Greenhaven publishing llc jul 2012 (9 resultados)

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - With the ongoing conflicts overseas, the health care veterans receive has come under scrutiny in recent years. Does the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs administer good care to veterans, or are they ill-prepared to deal with the myriad long-term needs of a new veteran population Does the VA overlook the mental health care some soldiers need This anthology takes a hard look at the state of the health care system in place to help returning veterans. This book offers expert analyses on a range of issues as well as possible solutions. Features content from sources such as Barack Obama, the Associated Press, and the Kaiser Family Foundation.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - National and state education has its strengths and its weaknesses, and access to resources is at the heart of it all. When schools struggle to educate students at the state and national levels, how can they then educate students at the global level This collection of essays provides your readers with insight into the complex conditions of creating global citizens. Essays debate whether American schools can achieve more by attempting less, whether online learning can help create global students, and the impact on educational budgets and a prepared workforce.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - This book explores many issues related to adoption policies in the U.S., including: the benefits and drawbacks of open adoptions or sealed birth records, regulations surrounding international adoptions, issues related to adoption by same-sex couples, arguments for and against state or national father registries, and issues surrounding the adoption of children in foster care and older children. Sources of the essays include the American Psychological Association, the Liberty Council, and Susan Livingston Smith.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - The editor of this anthology has collected a group of expertly-written essays that provide a broad spectrum of views on gasoline use. The writings represent leading conservative, liberal, and centrist views of issues such as oil dependence, gas prices, public transportation spending, and the development of alternative energy sources. Students are encouraged to see the validity of divergent opinions, so that they may understand the topics inclusively.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - This compelling volume explores Toni Morrison's classic novel through the lens of slavery. The book examines Morrison's life and influences and takes a critical look at key ideas related to slavery in Beloved, such as the role of slavery in both the forging and destruction of an African-American identity, the impact of slavery on family relationships, and the psychological trauma caused by slavery. Contemporary perspectives on the subject of slavery are presented as well, touching upon topics such as the global problem of human trafficking and the role of multinational corporations in modern day slavery.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - China is America's largest trading partner. Goods imports from China totaled 462.8 billion dollars in 2016. This anthology explores issues related to importing from China. It contains a diverse collection of essays, written by leading authorities in their respective fields. Taken together, they offer a wide array of views on issues such as the trade deficit and the safety of Chinese products. Disparate viewpoints of complex issues are encapsulated in each chapter with the use of a question-and-response format. Readers will analyze whether trade with China benefits the United States, whether imports from China are safe, whether the U.S./China trade deficit threatens the U.S. economy, and whether the U.S. should toughen trade policies with China.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - This book explores many aspects of media violence. Readers will evaluate the seriousness of the media violence problem, the regulation of media violence, the effect of violence in the news, and the relationship between sex and violence in the media. Essays are arranged in a for-or-against sequence that guides readers through the issues while providing more than one intelligent viewpoint. Stellar essay sources include the Federal Communications Commission, Motion Picture Association of America, Federal Trade Commission, and NewsRx Health and Science.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - One of the wonderful aspects of modern medicine is that it can offer absoluteness when it comes to the mysteries of ailments; Take two of these pills and you'll be right as rain. Humans are slowly understanding however, that along side conventional medicine, there is a lot of room for effective, alternative therapies. Give your readers a must-have collection on this issue. Across four chapters, readers will evaluate whether alternative medicine works, why it is becoming so popular, whether it can exist at peace with modern medicine, and whether the government should research and regulate it. Because readers are presented with a variety of viewpoints, this book is also a great resource for report-writing and research. Superb essays sources include the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, The Office of Senator Dick Durbin, Donald Berwick, Dana Ullman, and Todd Runestad. …

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - This book explores renewable Energy. Readers will learn about renewable energy and climate change, and examine how best to transition to renewable energy. They will learn about various renewable energy sources such as biofuels, ethanol, and electric vehicles, and the government's role in supporting renewable energy. Compelling essay sources include the World Wildlife Fund, Ecofys, and Office for Metropolitan Architecture. …