Waikerie High School Library: Issues in Society

Links to news and views on contemporary issues can be found here.

'Issues in Society' titles are invaluable, up to date references which are used extensively throughout Australian schools, TAFE colleges, universities and public libraries.

Each book in the series is a thoroughly researched compilation of the latest news, facts, opinions and statistics from a huge range of primary and secondary sources.

Information in each 'Issues in Society' title is carefully selected to ensure that it is current, unbiased and balanced. Many titles cover a range of opinions on controversial topics, providing the perfect platform to provoke debate, stimulate critical analysis and encourage further research.

The books contain quality information from a variety of trusted sources and include features such as:

• Fact sheets
• Journal extracts
• Magazine features
• A range of diverse opinions
• Lobby group and NGO literature
• Extracts from government reports
• Statistics, including tables and graphs
• Newspaper reports and feature articles
• Cartoons, illustrations, diagrams and photographs
• Accessible, magazine-style full-colour layouts

'Issues in Society' titles also contain these helpful sections at the back of each book:

• Exploring the Issues (worksheets and activities)
• Fast facts
• Glossary
• Web links
• Index

There are Issues in Society editions that are relevant across the entire school curriculum!

For example -

Geography - Sustainable Land Management

History - Stolen Generations: The Way Forward

PE/Health - Doping & Drugs in Sport

Home Ec - Fast Food

English - Debating topics

Science - Organ & Tissue Donation

Research Project - Endless possibilities

We  currently have over 260 Issues in Society books in the library.

For a current list check out the Issues in Society website. 

Come in and search the library catalogue to find what you are looking for.