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Media Studies

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Social Studies

Housing and Homelessness

It is estimated about 150 million people around the world are homeless. What homelessness means, why people become homeless, and how governments and organizations work to end homelessness are More →

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Human Rights Journalism

This fascinating book describes the details of three real case studies of investigative journalism about human rights. Stories include journalists exposing slave labor used in other countries More →

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Immigration and Refugees

More than 65 million people are displaced in the world today and at least 17 million are refugees. This topical title addresses the issues surrounding how the world, and western countries in… More →

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Information Literacy and Fake News

In this age of fast-paced social media, news and views are shared throughout the world in seconds. This timely title critically examines the elements of journalism, truth and perspective,… More →

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Legalizing Marijuana

A hundred years ago, marijuana was considered a threat to civil order and mental health. Today, recreational marijuana is legal in two countries: Canada and Uruguay. More countries are… More →

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Social Studies · Women in History

#MeToo Movement

A movement begun a decade ago by American activist Tarana Burke, #MeToo went viral in 2017, changing the way people look at sexual harassment and assault of women. This compelling title… More →

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Net Neutrality

Should the Internet be a place for free thought and free sharing? Or should the government and Internet service companies be able to censor and block content? This up-to-date book will help… More →

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History

Nuclear Weapons and the Arms Race

This timely title discusses the creation of the atom bomb and the post-World War II nuclear arms race that shaped the consciousness of generations. Primary and secondary source materials such More →

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Oil and Pipelines

How have oil and energy pipelines become one of the most divisive political issues today? Using fact-based analysis, this title explores the issues that have sparked environmental and… More →

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Opioid Crisis

A major societal issue in the world today, opioid addiction is causing a devastating number of deaths and is costing countries millions of dollars. This timely book includes information on… More →

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