Greenhaven publishing llc jun 2013 (5 resultados)

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Does the process of reading change when a book is digitized What unintended consequences result from turning books into electronic documents This anthology investigates the issue from contrasting perspectives with an eye toward grounding the conversation in real life examples. Readers learn about the costs and benefits of digitizing books.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Why do some students drop out of high school The reasons are often more complex than one might imagine. This anthology analyzes the issues related to high school dropouts. Essays include primary and secondary sources from a variety of perspectives: eyewitnesses, scientific journals, government officials, and many others. Readers will gain a more complete picture of the many challenges facing adolescents that are inevitable factors in the decision to drop out of school. …

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - This timely volume explores the controversial subject of genetic engineering, by placing expert opinions in a unique pro versus con format. The viewpoints are selected from a wide range of highly respected sources and publications. By choosing from such diverse sources and including both popular and unpopular views, readers are exposed to many sides of a debate, which promotes issue awareness as well as critical thinking. Readers will evaluate the benefits and risks of genetic engineering, and the environmental impact of genetic engineering. They will explore the pros and cons of regulation of genetic engineering. Stellar essay sources include Barack Obama, Union of Concerned Scientists, Chuck Norris, and S. Matthew Liao.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - This volume addresses controversial questions regarding the issue of organ donation, including body parts as property, selling organs, and the need to increase donations. The viewpoints are selected from a wide range of highly respected publications. They are arranged in a pro versus con format to provide a balanced study. Readers are exposed to many sides of a debate, which promotes issue awareness as well as critical thinking. Essay sources include The Economist, St. Louis Post-Dispatch, and the United States Government Accountability Office.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - This essential book provides a collection of articles in which authors debate whether limits should be placed on freedom of expression. Essays debate whether the First Amendment requires separation of church and state. Readers will also evaluate whether the right to due process is in danger. Infographics, illustrations, charts, graphs, and sidebars support the essays.…