Greenhaven publishing llc dez 2011 (11 risultati)

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - The 1918 flu pandemic infected 500 million people worldwide and resulted in the deaths of 50 to 100 million people. While this is unusual for communicable diseases, it is always a possibility. How does something as small as a virus spread across such a vast region and infect so many people What is the relationship between viruses and antibiotics. What is to be done if another flu pandemic takes place Or something even more deadly This anthology examines issues related to pandemics. Includes primary and secondary sources from a variety of perspectives; eyewitnesses, scientific journals, government officials, and many others. Readers will gain insight into the science behind pandemics.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - This investigative volume examines issues related to the ethics of medical testing. Readers will see both sides, for or against medical testing and why. Experts analyze what works and what does not, and present solid arguments for whether it is ethically sound or not. Includes primary and secondary sources from a variety of perspectives; eyewitnesses, scientific journals, government officials, and many others.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - This timely book presents a collection of essays looking at the issue of cyberbullying, including its ramifications, the parents' role, and whether or not laws against it threaten free speech. The role of Internet companies in policing cyberbullying activity is also debated.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - The Green Movement protests were a major event in Iran's modern political history. The question-and-response format of this anthology prompts readers to examine topics relating to the Iranian green movement from multiple angles. Readers are encouraged to see the validity of divergent opinions. Topics such as whether the movement is revolutionary, whether it is a civil rights movement, the impact of protests in Tunisia and Egypt, and the future of reform in Iran are discussed. Fact boxes are included to summarize important information for researchers.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Human trafficking is a global issue, and this volume provides the necessary global perspectives about it. Readers will first examine global trends, including learning about trafficking in Europe, the Philippines, Iceland, Bosnia, South Africa, and Israel. Over the remaining chapters, readers will evaluate factors that contribute to it, strategies to reduce it, and how we can aid victims of trafficking. Essay sources include the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, Integrated Regional Information Networks, Alasdair Fotheringham, Paidamoyo Muzulu, and Asumpta Lattus.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Addressing topics such as black nationalism, racism, and identity, Ralph Ellison's Invisible Man, first published in 1952, has become a primary text in the discussion of racial politics and black identity in America. This compelling edition examines Ellison's Invisible Man through the lens of race, providing readers with a series of essays that expand upon topics such as black radicalism, racial justice, and sexual taboo, as it relates to the novel. The text also features contemporary perspectives on race, urging readers to link the themes of the text to the issues of the present.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - A foundational text in the conservation movement, Rachel Carson's Silent Spring challenged prevailing ideas of the health of the environment by showing that pesticides affected organisms other than their targets, such as humans and birds. The book also accused chemical companies and federal officials of complacency in regulating pesticides. Despite challenges from the chemical industry, the book reversed pesticide policy, leading to a ban on DDT for agricultural use. This compelling volume offers an in-depth analysis of the life, works, and importance of Rachel Carson. Critical essays focus on how the book put human impact at the center of environmental policy, how some felt that Carson exaggerated her claims, and how environmentalism stands in the way of human progress. The book also offers readers contemporary perspectives on environmental disasters.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - The primary source writings in this anthology have been selected to provide your readers with a broad range of viewpoints on the global impact of social media. The essays in this anthology provide contrasting views on important issues. Students are encouraged to see the validity of divergent opinions, so that they may understand the debate inclusively. An important question about the topic is presented in each chapter, such as What impact do social media have on politics The viewpoints that follow are organized based on their response to each question. Fact boxes summarize important information for researchers, and an extensive bibliography is included.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Boys who witness domestic violence are two times as likely to abuse their own partners and children when they become adults. Abuse, whether conducted by a man or a woman, touches every family on some level. Whether a mild disagreement took a wrong turn, or a young child witness her guardians striking one another, family violence leaves a lasting, powerful imprint. This guidebook shows readers that family abuse is a global issue, by presenting several internationally sourced essays. While the U.S. receives some coverage, readers will learn about the topic of violence in places such as Ireland, Australia, Tanzania, Vietnam, Scotland, Japan, Uganda, and Pakistan. This global survey will help readers to develop their own strong, intelligent opinions. Essay sources include The Economist, General Statistics Office of Vietnam, The World Health Organization, and Weill Medical College of Cornell University.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Editor Louise I. Gerdes has thoughtful collected a series of essays that tackle the tough topic of domestic violence. Essays are sequence in a pro versus con format so that readers are presented with more than one intelligent viewpoint on every issue. Across four chapters, readers will evaluate the seriousness of domestic violence, what factors cause it, whether teen dating violence is a serious problem, and whether economic downturns amplify problems that can lead to domestic violence. Essay sources include the National Coalition for Child Protection Reform, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, Information Week, and the National Child Abuse Coalition.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - This fascinating assembly of essays provides a spectrum of viewpoints on topics significant to modern Africa, covering economics, foreign aid, AIDS, and relations with the United States. How is Africa faring in the twenty-first century Does Africa need foreign aid What U.S. policies will best serve Africa Readers will evaluate the debated answers to these questions, allowing them to consider where their own viewpoints lie within each debate. Because readers are presented with a variety of viewpoints from a number of highly respected sources, this book is also a great resource for report-writing and research.…