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How to Use Issues & Controversies

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What's In It?

Issues & Controversies covers controversial topics and includes chronologies, illustrations, maps, tables, sidebars, statistics, bibliographies, contact information and the current and historical events related to the topic.

If you need graphics or statistics on your topic, this database is a great place to find them.

Special Features

Look for specific types of information on the Issue page, such as:

  • Overview Poll
  • In the News
  • Primary Sources
  • By the Numbers (Stats)
  • Chronology
Depending on your topic, you may find nay of the specific types of information listed above, as well as:
  • Editorial cartoons
  • Groups to Contact (organizations that have information on your topic)
  • Photos, Charts & News Maps.