Examines the debate over public and private education in the United States, and explores the topics of school choice, homeschooling, charter schools, education standards, and school environment. Includes additional resources.
"This book closely examines controversial claims and beliefs surrounding poverty and anti-poverty programs in the United States. It authoritatively dismantles falsehoods, half-truths, and misconceptions, leaving readers with an unbiased, accurate understanding of these issues"--OCLC.
"Provides a comprehensive and impartial overview of the state of American journalism and news-gathering in the 21st century, with a special focus on the rise--and meaning--of 'fake news'"--Amazon.
"Drawing on scientific evidence from medicine, psychology, criminology, and sociology, this book explores the veracity of claims about marijuana use and misuse"--Amazon.com.
"Present[s] 35 of the most common questions about our understanding of climate change ... [and] a fact-based response to the question posed, in many cases explaining how myths and misunderstandings have distorted or obscured those facts"--Pages xv-xvi.
