Stephen Currie
Author
Language
English
Description
The rise of the Internet has changed the way news is reported and consumed. One effect of these changes involves fake news℗false news items that are spread through e-mail and social media to discredit people and policies, most often in the realm of politics. This book examines the growth and influence of fake news in the United States and beyond.
Author
Language
English
Description
Online postings, purchases, and other Internet-based activities might seem secure and private. But are they? As online communication, information, and commerce become more and more dominant, concerns about privacy have also grown in turn fueling calls for new laws and other safeguards.
Author
Language
English
Description
The story of LGBTQ activism in the United States has been at various times a quest for tolerance, a struggle for acceptance, and a battle to keep the rights that have already been won. Through the years, advocates for LGBTQ rights have worked on several fronts to change laws and shift public opinion. Though the process has been slow at times and remains incomplete, this activism has dramatically changed the lives of LGBTQ individuals in America.
Author
Language
English
Description
The use of drugs by athletes has been a source of controversy within the sports world for several decades. Through a narrative-driven pro/con format supported by facts, quotes, anecdotes, and full-color illustrations this title examines issues related to performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs) in sports. Topics include: Should PED Use by Athletes Be Acceptable? How Much Do PEDs Actually Improve Performance? Does Testing for PED Use Deter Athletes from...
10) Slavery
Author
Language
English
Description
Offers opposing viewpoints regarding the issue of slavery in the United States, discussing its historical, social, and economic aspects.
11) Adrian Peterson
Author
Language
English
Description
Combines text, quotes, and full-color photographs to provide an overview of the life and football career of Adrian Peterson.
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
"The theory of evolution dramatically changed the way scientists and others thought about the natural world, the biological processes that bring about change, and the myriad of different species that live upon the Earth. The Importance of Evolution examines the core idea behind the theory, how it developed, and the many ways that evolution has influenced daily life, culture, science, and societal change"--Provided by the publisher.
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
The medieval world had a variety of ways of dealing with crime, sorcery, and other instances of breaking society’s rules. Few of them were pleasant in any way. Indeed, many of these responses were embarrassing or painful for those being punished, and quite a few involved outright torture or even death.
15) Biased science
Author
Language
English
Description
"Ideally, science would indeed be focused entirely on facts, truth, and objectivity. But the reality is different. Science cannot be separated from the human experience. As long as science is a human endeavor, it will carry with it the biases of society"--Provided by publisher.
17) The Himalayas
Author
Language
English
Description
Looks at the history of explorations in the Himalayas.
19) Self-driving car
Author
Language
English
Description
"Describes the invention and development of Self Driving Cars. Explores trials and tribulations along with the technological advances seen today. Includes glossary, websites, and bibliography for further reading"--Provided by publisher.