Author Description

Focuses on the newsworthy real issues that teens regularly face in their schools and communities. This title ties in with media and information literacy standards to compare media hype versus the reality of the issues. What is terrorism and why does it happen? Is there anything that can be done to stop it? Are the measures put in place to keep us safer sufficient? Are they worth the resulting infringements on personal privacy and the hassles to travellers at airports? What can be done to keep terrorism from happening in the first place? This book sheds light on some of the causes of terrorism and explores the debate on the best ways to keep the public safe and, ultimately, put an end to terrorism. This series tackles many high-profile subjects of concern and interest to the public. It takes a balanced look at the topic, what it means to individuals and society as a whole, and considers the various arguments and controversies on how to deal best with the complex issues involved. Features include: case studies which provide accounts on the real people, companies, and organisations dealing with the issues; discussion of how the media can influence opinion; and engaging questions that will encourage critical thinking and debate.