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Same-sex marriage continues to be a polarizing subject in the United States and other parts of the world. This new edition of Same-Sex Marriage: A Reference Handbook brings readers up to date on the status of same-sex unions from social, legal, political, and historical perspecti...ves. * Presents up-to-date coverage of important events in the modern history of same-sex marriage in the United States and other parts of the world as well as public opinion and statistics on same-sex marriage * Describes and explains changes in the legal status of same-sex marriage since the U.S. Supreme Court decision on Obergefell v. Hodges in 2015 * Outlines potential future directions of the ongoing debate over same-sex marriage * Provides an extensive bibliography, a collection of documents, a set of essays, and other resources for extended study of the topic
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STDs in the United States: A Reference Handbook provides information about sexually transmitted diseases and infections and their impact on both an individual and a societal level.* Deals in detail with a number of topics not normally covered in competitor books, such as the natu...re of STDs in ancient periods, the Middle Ages, and early modern times* Considers in detail diseases not generally discussed to such an extent in other books, such as chlamydia and various emerging sexual diseases* Discusses the possibilities of vaccines for various STDs and inhibiting factors in their development, their possible benefits, and prospects for such vaccines* Outlines educational approaches that have been or could be used for mitigating the spread of STDs
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Providing an exhaustive background on the history of genetically modified organism (GMO) crops and foods as well as the controversies surrounding these products, this book allows readers to develop their own particular viewpoint on the production and use of GMO substances.
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This single volume book will provide students with a carefully curated collection of essays about hot-button issues of importance. --Provided by publisher.
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This detailed and comprehensive overview of meat-free diets introduces readers to their long history in human cultures and analyzes some of the important questions and issues surrounding their practice in today's world. * Illustrates the rich background of individuals who have pr...omoted and practiced vegetarianism throughout the ages * Describes some reasons that people choose to become vegetarians or vegans * Talks about the positive and negative nutritional issues involved in living a vegetarian/vegan lifestyle * Comments on reasons that some people have (sometimes strong) opposition to vegetarian and/or vegan lifestyles
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This go-to resource on substance abuse supplies the broad background knowledge and historical information needed to understand this important sociological issue and provides readers with a range of additional sources for continuing their study of the topic. * Offers a broad intro...duction to the physiological, anatomical, and psychological changes associated with substance use and a variety of perspectives from subject experts with special knowledge of and/or experience with substance abuse problems * Provides an easily accessible list of nearly 100 books, articles, reports, and electronic sources with additional information on the topic of substance abuse * Addresses sociological aspects of drug use and the current debate over the legalization of certain drugs, such as medical and recreational marijuana * Includes a collection of relevant data and documents, an extensive annotated bibliography, a chronology, and a glossary
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Hate Groups: A Reference Handbook offers answers to essential questions about hate groups in a way that is accessible to students and general readers interested in this important topic. Hate Groups: A Reference Handbook covers the topic of hate groups from the earliest pages of h...uman history to the present day.
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Sexual Health provides teenagers with a comprehensive review of common problems related to sexual health, offering suggestions and resources for understanding and working through those issues.
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This encyclopaedia goes beyond a discussion of the scientific and technical aspects of fire to show how human societies have incorporated images of fire into their philosophies, mythologies, religions, music, art and other areas of human thought and action.
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