Thinking critically

Examines the pros and cons of gun control laws in the United States and their impact on gun violence.

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

Introduces gun control and violence issues and provides a list of key facts and source notes.

Examines issues related to e-cigarettes and vaping by providing arguments for and against each topic. Includes color photographs, sidebars, critical thinking questions, and additional resources.

"Social media makes spreading disinformation so easy that the world is awash in it. Disinformation is aimed at the government, businesses, schools, churches, and other pillars of society. While one false post can be dismissed as ridiculous, the accumulation of disinformation can take its toll on social media users, eroding their confidence in traditional institutions"--OCLC.

"The adoption of the Black Lives Matter movement into daily American life has been far from seamless. The incidence of police brutality and mass incarceration in the United States is the highest in the world. While the BLM movement continues to shine light on the systemic racism endemic in law enforcement and the criminal justice system, many Americans remain deeply divided on the most effective ways to address these issues"--Provided by publisher.

"Addiction is a serious problem that affects millions of people. More than 40 million Americans aged 12 and older lived with a substance use disorder in 2020"--Provided by publisher.

"High-profile cases, such as the killings of George Floyd and Daunte Wright, have sparked widespread debates on police use of police force, when it is justified, and how it can be regulated"--Provided by publisher.

"Governments, public health experts, and citizens have disagreed on the most effective ways to respond to the COVID- pandemic. Every approach has to balance public safety with personal freedom and economic cost. As a result, leaders around the world face many difficult decisions. They put many controversial mandates and policies in place"--Provided by publisher.

"About a third of mass shootings worldwide take place in the United States--a country that has less than 5 percent of the world's population. Some people blame video games, mental health problems, and political or religious radicalization. Whatever the cause, the US must address its problem with gun violence"--Provided by publisher.