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Big pharma

the money behind the pills
The articles in this collection provide valuable coverage and insights into the practices of drug manufacturers, the driving forces behind the costs we face today, and what, if anything, can be done to satiate the hunger of big pharma. Media literacy questions and terms will engage readers beyond the text and aid them in considering the many facets of this complicated issue.

Vaping

big business
A collection of editorials and reports on vaping, covering the e-cigarette industry, its popularity, related laws and legislation, and more.

Tech addiction

A collection of editorials and reports on addiction to technology, covering the Internet, handheld devices, dangers, the digital race, and more.

Social media influencers

apps, algorithms and celebrities
A collection of editorials and reports on social media influencers, covering the Internet celebrity culture, the biggest apps and sites, and more.

The homeless

an increasing population
A collection of articles from the New York Times that examine homelessness, and the issues faced by communities, activists, governments, and private charities when addressing the needs of the homeless.

Gun rights

finding the balance
A collection of articles selected from the New York Times that examines gun laws and gun rights in the United States.

Assisted suicide

is it right to have the choice?
A collection of articles selected from the New York Times that examines the legal battles, the historical context, and the personal stories, and various perspectives and conflicts surrounding the issue of assisted suicide.

Tweet your policy

governance through social media
2021
"[A collection of articles that examines] . . . the rise of governance through social media, and the accompanying debate over the effectiveness of this model . . ."--OCLC.

Journalism

the need for a free press
2020
A collection of articles selected from the New York Times about issues surrounding American journalism, including freedom of the press, censorship, bias, journalists, and more.

Political extremism

how fringe groups operate
2020
". . . features articles that examine the ideas and actions of political extremists from across the spectrum, ranging from single-issue groups like Second Amendment and anti-abortion radicals, to larger movements such as anti-government activists and the growing presence of white nationalists"--Provided by publisher.

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