Social issues firsthand

Collects twenty-two essays with various perspectives on Web 2.0, and discusses positive and negative points on online communities, privacy issues, and the addictive aspects of the Internet.

A collection of personal narratives that explore the most pressing issues surrounding cliques, focusing on how belong to, or being ignored by, a social clique can have a positive and negative impact on students.

A collection of eleven essays that provides varying perspectives on topics about juvenile crime, such as reasons adolescents commit crimes, punishment and consequences, and how others are affects by the actions of juvenile delinquents.

Collects fifteen short essays about gang life, the impact of gang-related violence, and the work being done to curtail gang activity.

A collection of essays in which the authors provide information and insights on eating disorders.

Discusses natural disasters, ways that volunteer and professionals provide assistance, and first-hand accounts of victims and their suggestions to improve efforts.

A collection of thirteen essays in which people recount their experiences with cheating and describe how it impacted their lives and careers.

Contains fifteen essays that provide first-hand accounts of bipolar disorder, describing diagnosis, symptoms, childhood and teenage struggles with anxiety and depression, living with a loved one who has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder, and treatment options.

Provides eleven essays that offer personal, political, and professional perspectives on alcoholism.

Eleven articles explore various aspects of gambling, including the lives of professional and recreational gamblers, gambling addiction, and what it is like to work at a casino.