Books published by Cengage Gale

The information in this volume provides insight into the impact and consequences of the prescription drug abuse problem in the United States, the causes of prescription drug addiction, and proposed and existing government policies that are hotly debated in the ongoing effort to effectively confront the prescription drug abuse problem in this country. Varied expert opinions that examine many of the different aspects that surround this issue are presented.

Editor Uma Kukathas has carefully selected the primary source writings in this book, to provide readers with a broad array of viewpoints on the global food crisis. The essays in this anthology provide contrasting views on important issues relating to global foot shortages. A question-and-response format prompts readers to examine complex topics from multiple angles. Topics such as censorship in schools and the censoring of information which could be a threat to national security are examined from multiple viewpoints, giving the reader an inclusive view of both sides of an argument. Important facts, perfect for report writing, are dispersed throughout in boxed insets.

One of the most beloved franchises in history, J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series follows a trio of wizards-in-the-making through their years at the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. This expansive edition provides background on the life of British author J.K. Rowling and the influences that shaped her work. The book features eleven articles that explore political issues as portrayed in her Harry Potter series of novels, tackling topics such as race relations and human rights. The volume also examines politics in the twenty-first century.