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This volume explores the issues surrounding English language learners. It presents diversity of opinion on each topic, including both conservative and liberal points of view in an even balance. Essays are arranged in a pro versus con format so that more than one intelligent viewpoint is shared. Readers will evaluate such topics as whether bilingual teaching is beneficial, whether demand for English classes outstrips supply, and whether English-only policies in the workplace are discriminatory.

Teens receive hundreds of mixed messages about things, especially about alcohol. There is a fine line between the celebration and presence of alcohol to earmark a special occasion and the danger of reliance on alcohol to experience life, whether it''s up or down. The messages can be confusing and important self-preserving opinions can remain ambivalent. This book addresses the mixed message and controversies of alcohol and alcoholism. Readers will evaluate the dangers of binge drinking, and the appropriate legal drinking age. Also discussed are the existence of a genetic predisposition or a natural tolerance among alcoholics, and the effectiveness of Alcoholics Anonymous in treating alcoholism. Essays and personal accounts provide an array of viewpoints, which allows readers to think critically about what they are learning, and how what they think fits into each debate. Stellar essay sources include the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the Surgeon General, National Institutes of Health, and the Saint Jude Retreat House.

This essential volume considers the importance of privacy in the digital and post-9/11 era. Essays are presented that represent divergent viewpoints. Viewpoints debate the extent to which privacy is necessary, which measures most effectively protect privacy, and how best to balance privacy with national security and other critical issues. Facebook, full-body scanners, I.D. cards, and the constitution are among the topics. Essay sources include Janet Napolitano, Tim O''Reilly, Jeffrey Rosen, Mark Scholosberg, and Nicole A. Ozer.

This essential volume explores issues surrounding homosexuality. It presents diversity of opinion on the topic, including both conservative and liberal points of view in an even balance. Readers will evaluate opposing views about topics including the nature versus nurture debate, same-sex marriage, and the U.S. military''s "don''t ask, don''t tell" policy. Essay sources include the Witherspoon Institute, John McCain, Barry Starr, and Wayne Besen.

This must-have collection of essays explores issues related to cyberbullying. Through articles from a variety of sources, the book addresses whether or not cyberbullying is a serious problem, the impact of cyberbullying, the effectiveness of criminalizing cyberbullying, and the role of schools and parents in addressing cyberbullying incidents. Because readers are presented with a variety of viewpoints, this book is also a great resource for report-writing and research. Essay sources include Beverly Flaxington, Berin Szoka, Michelle Obama, and Barack Obama.

The National Institute on Drug Abuse defines the term anabolic steroid as any synthetic variation of the male hormone testosterone. Steroids can be used to treat hormonal issues and can help combat muscular atrophy and other conditions. Athletes and fitness enthusiasts can also abuse them for purposes of performance enhancement or for the improvement of physical appearance. This informative edition describes issues pertaining to steroid abuse. It explores both the body building benefits that steroids offer and the dangerous side effects of the drugs. Since the International Olympics Committee and many professional sports organizations have banned their use, the issues surrounding regulation and testing are also addressed.

While steroids are medically useful in small, prescribed doses, they are too often abused in sports alongside other performance-enhancing drugs. Young athletes may feel their natural performance is not good enough, so they may turn to these drugs to get ahead. Young athletes are informed about the risky effects of abusing these drugs to combat the allure of being perceived as a better player. Sidebars and full-color photographs help portray the dangerous consequences of this type of drug abuse.