Examines the facts about the issue being covered, with information about arguments and opinions from around the globe. Special research projects, as well as a great variety of additional resources, invite the reader to engage with the issues that are currently shaping the world
Critical World Issues Series
This series delves into the pressing global issues shaping our world today. It offers in-depth analysis of complex challenges, from environmental crises to social inequalities. Readers will gain a comprehensive understanding of current debates and potential solutions. This is essential reading for anyone seeking to comprehend contemporary world trends.





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Examines the facts about the issue being covered, with information about arguments and opinions from around the globe. Special research projects, as well as a great variety of additional resources, invite the reader to engage with the issues that are currently shaping the world.-- Source other than Library of Congress
Consumerism
- 112 pages
- 4 hours of reading
This book examines the fundamental questions surrounding the issues of consumerism today, including its origins, the advertising leg of consumerism, how it affects children, and more. Text-dependent questions and research projects are included at chapters' ends
Capital Punishment
- 112 pages
- 4 hours of reading
This book examines some fundamental questions surrounding the issue of capital punishment today. It provides a historical overview of capital punishment, examines countries where the death penalty is still permitted today, and explores the pros and cons of capital punishment
Examines some fundamental questions about the arms trade today. It discusses the legal and illegal forms of the arms trade, describes positive and negative aspects, and explores the future of weapons trafficking