Are Cell Phones Dangerous
From the Series In Controversy
With approximately 5 billion people using cell phones today, concerns have been raised that these devices may impact health and safety. Through objective discussion, numerous direct quotes, and full-color illustrations this title examines What Are the Origins of the Cell Phone Debate? Does Cell Phone Use Lead to Cancer? Do Cell Phones Cause Other Health Problems? How Has Cell Phone Use Affected Driving? How Do Cell Phones Impact Youth
Interest Level | Grade 7 - Grade 12 |
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Reading Level | Grade 7 |
Copyright | 2012 |
Genre | Nonfiction |
Publisher | ReferencePoint Press |
Series | In Controversy |
Language | English |
Number of Pages | 96 |
ISBN | 9781601522320, 9781601522337, 9781601522320B |
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Title Format | Reinforced book, Hosted ebook, Print + Ebook |
Release Date | 2012-01-01 |
Author | Bonnie Szumski |
Dewey | 615.9 |
Booklist
Using guided questions and weighing multiple sides of the issue, these In Controversy titles tackle topics relevant to teens. Are Cell Phones Dangerous? begins with a brief history of this now ubiquitous technology and then analyzes the risks of cell phone usage in three main areas. It draws on numerous studies to report suspected links to cancer, a decline in male fertility, and other health-related problems as well as accidents and deaths related to texting while driving. The authors also look a such negative impacts on youth culture as addiction, bullying, and sexting. Should Juveniles Be Tried as Adults? begins with early examples of youths tried as adults and the roots of juvenile justice. Citing experts in law enforcement and psychology, the text examines teens’ responsibility for crimes as their brains are still evolving and subjected to peer pressure. It also considers whether juvenile offenders can be rehabilitated and identifies alternative programs that achieve some success in reducing recidivism. Both timely titles feature color photographs, fact boxes, lists of related organizations and websites, a bibliography, and source notes and will serve as useful debate starters.
Booklist
Using guided questions and weighing multiple sides of the issue, these In Controversy titles tackle topics relevant to teens. Are Cell Phones Dangerous? begins with a brief history of this now ubiquitous technology and then analyzes the risks of cell phone usage in three main areas. It draws on numerous studies to report suspected links to cancer, a decline in male fertility, and other health-related problems as well as accidents and deaths related to texting while driving. The authors also look at such negative impacts on youth culture as addiction, bullying, and sexting. Should Juveniles Be Tried as Adults? begins with early examples of youths tried as adults and the roots of juvenile justice. Citing experts in law enforcement and psychology, the text examines teens’ responsibility for crimes as their brains are still evolving and subjected to peer pressure. It also considers whether adult court sentences deter juvenile crime and if juvenile offenders should ever face the death penalty. The final chapter contemplates whether juvenile offenders can be rehabilitated and identifies alternative programs that achieve some success in reducing recidivism. Both timely titles feature color photographs, fact boxes, lists of related organizations and websites, a bibliography, and source notes and will serve as useful debate starters.