World of Wonders :A Brave New World

The third volume in the reading series! Cutting-edge knowledge for survival in our modern age.

This is the third volume in the popular reading series about "Knowledge" written by native-speaking authors! The carefully selected topics come in the form of sophisticated English essays that lend themselves to both fast and careful reading. They will give students an insight into our contemporary world, which is changing at a phenomenal speed.  Topics cover a wide range of issues from blockchain technology and fake news to gender, ethics, and the rule of law. Teacher’s materials include quizzes and activities for each chapter.

Contents

CULTURE: Do You Hulu?  -The Future of Television / A Woman's Place Is in the Kitchen  Wherever She Wants - Gender Equality

SCIENCE: The Supercomputer in Your Pocket - How Cell Phones Are Changing the World / I Am Who I Am - Sex, Sexuality, and Gender

BUSINESS: Uber, Airbnb, and TaskRabbit - Collaborative Consumption and the Sharing Economy / More Than eMoney - What Is the Blockchain?

POLITICS: I'll See You in Court! - What Is the Rule of Law? / Freedom of the Press Means Freedom of the People - The Danger of Fake News,  etc, (Total 20 units)