Contributor
Roleff, Tamara L., 1959-
Imprint:Detroit : Greenhaven Press, c2008.
Description101 p. ; 24 cm.
Note:"Greenhaven Press's At Issue series provides a wide range of opinions on individual social issues. Each volume focuses on a specific issue and offers a variety of perspectives -- eyewitness accounts, governmental views, scientific analysis, newpaper and magazine accounts and many more -- to illuminate the issue. Extensive bibliographies and annotated lists of relevant organizations point to sources for further research. Enhancing critical thinking skills, each At Issue volume is an excellent research tool to help readers understand current social issues and prepare reports."--Back cover
Note:Piercing can be done safely / Association of Professional Piercers -- Body piercing has health risks / Dana Slagle -- Tattoos can be done safely / Alliance of Professional Tattooists -- Tattooing has health risks / U.S. Food and Drug Administration -- The threat of suicide from tongue piercing is exaggerated / James Weber -- Tongue piercing is linked to suicide disease / Brendan Quealy -- Piercings and tattoos are linked to suicides / Bruce Jancin -- Piercing is linked with risky behaviors among teens / Joan-Carles Suris et al. -- Piercings are popular among teens / Meghan Bard -- Employers are becoming more accepting of body art / Mielikki Org -- Employers may regulate body art on their employees / Louis Pechman -- Some religions embrace body modification / Austin Cline -- Some religions forbid tattoos / Awake! -- Most people love their tattoos / Kristopher Kaiyala -- Many people regret getting a tattoo / Deanna Anderson -- Tattoos are part of military tradition / Finnbar McCallion.
Bibliography Note:Includes bibliographical references and index.
