Greenhaven publishing llc jun 2014 (19 resultados)

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - This book explores possible causes for the recent rise in autism. It looks at improved diagnostics of autism, vitamin deficiencies, and different environmental and behavioral reasons that could lead to autism. Includes primary and secondary sources from a variety of perspectives; eyewitnesses, scientific journals, government officials, and many others.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - We all die, but should we have the ability to choose when Death is part of life, but not everyone agrees on the details. What if you have painful, terminal illness Is it okay to seek suicide if a doctor assists Do you have a right to end your own life Is doing so a violation of God's or a greater power's plan This anthology engages this dilemma from diverse perspectives, grounding abstract and moral discussions in real-life events such as Oregon's right-to-die law. Students will analyze the various facets of this controversial subject with decisive interpretations from religion, medicine, law, and philosophy.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - When parents allow their children and teens to have cell phones, it does lend a sense of security. This sense of security compromises a number of other areas, however. Bullying is just one of the issues raised when cell phones are welcomed at schools. From creating a distraction in the classroom to improving academic performance, these devices polarize educators and administrators. Editor Roman Espejo assembled fourteen hard-hitting essays that will give readers a full understanding on this topic.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - The passage of Citizens United by the Supreme Court in 2010 sparked a renewed debate about campaign spending by large political action committees, or Super PACs. Its ruling said that it is okay for corporations and labor unions to spend as much as they want in advertising and other methods to convince people to vote for or against a candidate. This book provides a wide range of opinions on the issue. Includes primary and secondary sources from a variety of perspectives; eyewitnesses, scientific journals, government officials, and many others.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - What factors motivate modern day pirates Are pirates the same as terrorists Should international navies or local fleets handle pirates Does aid help prevent piracy, or does it have no effect This anthology explores the ongoing problem of modern-day piracy. Rising in prevalence at the turn of the 21st century, pirates attacked commercial ships in Southeast Asia and off the coast of Somalia. Readers will learn about the complexities of nautical law, the conflicts on land that engender piracy at sea, and how governments are dealing with forces unaligned to any nation. …

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - This must-have volume explores extremism around the world. Essays share details of this topic from many countries and cultures, so the viewpoints are a panorama of beliefs outside of American-centric. Readers will learn about the causes of extremism, extremism and religion, and dealing with extremism. Primary sources, including speeches and government documents, join essays from international magazines and news sources. Places explored include Tunisia, Indonesia, Africa, Egypt, Germany, Norway, Israel, Pakistan, the United Kingdom, and Europe.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - This important volume explores the Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass through the lens of slavery. Coverage includes an examination of Frederick Douglass' life and influences, a look at the portrayal of slavery in the Narrative, including religion and slavery's impact on the family and identity, and a selection of contemporary thought on slavery, such as agricultural slavery, labor exploitation, and sex slaves.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - This anthology is a compendium of opinion on the extent, law-enforcement, citizenship-possibilities, and potential reform of the U.S.'s immigration practices. The writings in this anthology have been selected to introduce your readers to a wide array of divergent viewpoints on topics relating to immigration. Written by foremost authorities, these essays express contrasting views on issues such as illegal immigration and immigration reform. Each chapter asks a relevant question about the topic, and the viewpoints that follow are grouped into 'yes' and 'no' categories. This format provides readers with a concise view of different opinions on each topic. Contains extensive book and periodical bibliographies.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - This volume's collected essays present issues related to the wage gap, including problems with the wage gap between men and women, the wage gap as a rich and poor problem, and the wage gap among races. Essays also debate whether education is key to reducing the wage gap. Students are encouraged to see the validity of divergent opinions, so that they may understand issues inclusively. Fact boxes are included to summarize important information for researchers.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - This book explores why religious liberty is important and controversial, what the U.S. constitution says about religious liberty, whether religious liberty is under threat, and what the impact of politics is on religious liberty and democracy. 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, this book provides your readers with objectivity. They explore many sides of a debate, which promotes issue awareness as well as critical thinking.…

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Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Why do athletes dope Should doping be banned What are the effects of doping on sports How should doping athletes be treated The four questions are debated by a series of pro versus con essays in this book. The viewpoints are selected from a wide range of highly respected and often hard-to-find sources and publications. Readers are exposed to many sides of each debate, which promotes issue awareness as well as critical thinking. Essay sources include John Stossel, Ellis Cashmore, Kate Henne, and Bennett Foddy.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - This hard-hitting volume explores whether organized crime presents a threat to the world today, how profitable some organized crime activities are, what policies should be implemented to address organized crime, and whether organized crime has moved to online. The viewpoints are selected from a wide range of highly respected sources and publications. Readers are exposed to many sides of each debate, which promotes issue awareness as well as critical thinking. Essay sources include Walter Kemp, Caspar Walsh, Joy Olson, Reporters Without Borders, U.N. Office on Drugs and Crime, and The Economist. …

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - This essential volume explores whether gender roles are important, how gender roles affect parenting and reproduction, how gender roles affect the workplace, and how gender roles are changing. Essays are selected from a wide range of highly respected and often hard-to-find 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. Essay sources include Gender Spectrum, Mackubin Thomas Owens, Brenda Zurita, and Fredric Neuman.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - 'Opposing Viewpoints is the leading source for libraries and classrooms in need of current-issue materials. The viewpoints are selected from a wide range of highly respected sources and publications'.

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - This edition discusses the current issues surrounding the country of Tibet, allowing readers to address these issues after thoughtful examination. Through the use of carefully selected articles, this book explores how Tibet should be governed, the impact of Chinese rule in Tibet, whether the United States should engage Tibet, and what is the best way to encourage political change.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - This volume discusses the changing face of journalism. The Internet has revolutionized the way we view media, and this text explores the ethical issues facing journalism today, how journalism should be practiced and journalists be protected, and the future of journalism in a rapidly evolving global Internet age. The viewpoints are selected from a wide range of highly respected sources and publications. Readers are exposed to many sides of each debate, which promotes issue awareness as well as critical thinking.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - When discussing issues relating to Palestine, conversations can get terribly complicated and heated. It is crucial to maintain an intelligent objectivity when discussing such topics. This volume allows that, as it expertly provides divergent viewpoints on the subject of Palestinian territories. What is the best solution to the Palestinian-Israeli conflict Should the United Nations grant Palestinian statehood How can circumstances in the Palestinian Territories be improved How should the United States treat the Palestinian Territories Essays are arranged under these main questions, debating relating topics. Essay sources include Barack Obama, Noura Erakat, Hillary Clinton, Alon Ben-Meir, and Zvi Bar'el.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Editors Margaret Haerens and Lynn M. Zott have compiled several essays that debate issues relating to corporate social responsibility. Chapter one debates whether corporations should practice social responsibility. Chapter two addresses effective goals of social responsibility strategies. Chapter three focuses on related economical issues, and chapter four analyzes whether corporations should be responsible for health insurance coverage. Essay sources include Rose Schreiber, Aneel Karnani, Andrew W. Markley, and? Mal Warwick.…