Investigating current issues—justice to international, gender to crime, and education to law—helps students to develop critical thinking skills and, even more importantly, to turn them into informed citizens capable of responsibly making the decisions that will dictate our future.
Issues: Understanding Controversy and Society brings important issues in today’s world to students’ attention, highlighting the complete historical background, contemporary status, and global view of each. It provides students authoritative context, diverse expert perspectives, and carefully selected primary and secondary sources for truly understanding the issues that currently affect much of our global society, and for developing informed positions on those engendering controversy.
Please note: Some of the subject matter in this database contains explicit language on sensitive topics. We invite you to participate in a free trial to ensure the content falls within the guidelines of your institution.
Awards
2019 Best Social Studies Website—ComputED Best Educational Software Awards (BESSIES), April 8, 2019
2018 Best Online Educational Resource—ComputED Best Educational Software Awards (BESSIES), April 1, 2018
2018 Best Social Studies Website—ComputED Best Educational Software Awards (BESSIES), April 1, 2018
2018 Gold Award—Modern Library Awards, January 23, 2018
2017 CODiE Award Winner - Best Social Sciences Instructional Solution—SIIA, July 28, 2017
2016 Best Educational Software Award (BESSIE) - Social Studies Website—ComputEd Gazette, April 18, 2016
2013 Best Educational Software Award (BESSIE)—ComputEd Gazette, April 15, 2013
2008 Award of Excellence—Tech and Learning, October 30, 2008
2008 Education Software Review Award (EDDIE)—ComputEd Gazette, October 6, 2008
2008 Best Educational Software Award (BESSIE)—Social Studies Web Site—ComputEd Gazette, April 25, 2008
2007 Education Software Review Award (EDDIE) - Social Studies—ComputEd Gazette, October 1, 2007
2007 Distinguished Achievement Award—AEP, June 1, 2007
2007 Best Educational Software Award (BESSIE) - Social Studies Website—ComputEd Gazette, May 2, 2007
Reviews
"Recommended for libraries that support a school curriculum or serve students in grades 7 and up."—Booklist, August 7, 2007
"The ease of use makes this a great tool for social science instruction as well as debate preparation."—MultiMedia & Internet@Schools, June 1, 2007
"Not only is Issues: Understanding Controversy and Society very useful for exploring current issues for social studies and English courses and research papers, it is also helpful for selecting and preparing for debate topics."—Library Media Connection, October 1, 2007
"This already outstanding resource has been improved with a crisp, easy-to-use interface that few students should have difficulty mastering. Highly recommended for school and public libraries."—Booklist, April 15, 2008
"This resource lets subscribers explore an issue . . . complete with a detailed Overview, Timeline, Facts & Figures, Current View & Outlook, questions for Discussion, and several Primary Sources. . . . Authoritative writing and accessibility are this product's key attributes."—Library Journal, August 1, 2009
"The Issues database is very user friendly and is a valuable resource for researchers. Highly recommended for high school and academic libraries."—ARBA, November 14, 2016
"The Wayne School district has adopted a thematic curriculum for the teaching of World and US History. As a result of this curriculum shift, we have decided not to rely on a textbook as the primary instrument for instruction. In this age of digital technology, we have found that there are many wonderful digital resources that students and teachers can utilize to enrich the learning experience. One of the best is ABC-CLIO. We find their databases of information to be rich in primary source materials, their readings to be clear and concise, and their videos, graphs, and charts very engaging. Furthermore, the ABC-CLIO databases are easy to navigate for students and teachers. Searches are easily obtained including advance searches. ABC-CLIO even provides stimulating lessons and discussion points to further enhance the classroom experience. We are very happy with their product including their support services. I would recommend ABC-CLIO to any school district looking to move their curriculum into the 21st century."
—Carmine J. Picardo, Supervisor of Curriculum and Instruction, Wayne Public Schools
Crime and Justice
• Capital Punishment
• Criminal Punishment and Rehabilitation
• Defendant Rights
• Drug Trafficking
• Forensic Evidence
• Gangs
• Gun Control
• Human Trafficking
• Intellectual Property
• Judicial Activism
• Juvenile Justice
• Organized Crime
• Police Misconduct
• Prison Privatization
• Rape
• Sentencing
• Serial Killers
• Victims' Rights
• Wrongful Conviction |
Environmental Conflict
and Degradation
• Air Pollution
• Climate Change
• Climate Refugees
• Endangered Species
• Environmental Justice
• Forest Fires
• Hazardous Waste Disposal
• Natural Resource Conflicts
• Ocean Politics and Policy
• Ocean Pollution
• Overpopulation
• Ozone Depletion
• Poaching
• Pollution
• Urban Sprawl
• Water Issues |
Internet and Technology
• Cyber Bullying
• Cyber Socializing
• Cybercrime
• Genetically Modified Foods
• Online Censorship
• Online Privacy |
Society and Culture
• Body Image
• Consumer Culture
• Ethics and Journalism
• Gambling
• Pornography
• Sports Ethics
• Sports Violence
• Veterans' Benefits
• Violence and the Media |
Economics and Business
• Consumer Fraud
• Corporate Espionage
• Free Trade
• Globalization
• Homelessness
• Income Inequality
• Outsourcing
• Poverty |
Family and Youth
• Adoption
• Bullying
• Child Abuse
• Child Sexual Abuse
• Child Welfare
• Divorce
• Domestic Violence
• Parental Rights
• Polygamy
• Teen Pregnancy |
Law and Politics
• Animal Rights
• Censorship
• Civil Liberties
• Election and Campaign Reform
• Euthanasia and the Right to Die
• Government Secrecy
• Health Care
• Immigration
• Lobbying
• Marijuana Legalization
• Media and Politics
• Social Security Reform
• Tax Reform
• U.S. as World Power
• Voting Controversies
• Welfare Reform
• Youth and Political Participation |
War and Conflict
• Anti-American Sentiment
• Aviation Security
• Bioterrorism
• Border Security
• Domestic Terrorism
• Ecoterrorism
• Ethics of War
• Military Robots and Drones
• Military Service
• National Security
• Nuclear Weapons and Nonproliferation
• Refugees
• Space and the Military
• Torture
• War Crimes and International Law
• Women in Combat |
Education
• Academic Plagiarism
• Bilingual Education
• Education and Gender
• Education Reform
• Literacy
• Religion in Schools
• Rising College Costs
• School Violence
• Sex Education in Schools
• Student Rights
• Teaching Evolution vs. Creationism |
Gender and Sexuality
• Abortion
• Equality in the Workplace
• Feminism
• Gay and Lesbian Rights
• Gender Politics
• Hate Crimes
• Same-Sex Marriage
• Sexual Harassment
• Transgender Rights |
Race and Ethnicity
• Affirmative Action
• Civil Rights
• Native American Issues
• Racial and Ethnic Diversity
• Racial Profiling
• White Supremacy |
Energy and Environmental Sustainability
• Biodiversity
• Energy Conservation
• Environmental Activism
• Forest Conservation
• Nuclear Power
• Recycling
• Renewable and Alternative Energy Sources
• Sustainable Agriculture
• Sustainable Development
• Waste Management
•Wilderness Preservation |
Health and Medicine
• AIDS Treatment
• Alcohol Abuse
• Anti-Vaccination Movement
• Drug Abuse
• Drunk Driving
• Epidemics and Pandemics
• Mental Health
• Organic Movement
• Smoking
• Stem Cell Research
• Suicide |
Religion and Spirituality
• Anti-Semitism
• Cults
• Islam in the West
• Religion and Politics
• Religious Extremism |
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ABC-CLIO Solutions School Editions
Offering effective technology for your library and created specifically for middle and high school students, ABC-CLIO Solutions Schools Edition provides authoritative coverage of essential topics in U.S. history and government, world history, geography, and a range of multicultural and popular culture subjects.
Each online ABC-CLIO Solution includes four innovative components:
A COMPREHENSIVE REFERENCE LIBRARY with content from more than 230,000 primary sources and entries encompassing audio, video, photographs, illustrations, maps, and rich media.
A STANDARDS-BASED CURRICULUM updated daily by a team of subject-specific editorial experts and supported by an extensive range of instructional material.
A DEEP COLLECTION OF MODEL COMMENTARIES from noted scholars that have been specially commissioned to foster critical thinking stimulated by exposure to varying points of view.
AN EDUCATOR SUPPORT CENTER containing valuable professional development tools as well as relevant resources such as discussion points, activities, lesson plans, and research lists.
