Contemporary Issues

This series explores some of the most interesting and debated issues in the world today. Topics such as economics (fair trade), medicine (dyslexia), and science (astrobiology) are explored with depth and complexity. Readers will get a broad sense of the most recent and timely issues surrounding these topics along with a comprehensive analysis of each. They will walk away from this series with a fresh and balanced perspective. Compelling sidebars provide another layer of thoughtful information.

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Series Review: Contemporary Issues
"High school students will find this authoritative and concise series valuable for researching current issues. It provides an objective view in an organized, clear format that will appeal to those students. The ancillary materials ... enhance these worhwhile resources. Students seeking the latest information on controversial issues will use these titles frequently."
--Library Media Connection

Library Set List: $254.82 / S&L: $191.10

Reading Level: 9

Interest Level: 9-12+

Product type : Library Set
ISBN : 978-1-4488-1957-7
Copyright : 2011
Language : English
Category : World History, Current Events
Pages : 166
Trim : 5 1/2" x 8 1/2"
Subject : World History, Current Events
BISAC : JNF051000, JNF010000
For Further Information Section • List of Organizations • Bibliography • Sidebars • Index • Author Biography • Web Sites • Glossary
Other titles available in Contemporary Issues

Living with Dyslexia

Contemporary Issues

Library Bound Book List: $42.47 / S&L: $31.85

Fair Trade and How It Works

Contemporary Issues

Library Bound Book List: $42.47 / S&L: $31.85

Forensic Science at Work

Contemporary Issues

Library Bound Book List: $42.47 / S&L: $31.85

Genetics

Contemporary Issues

Library Bound Book List: $42.47 / S&L: $31.85

Astrobiology

Contemporary Issues

Library Bound Book List: $42.47 / S&L: $31.85

Racism and Ethnic Discrimination

Contemporary Issues

Library Bound Book List: $42.47 / S&L: $31.85

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