Will rapidly changing employment trends mean the end of work as we now know it? How can we achieve a work/life balance when many employees say they are working harder and longer than ever before? With over half a million school children working illegally, are younger people being exploited? This book looks at the many challenges facing British workers due to the changing nature of work.
Will rapidly changing employment trends mean the end of work as we now know it? How can we achieve a work/life balance when many employees say they are working harder and longer than ever before? With over half a million school children working illegally, are younger people being exploited? This book looks at the many challenges facing British workers due to the changing nature of work. The information comes from a wide variety of sources and includes government reports and statistics, newspaper reports, features, magazine articles and surveys, literature from lobby groups and charitable organisations.
In recent years, people have begun to think more about the health implications of the food on their plates. With the food scares that appear regularly in the media and concerns about animal welfare, many of us are weighing up the options: do we remain meat-eaters, or should we become vegetarian? This book looks at the issues surrounding a balanced diet and the ethical issues related to animal welfare in food production.
Most of us at some time in our lives feel unhappy about the way that we look. However, there is increasing concern as eating disorders are on the increase. It is estimated that eating disorders affect 60,000 people in the UK. Meanwhile, obesity is increasing rapidly in the UK population. This book examines the causes of eating disorders, the treatments and where to get help.
Young people are under intolerable pressure to do well in exams and get a good job. One in five British children has a stress-related health problem. Meanwhile, for adults, pressure of work is soaring faster in the United Kingdom than anywhere else in Europe as jobs become more intense. This book looks at the causes of stress and the current trends. There is also a chapter on ways of dealing with stress.
Work will change beyond recognition over the next 20 years. Is the future freelance? How can you future-proof your career? Is the modern working life demanding too much of us? What do young people want from the future of work? Research suggests that the present way we work demands too high a price and must change. This book looks at the latest findings and viewpoints.
Many shops are now open till 10pm and all night supermarkets are commonplace. Are we becoming a nation of 'shopaholics'? Meanwhile, many consumers are being exploited through sharp marketing practices. How can we become more aware consumers? This book looks at shopping issues and provides information from a range of expert sources on consumer's rights, how to manage money better, staying out of debt and how to complain.
Will the use of computers in the classroom raise educational standards? Are the days of 'chalk and talk' numbered? This book looks at the benefits and dangers of the Internet in schools. There is also a chapter on the Internet in the home which looks at Internet addiction, protecting privacy, spam, chain letters, viruses, e-mail, buying and selling on the Net and newsgroups.
'Education' is the 35th volume in the series 'Issues'. The aim of this series is to offer up-to-date information about important issues in our world. Britain has fallen from 35th place to 42nd in the world education league. Despite this, more and more pupils are making the grade. Are standards rising, or are examinations getting easier? The cost of further education is also examined. Should students be made to pay? This book provides comprehensive coverage of the issues, drawing on information from around the world.
'Bullying' is the 13th volume in the series 'Issues'. The aim of this series is to offer up-to-date information about important issues in our world. This title examines bullying both at school and in the workplace.
Looks at the benefits and drawbacks of the tourist industry world-wide
