Presents fourteen essays which discuss literary aspects and major themes of the Charles Dickens' novel about industrialization and and its impact on Victorian society.

Hard Times (Literary Companion (Greenhaven Paperback))

Literature & Fiction

Karson, Jill

History & Criticism

Greenhaven

Offers speeches by leaders of the civil rights movement, discussing background information, biographical details about the speaker, and analysis of the speech, including speeches by Booker T. Washington and Nelson Mandela.

Civil Rights (Great Speeches in History)

History

Americas

Presents varying opinions surrounding the civil rights movement, discussing the causes, tactics, and key figures.

Civil Rights Movement (Opposing Viewpoints in World History)

Greenhaven's Contemporary Issues Companion series provides readers with a wealth of information on topics of current interest. Each anthology examines an important social issue in a variety of ways, from personal accounts and case studies to pertinent factual and statistical articles to commentaries and overviews. A perfect resource for both students and the general reader, this compelling and engaging series is sure to be a valued source of current, readable information.

Teen Addiction (Contemporary Issues Companion (Hardcover))

Teen & Young Adult

Social Issues

Collects essays with varying points of view regarding teen addictions, examining topics including contributing genetic factors, the effects of marketing, student drug testing, and traditional anti-drug programs.

Teen Addiction (Contemporary Issues Companion (Paperback))

Each title will cover a specific controversial topic in a narrative format. The primary focus will be on exploring all the varying and contrasting perspectives of the issue in a balanced and insightful way.

Is Animal Experimentation Ethical? (In Controversy)

Szumski, Bonnie

Referencepoint Press

Scientists are discovering new potential uses for marijuana in the treatment of many diseases. Yet many are concerned with the growing trend of allowing people to use medical marijuana and whether its use could lead to addiction and other problems. IntroThrough objective discussion, numerous direct quotes, and full-color illustrations this title examines What Are the Origins of the Medical Marijuana Debate? Is Marijuana Effective Medicine? What Are the Risks Associated with the Medical Use of Marijuana? Is Marijuana Effective Treatment for Depression and Other Mood Disorders? How Should the Medical Use of Marijuana Be Regulated?

Is Medical Marijuana Necessary? (In Controversy)

Social networking sites are an essential part of everyday life. But whether they are good for relationships and society as a whole is debatable. Through objective discussion, numerous direct quotes, and full-color illustrations this title examines What Are the Origins of the Social Networking Debate? Is Social Networking Changing the Nature of Relationships? How Has Social Networking Impacted Political and International Events? How Does Social Networking Affect Education and the Workplace? Does Social Networking Pose a Threat to Privacy?

Is Social Networking Beneficial to Society? (In Controversy)

Publisher Referencepoint Press

Title: Medical Marijuana Binding: Hardcover Author: BonnieSzumski Publisher: ReferencepointPress

Medical Marijuana (Thinking Critically)

Referencepoint Pr Inc

The horror of mass shootings leads, inevitably, to renewed debate over the causes of such violenceparticularly in the context of youth. Studies on the effects of violent media on young people have had mixed results. Through objective discussion, numerous direct quotes, and full-color illustrations this title examines: What Are the Origins of the Media Violence Debate? Does Violent Media Cause Violent Behavior? Are Violent Video Games Harming Youth? What Is the Impact of Sexual Violence in the Media? How Should the Problem of Media Violence Be Addressed?

How Does Violent Media Affect Youth? (In Controversy)

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