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This book examines issues related to school shootings. School shootings in the United States have produced heated debates about how to prevent gun violence in schools.

"As concern about global warming grows, electric cars powered by clean technology seem like the ideal replacement for carbon-burning gasoline or diesel engines. Since 2000, automotive companies worldwide have strived to improve the range and efficiency of electric cars. Much depends on outside factors, such as the price of oil, government support, and consumer tastes. Electric cars account for only a tiny fraction of all automobiles on the road"--...

Looks at questions related to climate change, providing writings from opposing viewpoints intended to encourage critical thinking about its causes and extent, its effects on society, and whether to attempt to reduce it.

Examines the controversy surrounding gun control, discussing Americans' rights to own guns, the regulations involved in purchasing and carrying weapons, and if stronger gun laws would prevent mass shootings.

Discusses issues regarding video games and violence, including how video game violence affects youth, if they are a cause of mass shootings, and if violence in video games should be regulated

Looks at questions related to online privacy, providing writings from opposing viewpoints intended to encourage critical thinking on commercial data mining, national security, electronic health records, and the need for stronger protection.