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The Syrian conflict

"Covers the struggle that erupted in Syria in early 2011, discussing the key players, the underlying causes, and the continuing human toll of the violence"--Amazon.com.

The Zika virus

"Covers the Zika outbreak that began in 2015, discusses the history of the virus and its discovery, examines how the virus spreads and how it affects the infected, and looks at how the medical community is fighting it"--Provided by publisher.

The war on poverty

"Covers the history of poverty in the United States, explaining what poverty looks like today and highlighting key players and efforts to reduce poverty in the country"--Provided by publisher.

The rising cost of education

"Covers the skyrocketing tuition fees for higher education, explaining just how expensive tuition is as well as what causes its increase and the risks it poses for Americans"--Provided by publisher.

Gun control and the second amendment

Looks at the controversies surrounding gun control in the United States.

Hate crimes in America

"Covers the history of crimes motivated by prejudice, examples of such incidents in the headlines today, and the ways in which communities are responding to these vicious acts"--Amazon.com.

Fracking

"... covers the controversies of the fracking industry, examining the different perspectives and the potential risks and benefits of fracking ..."--Amazon.

The vaccination debate

2016
A look at the debate over vaccinations, covering the history of the controversy, vaccine issues and herd mentality, how vaccines are manufactured, the global impact of vaccines, and more.

ISIS

2016
Looks at the jihadist extremist militant group called ISIS (Islamic State of Iraq and Syria).

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