15 Guns in America This collection thoughtfully examines violence committed by guns, the ramifications of a widely armed citizenry, the government’s failure to pass comprehensive gun legislation, as well as police brutality, strong gun lobbies, open-carry laws, home-grown terrorism, and the recent rise of fatal shootings of black men by police. From domestic terrorism to the Black Lives Matter movement, articles in this title reflect differences in policy views on the subject in the long-standing debate around gun rights and gun control. FEBRUARY 2017 One Volume; 200 pages ISBN: 978-1-68217-451-7 List Price: $75 Internet Abuses and Privacy Rights Internet privacy and cybersecurity present major ethical issues in today’s technology- centric society. Countries are challenged to find the right balance in securing personal data and how to regulate the exchange of information obtained on the internet. Innovative technologies and data collection that enable novel modes of interaction and new opportunities for knowledge can also be abused to invade people’s privacy, provide new tools of discrimination, and harm individuals and communities. APRIL 2017 One Volume; 200 pages ISBN: 978-1-68217-452-4 List Price: $75 National Debate Topic, 2017/2018: Education Reform Every administration aims to improve education through a variety of means— increased regulation, funding, standards review, and teacher professional development. How do we address the persistent achievement gap between ethnic and racial groups? Is a skills-based education the best for training a twenty-first century workforce to compete globally? What is the role of technology in improving teaching or learning? This volume covers all the current issues in the debate including teacher training and pay, class size, and standardized testing. JUNE 2017 One Volume; 200 pages ISBN: 978-1-68217-453-1 List Price: $75 LGBTQ in the 21st Century Although the historic majority opinion of Obergefell v. Hodges legalized same-sex marriage nationwide, how LGBTQ people maneuver American society continues to get worked out at every level—in schools, in courts and in the popular culture. Issues explored in this title include the role of nontraditional same-sex families, and expanded protections for transgender people. As conservative governors sue the federal government and try to block what they call a “massive social experiment” in school bathrooms and locker rooms, and states deal with the attendant backlash, LGBTQ activists continue to force a national conversation on gender identity. AUGUST 2017 One Volume; 200 pages ISBN: 978-1-68217-454-8 List Price: $75 Prescription Drug Abuse Prescription drug abuse is a major concern among doctors, educators, policy makers, and parents. Most parents are unaware of how common prescription medicine abuse has become in high schools across America, and how easy it is for students to secretly acquire pills in their own homes, classrooms, and online. Nearly 19,000 people—teenagers to seniors—die each year from prescription opioid overdoses. This collection explores different views on the causes of and potential solutions to the long-term risks of prescription drug abuse. October 2017 One Volume; 200 pages ISBN: 978-1-68217-455-5 List Price: $75 Representative American Speeches, 2016-2017 Selected from a diverse field of speakers and venues, this volume offers some of the most engaging American speeches of the year. Distinguished by its diversity, covering areas in politics, education, popular culture, as well as trending topics in the news, these speeches provide an interesting format to explore some of the year’s most important stories. DECEMBER 2017 One Volume; 200 pages ISBN: 978-1-68217-456-2 List Price: $75 Reference Shelf Reference Shelf Titles 2017 An Annual Subscription includes FREE ONLINE ACCESS! H.W. Wilson 844.630.6369 www.hwwilsoninprint.com