of prescription drugs, and the economics of drug production and use.This book examines the evolution of prescription drugs in the United States, as well as the formation of the pharmaceutical industry. It begins with a history of prescription ... Read more

    $31.69 CAD

  • Prescription Drug Abuse

    A Reference Handbook

    Series series Contemporary World Issues
    This outstanding resource guide for students and young adults provides an introduction to the history of prescription drug abuse that explains how this problem has arisen and examines the social, political, economic, and health issues associated with prescription drug abuse in modern society.Evidence suggests that both adults and youth are abusing a wider range of prescription drugs and abusing ... Read more

    $71.69 CAD

  • Youth Substance Abuse

    A Reference Handbook

    Series series Contemporary World Issues
    This text provides readers with an in-depth understanding of the essential aspects of youth substance abuse—an important contemporary personal, social, and public health issue.Humans have been using natural and synthetic chemicals for at least two millennia—primarily for the purpose of treating medical problems, but also for recreational purposes. The 2014 Monitoring the Future survey of eighth, ... Read more

    $71.69 CAD

  • World Energy Crisis

    A Reference Handbook

    Series series Contemporary World Issues
    This book provides a historical background for the world's current energy problems, describing how the Industrial Revolution has led us to the impending end of the "Age of Fossil Fuels," and describes possible solutions for averting a global crisis.World Energy Crisis: A Reference Handbook provides a thorough investigation of a controversial topic: our current global energy situation, and what ... Read more

    $71.69 CAD

  • Sex and Gender

    A Reference Handbook

    Series series Contemporary World Issues
    Geared toward high school students, undergraduate students, and general readers, this reference work provides a thorough and unbiased treatment of sex, gender, and transgenderism—social issues of particular importance in today's world.Sex and Gender: A Reference Handbook is a single-volume book that introduces a variety of personal, social, political, and ethical issues of concern to every young ... Read more

    $71.69 CAD

  • Plastics and Microplastics

    A Reference Handbook

    Series series Contemporary World Issues
    "An excellent starting place for research on plastic and its environmental impact." – CHOICEPlastic plays a vital role in today's world but has become increasingly problematic.This book discusses the history and evolution of plastic, its many uses, and the implications that it has on our health and environment.Beginning with a history of plastic, from the first scientific discovery of the material ... Read more

    $31.69 CAD

  • Vegetarianism and Veganism

    A Reference Handbook

    Series series Contemporary World Issues
    This detailed and comprehensive overview of meat-free diets introduces readers to their long history in human cultures and analyzes some of the important questions and issues surrounding their practice in today's world.Vegetarianism and Veganism: A Reference Handbook provides a history and background of vegetarianism and veganism from prehistorical times to the present day, along with detailed ... Read more

    $71.69 CAD

  • The Opioid Crisis

    A Reference Handbook

    Series series Contemporary World Issues
    A comprehensive overview of opioid use throughout human history, current problems surrounding opioid abuse, and suggested approaches to solving these problems.Dependence on opioids has grown into an epidemic, its effects felt globally and most of all in the United States. The Opioid Crisis: A Reference Handbook provides a detailed and accurate history of opioid use, helping readers to understand ... Read more

    $71.69 CAD