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  • Hate Groups

    A Reference Handbook

    by David E. Newton ...
    Series series Contemporary World Issues
    A 2022 Choice Outstanding Academic Title"This concise, informative, and revealing overview of hate groups is an excellent starting point for researchers and readers." – Library JournalHate Groups: A Reference Handbook offers answers to essential questions about hate groups in a way that is accessible to students and general readers interested in this important topic.This book covers the topic of ... Read more

    Was $52.99 USD Now $25.99 USD

  • Plastics and Microplastics

    A Reference Handbook

    by David E. Newton ...
    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

    Was $52.99 USD Now $25.99 USD

  • GMO Food

    A Reference Handbook

    by David E. Newton ...
    Series series Contemporary World Issues
    GMO Food: A Reference Handbook offers an in-depth discussion of genetically modified food. It covers the history of, opposition to, regulation of, and labeling of genetic modifications, along with the potential benefits and harm involved.This reference handbook is a research guide for young adults in high school and beyond. Students can use the book as an introduction to the history of genetic ... Read more

    $25.69 USD

  • Prescription Drugs

    A Reference Handbook

    by David E. Newton ...
    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

    $25.69 USD

  • World Oceans

    A Reference Handbook

    by David E. Newton ...
    Series series Contemporary World Issues
    This handbook offers an in-depth discussion of the world's oceans. It discusses the marine life that is dependent on the sea as well as the problems threatening the health of the ocean and its wildlife.This book opens with an overview of the history of human knowledge and understanding of the oceans and cryosphere, along with related scientific, technological, social, political, and other factors. ... Read more

    $25.69 USD

  • Environmental Justice

    A Reference Handbook

    by David E. Newton ...
    Series series Contemporary World Issues
    Environmental Justice: A Reference Handbook, Second Edition offers a current overview of the environmental inequities faced by poor and minority communities and the development of the grassroots movement working to address them.Building on the original edition's focus on the link between social inequalities and the uneven distribution of environmental hazards in the air, water, and soil, ... Read more

    $64.99 USD

  • Waste Management

    A Reference Handbook

    by David E. Newton ...
    Series series Contemporary World Issues
    Waste management poses a daunting global challenge. This resource provides an in-depth look at the waste management industry in the USA and elsewhere.The book begins with an introduction to waste disposal and management through history, from early civilizations and the Middle Ages through to the present. Readers will better understand current problems, controversies, and solutions relating to ... Read more

    $25.69 USD

  • Sexual Health

    A Reference Handbook

    by David E. Newton ...
    Series series Contemporary World Issues
    Sexual Health provides teenagers with a comprehensive review of common problems related to sexual health, offering suggestions and resources for understanding and working through those issues.What are the major types of sexually transmitted diseases and how are they contracted and treated? How effective are different types of contraception? How do you recognize the stages of puberty? The defining ... Read more

    $55.99 USD

  • Gay and Lesbian Rights

    A Reference Handbook

    by David E. Newton ...
    Series series Contemporary World Issues
    This thoroughly updated edition provides readers with the background and resources needed to understand one of the greatest civil rights issues of our time.When it was first published in 1994, Gay and Lesbian Rights: A Reference Handbook was acclaimed in School Library Journal for taking "a sober and balanced approach in addressing this emotionally charged and complex topic." The new edition shows ... Read more

    $64.79 USD

  • Vegetarianism and Veganism

    A Reference Handbook

    by David E. Newton ...
    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

    $55.99 USD

  • The Climate Change Debate

    A Reference Handbook

    by David E. Newton ...
    Series series Contemporary World Issues
    The Climate Change Debate: A Reference Handbook provides an in-depth look at climate change facts and statistics. It also discusses debate surrounding the scientific consensus.The Climate Change Debate: A Reference Handbook covers the topic of climate change from the earliest days of planet Earth to the present day.Chapters One and Two provide a historical background of climate change and a review ... Read more

    $26.49 USD

  • Eating Disorders in America

    A Reference Handbook

    by David E. Newton ...
    Series series Contemporary World Issues
    An indispensable resource for readers interested in eating disorders, this book summarizes their history in human civilization, assesses the current status of eating disorders in American society, and describes efforts for establishing effective prevention and treatment programs.Although eating disorders have existed for centuries, considerable controversy remains as to the basic cause or causes ... Read more

    $55.99 USD