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Discusses the dangers of constant social media usage, including lack of privacy, the collapse of barriers between one's public and private lives, and the hidden uses of social media data by companies.

Explores the issues surrounding scientific research by placing opinions from a wide range of sources in a pro/con format. Features articles that express various perspectives on this topic.

Tells the story of Elliot, an Iraq War veteran, and a group of recovering addicts who meet in a chat room.

Muchnick's "Concussion Inc." blog exposed the decades-long cover-up of scientific research into sports concussions and the ongoing denial to radically reform football in North America. This compilation from Muchnick's no-holds-barred investigative website reveals the complete head injury storyas it developed, from the doctor who played fast and loose with the facts about the efficacy of the state-mandated concussion management system for high school football players, to highly touted solutions that are more self-serving cottage industry than of any genuine benefit.

Investigates the history of robotics and offers essays espousing opposing viewpoints on the dangers and usefulness of current robotic technology, as well as how far robotics could go in the future.

Presents articles and essays espousing opposing viewpoints on topics pertaining to the abortion debate, such as whether or not an abortion is ever justified even in the case of incest or rape.

"In this interdisciplinary collection, human rights and political activists, policy analysts, lawyers and legal scholars, a philosopher, a journalist and sociologist examine different aspects of the U.S. policy of targeted killing with drones and other methods"--Dust jacket.

Explores the issue of nanotechnology from opposing viewpoints. Material is drawn from a wide variety of respected sources, including speeches, government documents, journals,books, and pamphlets. Discussion questions specific to views on nanotechnology are included in each chapter.

Chronicles the events surrounding the Holocaust, discussing how it affected every country in Europe, how it was rooted in events which date back to the Middle Ages, why it was allowed to go on for so long, and other related topics.

What happens to your old phone or computer when you need an upgrade? What rights does the worker who built your phone have? This thought-provoking title helps readers discover the answers to these questions and many more.