Peters, Jennifer

Explores the drug abuse of ecstasy and MDMA, including the mental and physical consequences, treatment, and more.

As the United States becomes more politically divided, the issue of gerrymandering is at the forefront of political debate. While gerrymandering--or manipulating district boundaries for political advantages--has largely negative connotations, few experts agree about the best way to redraw districts. In this collection, legal experts, politicians, experts, and ordinary citizens weigh in on this controversial and timely topic.

"Readers examine the widening gap between those who believe political correctness is an unnecessary affectation and those who believe a greater good can be achieved with increased sensitivity in how we talk to, and about, each other"--Provided by publisher.

Discusses digital monopolies, how they affect consumers, and what various groups of people, such as governments, politicians and more, are doing to address it.

Provides opinions on cyberwarfare and its consequences.

This book arms readers with the knowledge, tools, and critical perspective they need to navigate the tricky world of social media and educate others about how to do so in an informed, intelligent way.

"What is media bias? Are all media outlets inherently biased? What does it mean for the news we receive? Media bias is a hot topic in the twenty-first century, when everyone and anyone can start a media organization and present content as news, but is all news created equal? Through critical essays and input from media insiders and watchdogs, students will explore what media bias is, how it affects the news they read and watch, and what they can do to make sure that they're not swayed by media bias when they ingest news"--Amazon.com.

Provides different viewpoints on the assisted suicide debate, including from politicians, courts, advocates, media, and ordinary people.

In our digital age, online companies such as Google and Amazon are experiencing tremendous growth. The power and influence of these digital companies was demonstrated in September 2017 when Amazon bought the popular organic grocery Whole Foods for a record 13 million dollars.

Explores the term social justice and what it means in modern society, offering essays with differing perspectives on privilege, equality, and opportunity for all kinds of people in the twenty-first century.