Friedman, Lauri S. Cyberbullying

Friedman, Lauri S.     Cyberbullying           

Cengage (Gale,Lucent,Kidhaven/Blackbirch

2011   114p               978-0-7377-5117-8           

ms/hs             Introducing Issues w/Opposing Viewpoints(Gale)         VG-BNS          

Utilizing expert opinions on both sides of the subject, this volume examines cyberbullying, and provides young readers with opportunities to express their own opinions.

This highly acclaimed series

tackles a difficult subject, that of cyberbullying, a growing concern in 21st

century society.  Using the tried and true Opposing Viewpoints format of

presenting conflicting opinions in companion articles, this series goes further,

by Evaluating Author╒s Arguments boxes at the end of each article.  Each of

these boxes contains thought-provoking questions and activities that will

further the readers╒ knowledge of the subject and help them to form informed

opinions of their own.  

The excellent choice of pro/con articles, inserted fact boxes and Evaluating

Author╒s Arguments activities, are pertinent charts and graphs, statistical

information, and include some first hand accounts.  Supplemental information

includes facts about cyberbullying, organizations to contact, bibliographical

references and an extensive index.  This is a very valuable addition to any

middle and high school social issues collection.

            This book is part of the Introducing Issues with Opposing Viewpoints

series.  The series consists of 112 books at this time.  The focus of the series

is to present opinions in a pro/con format, to promote issue awareness as well

as critical thinking.    Naismith, Pat