Greenhaven publishing llc aug 2009 (9 risultati)

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Is staying active the key to weight loss and maintenance Should the government play a role in food regulation in order to combat childhood obesity Should education play a greater role in informing students about health and dietary habits Features from the New York Post, the Weight-Control information Network, and Men's Health Advisor weigh in on the various aspects surrounding obesity. Readers are presented with a diverse series of opinions on the public health issue.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - A classic of American realism for its realistic portrayal of boyhood and of the pre-Civil War South, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn follows a boy escaping an abusive father and a runaway slave, Jim, as they journey down the Mississippi river. This incisive volume looks at race in Mark Twain's classic story, with an eye toward discussing race and racism. Essays discuss the life of the author, the river culture of Twain's time, the language used within the book, and racism in 21st century America. Essays from Toni Morrison, Barack Obama, and Larry Lipman.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - This must-have volume delivers contemporary perspectives on the subject of indigenous peoples, with the majority of the material reflecting stances of countries other than the United States. Across four chapters, readers will explore the past treatment of indigenous peoples, current issues that they face, what their relationship is to natural resources, and how we can preserve indigenous cultures. Various cultures that readers will be exposed to in this collection include Australia, Canada, Marshall Island, Latin America, Maya, Africa, Torres Strait, and Malaysia. Helpful features include an annotated table of contents, a world map and country index, bibliography, and subject index.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: 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 volume focuses on the issue of population growth from a variety of international perspectives. Readers will evaluate population growth and its relationship to hunger, the environment, the economy, and society. Essay sources include WALHI / The Indonesian Forum for Environment, The Economist, and The Galapagos Conservancy. Helpful features include an annotated table of contents, a world map and country index, a bibliography, and a subject index.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Antibiotics and antimicrobial agents, have been used for over 50 years to treat patients who have infectious diseases. These drugs have greatly reduced illness and death from infectious diseases. However, these drugs have been used so widely and for so long that the infectious organisms the antibiotics are designed to kill have adapted to them, making the drugs less effective. Editor Debra A. Miller has collected essays that provide readers with a spectrum of views on issues relating to drug resistant infections. The writings represent divergent viewpoints on issues, such as the link between agricultural use of antibiotics and resistant infections.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - This must-have volume examines both sides of the issues surrounding consumer debt, from attitudes towards debt and responsible debt management to national debt and resolving debt problems. Does the U.S. government manage debt responsibly Are men more likely to struggle with finances than women Should young people have credit cards Should debtors be more conscientious toward creditors These and many more questions are answered through the pro versus con format of this book. Readers will use their critical thinking skills to further develop their own intelligent opinions.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Empower your readers with a strong understanding of important concepts and issues related to Islam. The essays in this book present more than one viewpoint on each issues discussed, which provides a balanced introduction and opens the doorway of critical thinking. Across four chapters, readers will analyze whether the values of Islam and the West are in conflict, whether Islam promotes violence, how women are treated under Islam, and what is the future of Islam in this complicated world. Essay sources include Mustafa Akyol, Maulana Wahiduddin Khan, Justine A Rosenthal, Ruqaiyyah Waris Maqsood, M. A. Muqtedar Khan, and John L Esposito.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Editor Jamuna Carroll has compiled a series of essays that debate issues and concepts related to India. Four chapters ask readers to evaluate India's global impact, what its most serious crises are, what its human rights status is, and what efforts would ensure India's future success. Essay sources include Nitya Jacob, G. Ananthapadmanabhan, K. Srinivas, Vinuta Gopal, and Rakesh Shukla.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - How does immigration affect the United States How should the United States contend with its nonnative speakers How should the United States deter illegal immigration Does immigration threaten national security These four queries are debated across the chapters of this book, within essays that are in a pro versus con sequence Readers will evaluate more than one perspective, allowing them to form a more balanced opinion. Essay sources include Donald J. Boudreaux, Shikha Dalmia,? Margaret Adams, Vin Suprynowicz, Jessica M. Vaughan, Jan C. Ting.…