Greenhaven publishing llc sep 2011 (10 resultados)

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Editor Thomas Riggs has assembled some detail-driven essays to help readers analyze the book banning debate. Readers will examine the role of parental control, whether teens need better, bolder books, whether homophobia is at the root of many book-banning efforts, and the role that Librarians play in defending book selections.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - E-waste defines a whole group of electronics that make our lives easier, but that we are tossing out or replacing at the largest rates in history. New phones, computers, microwaves, speakers, all kinds of new gadgets have us standing in line to buy, and figuring out how to dispose of the old. Electronic waste is dangerous, but also invisible to many Americans. This anthology looks at the issue from conflicting points of view. With our future increasingly electronic, a critical grasp of problems and solutions regarding e-waste is necessary for all young people. Topics of discussion include: the disposing of cell phones; prison recycling programs; and loopholes in recycling laws.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Modern weapons make war deadlier than ever, but also more remote. Push-button drones that can bomb cities and surveil unseen have changed the balance of warfare in this century. Biological weapons can infect entire populations silently. Nuclear weapons are dangerous but can also deter threats. This anthology discusses the weapons of modern war at length and analyzes the benefits of drawbacks inherent in them. Abstract public policy discussions are grounded in real life events. Readers will gain greater perspective on current foreign policy conversations.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Freedom of expression is something we rely upon to be able to say what we want, when we want, no matter the consequences. This freedom is especially important in Art, where we address our society's strengths and weaknesses through meaningful work. Can this freedom go to far Can some lyrics in songs create hatred or violence in daily life This book examines issues related to the censorship of music lyrics. Includes primary and secondary sources from a variety of perspectives; eyewitnesses, scientific journals, government officials, and many others.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Within the past twenty years, the space shuttle has launched 3 million pounds of cargo, transported more than 600 passengers and pilots, and logged more than 366 million miles. What began as a space race, space exploration is now a global effort, to search space and understand all its resources. This book comprehensively explains all the sides to space exploration. It includes primary and secondary sources from a variety of perspectives; eyewitnesses, scientific journals, government officials, and many others.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - As technology makes the world more accessible, it is increasingly important to develop a wide perspective on social issues as well as political, environmental, and health issues of global significance. This must-have volume tackles the tough issue of suicide. Readers will learn about global suicide trends, policies that address suicide, and consider the political, social, and economic factors that contribute to suicide. The last chapter discusses suicide as an act of terrorism. Primary sources, including speeches and government documents, join essays from international sources for a truly panoramic view. …

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - This collection of essays presents varying viewpoints on the subject of corruption in the United States government. Essays discuss fascinating topics, such as whether government corruption played a role in health care reform, the role of corporations, financial deregulation by corrupt congress members, and how the U.S. Supreme Court influences government corruption. Each chapter presents an important question about the subject, and the opinions that follow are grouped into yes and no categories. By evaluating contrasting opinions, readers can attain an objective knowledge of the subject.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - According to UNICEF, every two minutes, an adolescent between the ages of 15 and 19 is infected with HIV. Two-thirds of them girls. This world wide crisis however, now presents a possible future generation who is AIDS-free, which is good news. Information is part of what fights the spreads of HIV and AIDS. Give your readers a powerful, global perspective on issues relating to this infection and disease. This book delivers contemporary perspectives on the featured issue, with the majority of the material reflecting stances of countries other than the United States. Readers will learn about the spread, treatment, moral issues, and discrimination involved with HIV and AIDS.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - This collection of essays are arranged in a for-or-against sequence, which provides readers with a balanced understanding of issues relating to nutrition. Across four chapters, readers will explore how nutrition has changed from modern food production, what should be done to improve nutrition, what influence societal factors have on it, and what personal nutrition and dietary choices impact health.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - This book provides a collection of essays discussing Mexico, highlighting its instability, economy, common border, and foreign relations with the United States. Essays are arranged in a pro versus con sequence, so readers are navigated through the issues while benefiting from more than one viewpoint. Are Mexican drug cartels destabilizing democracy in Mexico Does N.A.F.T.A. hurt the Mexican economy Will a U.S. border fence deter illegal immigration Can the U.S. do anything to help Mexico These questions and more are answered through thoughtful points and counterpoints.…