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Historically, gun ownership has always held an important place in America culture. Today, Americans own more than 360 million guns, and many view firearms as a symbol of self-reliance and a critical defense against the threat of goverment tyranny. Others, however, are concerned about the high rate of gun violence in the United States, particularly the rising number of mass shootings and school shootings. Americans are deeply divided over the best...
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For nearly 250 years, the United States has been a place of refuge for immigrants from war-torn or poverty stricken countries in order to create better lieves for themselves and their families.The history of American immigration shows that these people and their descendants have contributed greatly to American society. However, immigrant groups have often had to overcome hostility and distrust as the assimilated into the Untied States. This book...
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©1999
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Examines seven crises in American agriculture, including farm and ranch survivability, modernization, safe food and drinking water, and urbanization and land use; discusses tradition and change related to each crisis; provides biographies of important figures related to the crises; and includes resources for additional information.
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[1999]
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Provides an overview of genetic engineering, discussing what it is and why it is important; features biographical sketches of key individuals related to the topic; collects data, documents, and opinions central to the genetic engineering controversy; and includes a list of resources for further research, and a glossary of terms.
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[1999]
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"Being first with a major news story drives the media to inform the public. But what limits, if any, can or should be placed on the media's vital role when their need to attract readers, listeners, or viewers compels them to jeopardize people's freedom (Richard Jewell), privacy (President Clinton and other public figures), and even personal safety (Princess Diana) in their rush to get the scoop, sell newspapers and magazines, and increase viewer numbers?"--BOOK...
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[1999]
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Explores all aspects of incarceration at the state and federal levels, providing an overview of the prison system since colonial times, biographies of key figures in American penology, a chronology of notable events in penal history, and information on prisoners' rights, famous legal cases, and policy changes.
10) Issues in crime
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c2000
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Examines aspects of the American criminal justice system, including police powers, gun control, mandatory sentencing, juvenile justice, and the death penalty.
12) Marijuana
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[2002]
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Essays discuss the controversies surrounding marijuana covering such topics as its medical use, effects, and if it should be legalized
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[2015]
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Publisher's description: 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.
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[2015]
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This book provides an outstanding single-volume resource on the topic of solar energy for young adults and general audiences. Provides an accessible and useful technical introduction to the various ways in which solar energy can be used for heat production and the generation of electricity . Outlines some of the critical environmental, technical, economic, and political issues that have prevented solar energy from becoming a more significant part...
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[2015]
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"This book reviews the role of windpower in human history, its potential to be a major source of energy in the near and more distant future, and the questions, problems, and issues associated with the development of wind energy ... opens with a chapter that provides a historical background to the way wind power has been used by humans over the past 2,000 years. The narrative then shifts to the modern day and a review of the ... issues associated with...