Human Rights.

Scherer, Lauri S.  Human Rights.  Gale/Greenhaven     2014  144p  $38.45  ISBN 978-0-7377-6924-1  ms/hs  series: Introducing Issues w/Opposing Viewpoints  Nonfiction  VG   

This concise book is well written and well organized, and it provides a lot of introductory information about both sides of a controversy, for which this series is traditionally known.  Accurate information is disseminated in a succinct manner that relates facts without opinion or bias on the debate of issues regarding human rights.  Different from its parent series, Opposing Viewpoints, books in this series provide introductions to debatable issues that will not intimidate or overwhelm young and struggling readers.  They also whet the appetites of young readers, leading to further research and reading.

In addition to the informative text, there is the considerable visual appeal.  Full-color illustrations, photographs, graphs, and text boxes enhance the well-written text and will engage the reader.  The page layout also provides consistency with the other titles in this series, and provides students with a familiarity of flow in this book.

Human Rights lives up to the remarkable reputation of the other titles in this popular series.  It is a very good resource for young readers and researchers, and information is validated through additional sources.  The detailed table of contents, information pages, lists of organizations to contact, bibliography and comprehensive index make this a very good resource.
     

This is one book in the Introducing Issues with Opposing Viewpoints series, which provides factual information regarding debates over controversial issues.  Consistency of format throughout the series makes it valuable for middle- and high-school libraries.  There are currently 109 volumes in this series.     

Summary: This book introduces the topic of human rights through a debate of issues on what constitutes a human right, what constitutes a violation of human rights, and how the United States should protect human rights.

Human rights                                          --Virginia McGarvey

Disabilities.

Haugen, David, and Susan Musser.    Disabilities.  Gale/Greenhaven  2014  188p  $38.45  ISBN 978-0-7377-6995-1  ms/hs      series: Teen Rights & Freedoms.  Nonfiction  VG

This succinctly written book provides a wealth of information about the laws that have been created to protect those with disabilities, particularly teens and adolescents.  The crisply written text provides information about specific disabilities, the need for laws to protect the rights of disabled persons in the United States, famous court cases that relate to and have been instrumental in the creation of new laws, and implementation of new laws.  The first half of the book focuses on disabilities and the laws to protect in general, while the second half emphasizes how these laws pertain to teens and adolescents specifically.

The information is accurate and presented well, in a concise manner with a reading level appropriate to young readers.  While the visual aspect of the book is not overly attractive, it is consistent and leans toward the seriousness of the topic.  Colored lines and graphs are included for clarification of the text and to separate different sections.

Haugen and Musser have created a book that provides much information at a reading level that will not intimidate young readers.  This book is also a very good resource and research tool, as it contains an extensive table of contents with chapter descriptions, a comprehensive chronology, a list of organizations to contact, a list for further reading, and an index.

This is one book in the Teen Rights and Freedoms series. There are currently twenty-five titles in this series.  

Summary: Discusses disabilities and the laws that protect those with disabilities in the United States, particularly teens and adolescents.

Disabilities                                          --Virginia McGarvey

Hacking and Hackers.

Haerens, Margaret, and Lynn M. Zott.  Hacking and Hackers.   Gale/Greenhaven  2014  211p  $30.95  ISBN 978-0-7377-6657-8      ms/hs  series: Opposing Viewpoints#4  Nonfiction  VG 

This book presents opposing viewpoints regarding the most effective way to combat hacking, whether hactivism is a serious threat, the significance of WikiLeaks, and the role of the government regarding hacking.  This concise book is well written and organized and provides much information from the viewpoint of both sides of the controversy, a characteristic for which the series is traditionally known.  Accurate information is disseminated in a succinct manner, relating facts on the debate without opinion or bias.

In addition to the informative text, there is the visual appeal of the book.  The illustrations, graphs, and text boxes utilize no color, and the seriousness of the issues is enhanced by the use of black and white.  It also provides consistency with the other titles in this series and allows students a familiarity of flow when reading or researching with this book.

Hacking and Hackers lives up to the remarkable reputation of other titles in this popular series.  It is a very good resource for young readers and researchers, and information is validated through additional sources.  The detailed table of contents, information pages, list of organizations to contact, bibliography and comprehensive index make this a very good resource.
     

This is one book in the Opposing Viewpoints series.  This series provides factual information surrounding debates on controversial issues. Consistency of format throughout makes this a valuable series for middle- and high-school libraries.  There are currently 278 volumes in this series.

Computer hacking, Computer crimes               --Virginia McGarvey

Cybercrime.

Berlatsky, Noah.  Cybercrime.  Gale/Greenhaven  2014  209p  $29.10      ISBN 978-0-7377-6907-4  hs    series: Global Viewpoints  Nonfiction  E-BN

This comprehensive book covers a variety of cybercrime issues around the world.  The issues of vulnerable populations, laws, organized crime, and cyber espionage are all covered, with examples from a wide variety of countries.  All of the situations described in the book are current examples, critical for research in this constantly evolving topic.  A bibliography, list of organizations to contact, bibliography, and index are included.

Summary: This book presents examples of cybercrime around the world.         

Cybercrime                                            --Stephanie Pennucci