Is Legalized Marijuana Good for Society?
From the Series In Controversy
According to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health, in 2013 almost 20 million Americans used marijuana and experts expect this number to increase now that Colorado and Washington have legalized recreational as well as medical marijuana. Through objective discussion, numerous direct quotes, and full-color illustrations this title examines What are the Origins of the Marijuana Controversy? Do People With Illnesses Benefit From Marijuana? How Would Legalization of Recreational Marijuana Affect Society? How Serious Is the Conflict Between State and Federal Marijuana Laws? How Should Marijuana Be Regulated?
Interest Level | Grade 7 - Grade 12 |
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Reading Level | Grade 7 |
Copyright | 2015 |
Genre | Nonfiction |
Publisher | ReferencePoint Press |
Series | In Controversy |
Language | English |
Number of Pages | 96 |
ISBN | 9781601527745, 9781601527752, 9781601527745B |
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Title Format | Reinforced book, Hosted ebook, Print + Ebook |
Release Date | 2015-01-01 |
Author | Patricia Netzley |
Dewey | 363.4 |
Booklist
These new books in the In Controversy series provide comprehensive overviews for teens on debatable social issues of today. The text, which carefully avoids the passion these issues often raise, can be a bit dry. Still, the books are informative, clearly written, and well referenced. Each book covers its topic in impressive breadth. How Are Digital Devices Impacting Society? covers the context of digital and earlier technologies; privacy and social concerns raised by smartphones and Internet use; effects on brain development, learning, obesity, and mental illness; and criminal uses such as hacking, terrorism, and bullying. Is Enough Being Done to Protect Athletes from Concussions? deals with the mechanics and medical dangers of concussions, including chronic traumatic encephalopathy; how professional sports such as football, hockey, soccer, and boxing have addressed the issue; how to protect younger athletes from brain injury; and who is responsible for preventing damage from concussions. Is Legalized Marijuana Good for Society? provides historical background on Prohibition, racial bias, and the War on Drugs, as well as research on medical applications of marijuana, the risks and dangers it may pose to society, and the conflict between state and federal laws on the topic. Overall, these books will be excellent research sources for students preparing for debates, essays, or other projects.
School Library Journal
Gr 7 Up–More thought-provoking additions to this long-running, well-received series. As with previous books, the authors are careful not to sway readers in either direction, instead offering a well-balanced treatment and citing sources for statements. Chapter headings take the form of questions, and each chapter concludes with a list of facts, encouraging students to form their own opinions. Strong options for research purposes.