social aspects

"When the power goes out, it sparks an idea for Dot, Hal, Mom, and Dad. But stepping away from gadgets and devices isn't as easy as it seems. No video games, no laptaps or tablet, no drone. A trip to the basement turns up some interesting materials, none of which require electricity, software, or Internet access. What Dot and her family will need to plug into are their imaginations, creativity, and sense of adventure. They sing, play games, make art, and even read a book!"--OCLC.

"It used to be that climate issues remained the domain of scientists, but such boundaries have been eliminated. Like other branches of science, climate science has turned political. Hard facts are ignored, and warnings from experts are shrugged off as opinion. Meanwhile the planet suffers. Rising temperatures, low water supply, and extreme weather events threaten the lives of Earth's inhabitants. The viewpoints in this resource address many aspects of this topic, including how well our political systems are equipped to deal with climate change, other options for solving climate-related problems, and how climate relates to social justice"--Provided by publisher.

"An exploration of the devastating effects of global warming-how the future will look to those living through it as well as a direct overview and an impassioned and hopeful call to action to change the trajectory while there is still time. Adapted for young adults from the #1 New York Times bestseller"--.

Diana West examines the alarming trend in America to blur the line between childhood and adulthood, arguing that Americans are failing younger generations due to their own obsessions with remaining young, leading to parents who are more worried about being friends with their children instead of raising them to be responsible, well-educated, well-rounded, productive members of society.

"In 2020, the novel coronavirus pandemic made it painfully clear that the U.S. could not adequately protect its citizens. Millions of Americans suffered-and over a million died--in less than two years, while government officials blundered; prize-winning economists overlooked devastating trade-offs; and elites escaped to isolated retreats, unaffected by and even profiting from the pandemic. Why and how did America, in a catastrophically enormous failure, become the world leader in COVID deaths? . . . Veteran journalists Bethany McLean and Joe Nocera offer fresh and provocative answers . . . [T]hey investigate both what really happened when governments ran out of PPE due to snarled supply chains and the shock to the financial system when the world's biggest economy stumbled. They zero in on the effectiveness of wildly polarized approaches, with governors Andrew Cuomo of New York and Ron DeSantis of Florida taking infamous turns in the spotlight. And they trace why thousands died in hollowed-out hospital systems and nursing homes run by private equity firms to 'maximize shareholder value'"--Provided by publisher.

"Intelligence expressed through technology should not be mistaken for a magical genie, capable of self-directed thought or action. Rather, in highly original and effervescent prose with a generous dose of wit, Yi Tenen asks us to read past the artifice--to better perceive the mechanics of collaborative work. Something as simple as a spell-checker or a grammar-correction tool, embedded in every word-processor, represents the culmination of a shared human effort, spanning centuries. Smart tools, like dictionaries and grammar books, have always accompanied the act of writing, thinking, and communicating. That these paper machines are now automated does not bring them to life. Nor can we cede agency over the creative process. With its masterful blend of history, technology, and philosophy, Yi Tenen's work ultimately urges us to view AI as a matter of labor history, celebrating the long-standing cooperation between authors and engineers"--Provided by publisher.

Justin Hart offers his assessmenst on the COVID-19 pandemic as well as the responses by governments and corporations.

Argues the positive side of fossil fuels, pointing out that most of the opposition to fossil fuels is based on myth, such as that the benefits of using fossil fuels far outweigh the risks, and that fossil fuels have a unique ability to provide cheap, reliable energy for a world of seven billion people.

The author discusses his opinions on media and journalism in America.

Explores the psychological and physiological importance of play--purposeless, restorative activity--to the human mind and body, offering evidence that shows a person's level of play directly reflects his or her level of success in work and happiness in life.