Current Issues Author:Tiffany Farrell Larbalestier and Pherabe Kolb This book is about ploicy issues - matters being discussed and debated by U.S. citizens and lawmakers. The book informs readers about important concerns of toay but leaves judgments up to the individual. Each chapter provides basic background information, identifies key questions, and details arguments from differing points of view. — The topic... more »s were chosen because they are part of public policy debate in the United States today. "Current Issues" is designed to support greater ivic participation by ensurting that when it comes time for its readers to vote in an election, state an opinion, or take a stand on an issue, they will do so from an informed perspective.« less