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Author
Series
Publisher
Mason Crest
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"The criminal justice system in the United States is highly complex, and includes both the activities of law enforcement officers as well as court proceedings. Often, social and economic factors come into play in the arrests, trials, and rehabilitation of Americans, and many people recognize that there are problems with the system. This book explores whether bias based on race, sexuality, gender, and/or socio-economic status exists in the courtroom...
6) Education
Author
Series
Publisher
Mason Crest
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
Examines major issues in education today, including the pros and cons of the Common Core curriculum, the benefits of charter schools, and the effectiveness of standardized testing.
7) Immigration
Author
Series
Publisher
Mason Crest
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"For nearly 250 years, the United States has been a place of refuge for immigrants from war-torn or poverty stricken countries in order to create better lives for themselves and their families. The history of American immigration shows that these people and their descendants have contributed greatly to American society. However, immigrant groups have often had to overcome hostility and distrust as they assimilated into the United States. This book...
Author
Series
Publisher
Mason Crest
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"No matter what their political affiliation, government leaders and public policy experts agree that they want Americans to work and for the national economy to grow at a healthy and sustainable rate. However, the experts often disagree considerably about the best ways to achieve these goals: through free markets, or through greater government control over industry. The essays in this book provide some insights into the pros and cons of various economic...
9) Health care
Author
Series
Publisher
Mason Crest
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
Medical science has made amazing advances in recent years. New treatments for diseases and advances in genetics have made it possible for Americans to live longer, healthier lives. However, these medical advances have been accompanied by a huge increase in the cost of healthcare, which has made it unafforable to many Americans. This book explores major issues in health care today, including the pros and cons of the single-payer health care system,...
10) Gun control
Author
Series
Publisher
Mason Crest
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"Historically, gun ownership has always held an important place in American culture. Today, Americans own more than 360 million guns, and many view firearms as a symbol of self-reliance and a critical defense against the threat of government tyranny. Others, however, are concerned about the high rate of gun violence in the United States, particularly the rising number of mass shootings and school shootings. Americans are deeply divided over the best...
13) Gender equality
Author
Series
Publisher
Mason Crest
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
The feminist and political activity Gloria Steinem once declared "a gender-equal society would be one where the word 'gender' does not exist; where everyone can be themselves." This book explores major issues related to gender equality in the United States today, including legislation that would guarantee equal pay, changing attitudes towards sexual harassment, the challenging debate over abortion and reproductive rights, and the efficacy of strategies...