Greenhaven publishing llc dez 2007 (35 risultati)

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - This informative edition contains thirteen essays that provide varying perspectives on whether or not college athletes should be paid, discussing post-eligibility school benefits, endorsement deals, illegal payments and gambling, athletic scholarships, and other topics. The book includes contact information for organizations and a bibliography.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - The essays in this book debate the lasting power of extreme sports and whether or not the benefits of the sports outweigh the risks. Includes primary and secondary sources from a variety of perspectives. Essays include whether extreme sports are any more risky than traditional sports, whether extreme sports are a fad, whether the Olympics should continue to add extreme sports to the lineup, and whether it can be a lasting positive influence on participants.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - What health risks do piercings pose Is extensive body modification symptomatic of reckless behavior What might a future employer have to say about tattoos Varying societal attitudes and a lack of concrete information about piercings and tattoos often leave many young adults asking questions about what they should or should not do to their bodies. Tamara L. Roleff compiles an informative book that outlines various perspectives about the risks and personal choices of body modification. Topics include tattoos as military tradition; the role of religion in body modification; and the link between tattoos and health risks.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Supporting key learning and comprehension concepts, this anthology contains eleven essays that offer varying perspectives on issues related to video games, including the positive and negative effects of playing video games. Readers will learn about violent video games and antisocial behavior, as well as about the artistic and emotional satisfaction gained from video games. Provides contact information for organizations and a bibliography.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Editor Adriane Ruggiero has assembled twelve essays that offer varying perspectives on bulimia. Readers are encouraged to learn more about the complexities behind this eating disorder and are offered resources such as help organizations, and a bibliography for further research. Issues discussed include: the connection between shame and bulimia; the contributions of athletics to bulimia; the success rate of antidepressants as treatment; how the Internet factors in, and involuntary hospitalization.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - During summer break, students forget everything they spent the school year learning. So goes a common critique of the traditional academic calendar. Can we improve education on a mass-scale by simply extending classes into the summer Or is rest and time away from school a beneficial and productive aspect of education in America This anthology offers analyses and solutions to a topic relevant to every American. Experts weigh in on the drawbacks and potential benefits of year-round school from conflicting perspectives.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - One wonders, why, given the long history and diversity of the United States, are American leaders not drawn from a wider pool This anthology interrogates this question from countering perspectives. Why doesn't America have a woman president What role does the media play in shaping our perceptions of leaders How does the media exclude potential leaders by propagating stereotypes based race, gender, religion, and class Readers will gain insight into the unseen barriers and prejudices that have restricted the leadership of the country to a select few.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Already once lowered to the age of 18, an ongoing debate is that we should lower the voting age to 16. This informative resource explores topics related to voting and age. Directly supporting key Social Studies curriculum and political science studies, readers are presented with a diverse set of viewpoints on voting in America, where it has been and where it may go.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Technology is meant to help make things easier by eliminating steps or whole tasks altogether. In practice this leads to some problematic consequences. When people lose their jobs to robots which are able to do them faster and more precisely, it saves an employer time and money, but it also means that someone's skills and livelihood are obsolete. On the other hand, automation is a positive element to various groups. Can smart houses help the elderly to live comfortably Will it make agriculture more efficient This anthology interprets the benefits and drawbacks of automation from contrasting perspectives. Readers will expand their understanding of key ideas regarding automation and the future of how we work and live.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Is white supremacy a response to a lack of group identity What are the drivers of xenophobia What role do women play in supremacy groups This anthology offers arguments from conflicting perspectives, taking into account real events in the U.S. and elsewhere. Readers will learn about the key ideas and issues fueling these groups. …

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - In 2013, the military ban on women serving in combat was removed. For many years prior to this decision, however, this issue was a contentious topic of debate. This edition explores various arguments for and against women serving in combat, offering a diverse set of perspectives on the history of this topic.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Because intelligent design is not accepted broadly in the scientific community, does this make it unacceptable to teach in schools This anthology investigates the debate surrounding the origins of our species. With an eye toward critical inquiry, the essays in this critical edition approach both evolution and intelligent design with skepticism. Readers will gain an understanding of each theory, and a deeper context for current conversations in the news regarding the role of evolution in education and public policy.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - We spend more time on the internet than we did a decade ago. This fact has alarmed some and excited others. Are we losing anything by spending so much time online Does the internet promote negative social conditions such as violence and deviant behavior Experts interrogate questions related to cyberlife in this comprehensive edition.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - What are the implications of volunteering on a mass scale What are some areas in need of volunteers Would conscription into service promote the ideas of service better than volunteerism This volume presents varying opinions on the usefulness and purpose of volunteers in the United States. Includes discussion of U.S. volunteer agencies; volunteer programs and corporate effectiveness; the government's role in public service; and mandatory student volunteerism.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Editor Diane Andrews Henningfeld has assembled fifteen essays that provide varying perspectives on issues regarding charter schools. Readers will learn whether charter schools threaten the public education system, whether charter schools need more regulation, whether student achievement is actually enhanced, and whether the charter movement is a broken promise. Essay sources include the Education Week Research Center, the New York State PTA, and the New York State United Teachers organization. …

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - The essayists in this anthology discuss the difference between Islam and Islamic fundamentalism and how they relate to the West. Debates include whether Islamic fundamentalism is compatible with Democracy, whether Islamist misogyny is rooted in Islam, whether Islamic fundamentalism is a threat to the United States, and whether all religions have some sort of fundamentalism. By presenting well-researched opposing sides of each topic, this book will enrich your reader's understanding of this essential issue.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Jay Gatsby, a millionaire from the Midwest, is renowned for the parties he throws at his Long Island home. His many guests, however, know nothing about him. As Nick befriends Gatsby, he discovers that Gatsby and Daisy had been in love, but that Daisy did not wait for him to return from the war and married another. Fitzgerald's magnum opus portrays a society in the midst of a cultural and social revolution, with issues of class, social position, and gender taking center stage. This compelling volume analyzes themes of class conflict in The Great Gatsby, delving into the author's life and experiences of upper-class culture. A series of essays investigates topics such as class snobbery and education, the universality of class divisions, and two visions of the American Dream in conflict as they relate to the novel. Modern perspectives on class allow the reader to link events in the text to the issues of today.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - One of the most influential works in the canon of black American literature, Maya Angelou's autobiographical work I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings offers readers a frank and inspirational personal portrait of what it means to overcome and move past personal trauma and racism. This compelling edition provides readers with an in-depth biography of the author and presents a series of essays that discuss racism as it relates to Angelou's work. Topics include race and gender, humor and folklore, and death and rebirth. Modern perspectives on the issue of racism are presented as well, allowing readers to connect the themes of the text to the world of today.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - When four Chinese immigrant mothers meet through their church in 1949, they begin to play mahjong together, forming what eventually becomes the Joy Luck Club. The novel, which centers around these women and their first-generation daughters, tells varied stories about what it means to live, work, and love as an immigrant, with a focus on the bond of female empowerment. This essential edition presents readers with essays that examine women's issues in The Joy Luck Club, discussing topics such as gender and ethnic identity, cultural conflict, and stereotypes about immigrant women. The text also explores contemporary perspectives on women's issues in relation to immigration, urging readers to contextualize the themes of the novel within the issues of the present.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Editor Lucinda Almond has chosen the primary source writings in this book to introduce readers to the broadest spectrum of viewpoints on school violence. Written by respected experts in the field, these essays present contrasting opinions on issues such as gun control, video games, and violence education. Different viewpoints are organized into a question-and-response format in each chapter, allowing readers to easily summarize them. Contains extensive book and periodical bibliographies.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Harper Lee's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel To Kill a Mockingbird is taught in classrooms nationwide and is widely hailed as one of literature's most compelling depictions of racism in the South. This informative edition presents essays that examine racism and other related issues in To Kill a Mockingbird, discussing such topics as new and old Southern values, and the connection between class, gender, and racial prejudice. Modern perspectives on race issues are presented as well, allowing the reader to create a link between the themes of the text and the realities of today's world.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - This volume introduces a broad spectrum of viewpoints on the Middle East. Essay topics include conflict created by pursuit of oil and natural gas resources, the role of Israel, the roots of terrorist violence, whether a U.S. permanent base in Iraq will make things worse, and the role of democracy. Leading liberal, conservative, and centrist opinions are represented. Multiple viewpoints of issues are encapsulated in each chapter with the use of a question-and-response format. By evaluating contrasting viewpoints on topics, readers can attain a complete and balanced knowledge of the issues. Important facts, perfect for report writing, are dispersed throughout in eye-catching boxed insets, and an extensive bibliography is included.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - This anthology contains a diverse collection of essays written by respected authorities in the fields of nutrition, food technology, and food safety. Taken together, they offer a broad spectrum of views. Disparate viewpoints of complex issues are encapsulated in each chapter with the use of a question-and-response format. Students are encouraged to see the validity of divergent opinions, so that they may understand the topic inclusively. Important facts, perfect for report writing, are dispersed throughout in eye-catching boxed insets.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Illegal drug abuse costs American society 181 billion dollars a year in health care costs, lost workplace productivity, law enforcement, and legal costs. This anthology contains a collection of essays that present divergent viewpoints on the problems of and solutions to drug trafficking. Contrasting views are represented, introducing your readers to the broadest possible spectrum of opinions on the issues surrounding the drug trade. Each chapter asks a pertinent question about the topic, and the viewpoints that follow are grouped into 'yes' and 'no' categories. This unique approach provides readers with a concise view of divergent opinions on each topic.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Culture war is the conflict between traditionalist or conservative values and social democracy, progressive, or social liberal values in the Western world, and other countries. This collection of essays presents various topics relating to culture wars. How does the culture war affect politics in the United States Is there a culture war between believers and humanists Is the culture war going global Is the culture war a matter of economics These four questions are answered across four chapters of compelling pro versus con essays, providing readers with crucially needed balanced viewpoints.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Today's media is focused on a pendulum of topics, at one side is constant coverage of reality stars who are famous for just being famous, and on the other side is constant reports of violence and violent crime at the local, national, and global level. What is the real story about violence Across four chapters, readers will evaluate whether violence is a serious problem, the factors that contribute to human violence, the factors that lead to youth violence, and how society should respond to violence. Video games and gun control are among the specific topics presented.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Editor Jamuna Carroll has compiled several pro versus con essays that debate and answer four major questions. What values do American youth hold What behaviors do young people engage in What risks do youths face What would ensure the safety and health of young adults By experiencing more than one intelligent opinion on each debated topic, readers will activate their critical reasoning skills in order to add to their own opinions. Superb essay sources include the Traditional Values Coalition, Barna Group, Corporation for National and Community Service, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and Hilary Rodham Clinton. Mrs. Clinton happens to have the only honor out of the essayists to have raised an American child within the nation's White House, offering her a unique perspective on America's youth.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Editor Jamuna Carroll has compiled several intriguing essays that pull back the lid on the school policy process. The essays are arranged in a for-or-against sequence, allowing readers more than one perspective to evaluate. Are all school policies necessary and effective Do school policies ensure students' safety Do school policies respect students' rights What school policies are needed in the future Readers will examine these issues and form intelligent opinions. Essay sources include the Office of National Drug Control Policy, National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws, and the American Psychological Association Zero Tolerance Task Force.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Editor Karen Miller has compiled several fascinating essays that weave together topics and issues relating to family. What are some characteristics of the modern family What dilemmas do would-be parents face How does divorce affect children Should the government make policies regarding families These four questions are debated across four chapters, allowing readers to benefit from more than one intelligent viewpoint for every answer. Essay sources include Kara Dukakis, Judith Wallerstein, Deepak Bhargava, and Maxine Frith.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Editor Kevin Hillstrom tackles the very charged topic of religion and sexuality. Several essays are collected here that debate various issues relating to sexuality and religion. Across four chapters, readers will evaluate how religious beliefs shape sexual behavior, whether homosexuality should be condemned on religious grounds, whether believing in God is incompatible with reproductive rights, and what sexuality issues surround religious leaders.…