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Women and sports

Explores the objectification, underrepresentation, and struggle of female atheletes.

Violence as entertainment

why aggression sells
Discusses how violence in media, such as, TV shows, movies, comics, video games, and advertising, influences watchers.

Thinking critically

Introduces issues related to cell phone use and examines the pros and cons of the debate.

Tech addiction

A collection of editorials and reports on addiction to technology, covering the Internet, handheld devices, dangers, the digital race, and more.

Prescription and over-the-counter drugs

"Used medically, prescription and over-the-counter drugs can relieve pain, ease symptoms of diseases, and treat disorders. When abused, these drugs can be dangerous and even deadly. This title explores how prescription and over-the-counter drugs affect the body, the laws surrounding these drugs, and their impact on society"--Provided by publisher.

Critical perspectives on assisted suicide

Provides different viewpoints on the assisted suicide debate, including from politicians, courts, advocates, media, and ordinary people.

Cell phone addiction

"Explores how cell phone users are being manipulated into touching their phones up to five thousand times a day and the effects this activity is having on brain function, emotional well-being, and relationships"--OCLC.

Assisted suicide

is it right to have the choice?
A collection of articles selected from the New York Times that examines the legal battles, the historical context, and the personal stories, and various perspectives and conflicts surrounding the issue of assisted suicide.

Planet taco

a global history of Mexican food
Examines the historical struggles between globalization and national sovereignty in the creation of "authentic" Mexican food.

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