These books provide a range of opinions on a social issue; each volume focuses on a specific issue and offers a variety of perspectives, e.g., eyewitness accounts, governmental views, scientific analysis, newspaper accounts, to illuminate the issue.; This edition in the At Issue series offers readers a variety of articles that examine the future of print books. The title explores the impact of digital printing on book publishing, the increasing role of e-books and the needs of e-book readers and users; Greenhaven Press's At Issue series provides a wide range of opinions on individual social...

These books provide a range of opinions on a social issue; each volume focuses on a specific issue and offers a variety of perspectives, e.g., eyewitness accounts, governmental views, scientific analysis, newspaper accounts, to illuminate the issue.; This addition to the At Issue series discusses issues related to the world's water supply. The title explores whether or not there is a looming global fresh water shortage, how desalination could be an answer to fresh water issues, how fresh water is seen; Greenhaven Press's At Issue series provides a wide range of opinions on individual social...

Great literature resonates with us not only because of well-developed characters and plots, but also because it often reflects important social themes; these books explore a work of literature through the lens of the major issue reflected in it.; Volume explores Eric Schlosser's Fast Food Nation through the lens of the food industry. Coverage includes: an examination of Schlosser's life as an investigative journalist, Schlosser's view of the food industry as demonstrated in his book; how investiga; This series brings together the disciplines of sociology and literature in a unique format...