Lisa Firth
Series
Issues volume 211
Publisher
Independence
Language
English
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Description
Recent advances in science have provoked debate about where cloning will take us. This book considers the social and ethical considerations of cloning, including whether cloning humans is acceptable, whether people are willing eat cloned food, and whether we should take advantage of medical therapies associated with cloning.
Series
Issues volume 164
Publisher
Independence
Language
English
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Description
What causes HIV and how can we protect ourselves against it? How do those living with the illness cope with issues such as medical treatment, stigma and discrimination? What can be done to combat AIDS in the developing world? These are some of the questions posed by this title.
Series
Issues volume 216
Publisher
Independence
Pub. Date
2011
Language
English
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Description
'Issues' is a comprehensive reference series addressing contemporary social, political and human issues. Each volume contains a wide range of opinions and information. This volume addresses the ongoing debate surrounding the climate crisis.
5) The media
Series
Issues volume 210
Publisher
Independence
Language
English
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Description
Contemporary society is saturated with popular media. Websites such as Wikileaks are also provoking debate into issues such as freedom of speech and press regulation. This book covers these issues and also looks at the debates over phone hacking by journalists, celebrities' rights to privacy, and much more.
6) Staying fit
Series
Issues volume 162
Publisher
Independence
Language
English
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Description
As well as risks for the individual which come with being overweight - including circulatory diseases, diabetes and some forms of cancer - obesity also affects society, with the cost of related health problems expected to cause a crisis in the NHS if trends continue. This book looks at how and why we should stay fit.
Series
Issues volume 202
Publisher
Independence
Language
English
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Description
The exploitation of children and young people is a major issue worldwide. How can we tackle human trafficking and ensure that children's rights are preserved? How does child labour affect the products available to buy here in the UK? How can sex tourism be stopped? This book examines the issues at home and abroad.
Series
Issues volume 206
Publisher
Independence
Language
English
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Description
Modern living provides plenty of opportunities to become stressed. This book explores what stress and anxiety is and how we can learn to deal with it. It also looks at how stress sufferers are often stigmatized.
9) Waste issues
Series
Issues volume 161
Publisher
Independence
Language
English
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Description
Britain's record on waste disposal is poor, with the UK sending more than 22.6 million tonnes to landfill in 2004-5. Could we recycle more, and would this really help the environment in the long term? This book looks at some of the issues.
Series
Issues volume 166
Publisher
Independence
Language
English
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Description
This title examines the issues surrounding marriage, divorce and the changing structure of the family. Chapters cover marriage trends and divorce and separation.
Series
Issues volume 192
Publisher
Independence
Pub. Date
c2010
Language
English
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Description
Everyone will experience a bereavement at some point, yet the death of a loved one is always a shock. This book takes a sensitive look at the issues surrounding grief and loss, covering feelings individuals experience after a bereavement, healthy and unhealthy ways to grieve, and much more.
Series
Issues volume 168
Publisher
Independence
Language
English
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Description
With approximately one CCTV camera for every 14 people, the Government's proposed identity card scheme and the introduction of biometric passports, some believe the UK is now one of the most watched societies in Europe. This book examines the debate surrounding our right to privacy.
Series
Issues volume 205
Publisher
Independence
Language
English
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Description
Obesity and other food-related health issues such as diabetes and high cholesterol are a major concern for the UK population. How much control do we have over what we eat? What are the health risks associated with a poor or imbalanced diet? This book looks at the issues including food labelling, school lunches, and ethical eating.
Series
Issues volume 207
Publisher
Independence
Language
English
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Description
This title looks at the issues surrounding consumption and consumer power, including the impact of the recession on our buying habits, at consumer rights, at how to be an ethical shopper, and at the effect of the consumerist message on children.