Suicide

by Margaret Haerens

Overview

As technology makes the world more accessible, it is increasingly important to develop a wide perspective on social issues as well as political, environmental, and health issues of global significance. This must-have volume tackles the tough issue of suicide. Readers will learn about global suicide trends, policies that address suicide, and consider the political, social, and economic factors that contribute to suicide. The last chapter discusses suicide as an act of terrorism. Primary sources, including speeches and government documents, join essays from international sources for a truly panoramic view.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780737756647
Publisher:	Greenhaven Publishing LLC
Publication date:	10/08/2011
Series:	Global Viewpoints Series
Pages:	232
Product dimensions:	5.90(w) x 9.10(h) x 0.70(d)
Age Range:	14 - 17 Years

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Editorial Reviews

Review: Suicide "Greenhaven Press has a hot print reference series to check out. Appropriate for high schoolers and general readers, the 'Global Viewpoints' series contains news and magazine articles, authoritative essays, and primary-source documents and will grow by eight to ten per year."—Library Journal, March 15, 2009

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