Andrea C Nakaya
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Series
Publisher
ReferencePoint Press, Inc
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
The police hold an extremely powerful role in society, but in recent years there has been increased scrutiny of how they use their power. Through a narrative-driven pro/con format supported by relevant facts, quotes, anecdotes, and full-color illustrations this title examines issues related to police powers. Topics include: Is Abuse of Police Power a Problem in the United States? Can the Use of Excessive Force by the Police Be Reduced? Are Racial...
Author
Publisher
ReferencePoint Press, Inc
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"An amount of fentanyl equal to only about two grains of salt can be fatal. In recent years, fentanyl and other deadly synthetic opioids have become common in the United States. While drug use has not changed a lot, drug overdose deaths have increased considerably. The main cause of this dramatic increase is widely believed to be fentanyl and other synthetic opioids" --
Author
Series
Publisher
ReferencePoint Press
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"While hate speech is nothing new, social media hate speech is relatively new; as new as social media. Hate speech on social media is different because social media has a number of qualities that make it uniquely suited to the spread of hateful messages"--
Author
Series
Publisher
ReferencePoint Press, Inc
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
This title examines issues related to obesity. Topics include: Does obesity pose a serious health threat? Is obesity a matter of personal responsibility? Is the food industry to blame for obesity? Can the United States reduce the problem of obesity?
Author
Publisher
ReferencePoint Press
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"Infectious diseases such as COVID, plague, influenza, tuberculosis, smallpox, and HIV have wiped out tens of millions of people around the globe. In addition, they have left millions more suffering from chronic health problems or permanent disabilities. Overall, most experts agree that infectious diseases will continue to be a major health threat in the future. This is because existing diseases are extremely difficult to get rid of, and also because...