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Series
Publisher
Greenhaven Press
Pub. Date
c2012
Language
English
Description
"Nuclear Power: An Overview of Nuclear Power; There Is Renewed Interest in Nuclear Power; Nuclear Power in the United States Faces Significant Challenges; Irrational Fear Is Limiting Nuclear Power; Nuclear Power Can Help Solve the Climate Crisis; Nuclear Power Cannot Solve the Climate Crisis; Nuclear Power Increases the Risk of Nuclear Terrorism; Nuclear Power Does Not Increase the Risk of Nuclear Terrorism; Nuclear Waste Is a Serious Problem; Nuclear...
Series
Publisher
Greenhaven Publishing
Pub. Date
2018.
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
"Getting into college is one giant hurdle to clear, and paying for it is quite another. This book breaks down the expenses associated with higher education, the various payment options available for students, including student loans, need-based scholarships, and merit-based scholarships, and what other avenues may exist for families to ensure that costs associated with tuition, room, and board stay reasonable. Concerns about "paying off" student loans,...
Series
Publisher
Greenhaven Publishing
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
Does freedom of assembly apply to a high-school junior organizing a protest against the school administration? Does disrespecting a teacher fall under freedom of speech? The diverse perspectives in this collection explore the concept of student rights and tackle what civil and constitutional rights are covered when you're in an educational environment. Readers can expect discussions of relevant court cases and instances of student-led activism, as...
Series
Publisher
Greenhaven Publishing
Pub. Date
2018.
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
Applications, personal essays, campus visits, and those dreaded SATs and ACTs, the process of applying to, and getting into, college is almost as complicated as higher education itself. In this anthology, readers will get an in-depth look at the admission process, including viewpoints about the fairness and relevance of standardized test scores, the importance of volunteer and extracurricular activities, and how to market oneself as an ideal candidate...
Series
Publisher
Greenhaven Publishing
Pub. Date
2018.
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
More than two million kids in the U.S. face homelessness each year, with 57 percent going without food for at least one day a month. Teens represent a shocking 7 percent of the country's total homeless population. Whether they're crashing on someone's couch, living in cars, staying in shelters, or literally sleeping on the street, studies show that the plight of homeless youths is only growing worse. The viewpoints in this book tackle the economic...
10) Privacy
Series
Publisher
Greenhaven Press
Pub. Date
c2011
Language
English
Description
Explores the issues surrounding privacy. Presents diversity of opinion on the topic, including both conservative and liberal points of view in an even balance.
15) Eating disorders
Series
Publisher
Greenhaven Press, a part of Gale, Cengage Learning
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
"Students must often make informed decisions about serious issues that will affect the course of their lives. Focusing on topics of special concern to students, the Issues That Concern You series helps make these complex issues less intimidating and more accessible. Color photos, charts, graphs, tables and editorial cartoons reinforce information as well as present important statistical data. Each volume also includes facts taken from a variety of...
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