Teens At Risk (Opposing Viewpoints Series) - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 073771915X ISBN 13: 9780737719154

Publisher: Greenhaven Press, 2003

Synopsis

In this anthology, authors discuss the various factors that put teens at risk, including teen sex and pregnancy, juvenile crime and violence, and drug and alcohol use. Authors also debate ways to prevent teens from becoming at risk.

About this title

Review:

"Long-standing series about controversial contemporary issues continue(s) to turn out exceptional titles. Greenhaven's Opposing Viewpoints presents multiple perspectives on hot topics such as abortion, the death penalty, and censorship through excerpts from primary materials ranging from speeches to cartoons."
-- Booklist (October 2001) (Booklist 20011015)

"The format and approach are identical to other titles in the series; both sides of a particular issue are explored in depth. Each essay is prefaced by questions that will help students focus their reading and each chapter concludes with suggestions for further reading and research. Students will find the articles helpful in examining these controversial and often emotional issues."
-- School Library Journal (August 2002) (School Library Journal 20020801)

"As usual for books in this series, there are plenty of follow-up sources for students to pursue."
-- Booklist (June 2002) (Booklist 20020615)

"The language is understandable but not simplistic, the pieces are clearly titles for easy identification, and a few cartoons and charts break up the dense text. This unbiased collection is a welcome resource for researchers and debaters."
-- School Library Journal (June 2002) (School Library Journal 20020601)

"Written by educators, scientists, journalists, doctors, veterinarians, members of the clergy and advocates. This excellent volume will elicit group discussion and help to develop critical thinking and analysis of sensitive issues."
-- School Library Journal (May 2002) (School Library Journal 20020501)

"This supplemental reader is perfect for getting students involved in discussion. The resulting debates are sure to reinforce any primary readings and will breathe life into any standard lecture oriented course. This supplement is a useful tool for instructors to get students involved."
-- Crime and Justive International (May 2002) (UNKNOWN 20020501)

"As always in the Opposing Viewpoints series, there are voices from many sides of the debate."
-- Booklist (April 2002) (Booklist 20020415)

"Most present clear, fact-supported points that readers will find valuable for speeches and reports. Editorial cartoons, anectdotes, and statistics break up the essays, make reading easier. This is a well-balanced approach to the issues, argued with studied analysis rather than bind emotion."
-- Booklist (April 2002) (Booklist 20020401)

"This series is invaluable for preparing students for debates, classes, or research assignments. Opposing Viewpoints books help prepare high school students for critical thinking and make them aware of issues that affect society today. Recommended."
-- The Book Report (March-April 2002) (Book Report 20020401)

"Most useful in schools with religion and/or philosophy courses, but should also appeal to general readers."
-- School Library Journal (April 2002) (School Library Journal 20020401)

From School Library Journal:

Grade 7 Up-This update to the 1999 edition by Laura Egendorf presents mostly new articles. The introduction in the earlier edition focused on suicide as a predominant risk; this volume looks at the societal impact of teenage runaways and "throwaways." The book poses questions for readers to consider, recommends pieces for further study, and offers an excellent, annotated list of organizations to contact. And like the first edition, this title is divided into four main areas of concern: the factors that put teens at risk, issues of teenage sex and pregnancy, societal response to teen crime and violence, and dealing with teen substance abuse. While keeping the same high quality in the writings, the factors that this offering looks at are very different from those of the earlier book. In the first chapter of this edition, teen risk factors include peer pressure, homosexuality, and violence in society. The chapter on teen sexuality includes discussions of abstinence, teen marriage, and the problems of obtaining contraceptives. In the crime and violence chapter, articles discuss curfew laws and zero tolerance. No one volume can hope to cover such a broad and nebulous topic, but this one is timely and relevant to teens today.
Jane Halsall, McHenry Public Library District, IL
Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information, Inc.

About this edition

• Publisher: Greenhaven Press
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 073771915X
• ISBN 13: 9780737719154
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 160
• Editor: Ojeda Auriana