Contemporary world issues

"Geared toward students and general readers, this accessibly written book covers such topics as the link between social media and body image, the psychological affects of social media use, online conversations about sexual assault, corporate use of social media data, political campaigning through social media, fan tweeting during television shows, and crisis communication through social media. Readers will also gain insights into the range of serious problems related to social media, including privacy concerns, social media addiction, social media hoaxes and scams, the pressure to project an ideal self, the curation of content presented on social media, cyberbullying, sexting, Facebook depression and envy, online shaming, and the impact of social media use on communication skills."--Publisher's website.

"Offering perspectives from a range of experts, both academic and nonacademic, this reference book examines the development of prisons in the United States and addresses the principal contemporary issues and controversies of our prisons and prison systems"--Amazon.com.

Discusses a number of topics related to ethics in modern sports.

Provides a global analysis of the problem of human trafficking in the twentieth century, including information on the different groups of victims, the methods of traffickers, trafficking patterns, and prospects for ending human trafficking.

"This book provides a broad overview of water, sanitation, and hygiene problems faced by both developing and developed nations around the globe and suggests how these problems can be solved by imaginative and innovative thinking"--Provided by publisher.

"What historical factors transformed American politics into the institution we know today? This in-depth look at America's party system traces its efficacy, sustainability, and popularity through six influential presidencies spanning 1790 to ... [2017]"--Provided by publisher.

"[Examines] the right-to-die issues facing society now that vast improvements in public health care and medicine have resulted in people not only living longer, but taking much longer to die-often in great pain and suffering"--Provided by publisher.

"[Presents] information about ... food safety issues ... [Serves as a] reference for anyone interested in avoiding foodborne disease or understanding how food safety standards could be improved"--Provided by publisher.

Discusses a number of issues related to understanding and preventing pandemics.

Explores the history and viability of solar power and energy for replacing fossil fuels, discussing the pros and cons of solar power and where the technology for getting energy from the sun may develop in the future.