Greenhaven publishing llc dez 2014 (7 risultati)

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Do guns contribute to or prevent crime Is gun ownership a right or a privilege Would Americans be safer without guns This is a compendium of opinions on the issue of guns and crime answering these questions and more, including whether more stringent gun control would increase or decrease violence. Readers see both sides to relating issues, such as gun control, individual rights, its impact on children, and assault weapon bans.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Editor Roman Espejo has compiled eleven essays that present both sides to the lively debate about cell phones and driving. Provide your teen drivers with the essential facts about this topic. Essays debate whether cell phone use while driving should be banned, whether hands-free technology is helping or hurting the issue, and whether new technology can be developed to reduce distracted driving. …

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) was designed to increase health insurance quality and affordability, lower the uninsured rate by expanding insurance coverage, and reduce the costs of healthcare overall. Along with sweeping change came sweeping criticisms and issues. This book explores the pros and cons of the Affordable Care Act, and explains who benefits from the ACA. Readers will learn how the economy is affected by the ACA, and the impact of the ACA rollout.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - While organizations such as the American Psychological Association release statements that research supports a link between violent video game use and an increase in aggressive behavior, independent studies (such as one by Whitney DeCamp), show little or no relationship between the two. Those who believe that there are no significant links, caution researchers to avoid compiling evidence 'in a vacuum.' This sets the stage for a very hot debate, especially amongst any of your readers who love violent video games. A variety of narratives are compiled through eyewitness accounts, governmental views, scientific analysis, and newspaper accounts, so readers can decide for themselves how they feel about this issue. Important facts are pulled out from the main text and highlighted so that readers can isolate details for their research or report writing.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - The subject of endless speculation, Chris McCandless abrupt journey into the American wilderness and his subsequent mysterious death play a central role in Jon Krakauer's 1996 nonfiction book Into the Wild. This comprehensive edition provides an in-depth analysis of the life, work, and career of author Jon Krakauer, focusing particularly on the theme of coming of age as it relates to Into the Wild. Readers are presented with a series of essays that tackle questions about McCandless' death, the substantiality of Krakauer's theories, and the parallels between McCandless' story and other travel-based coming of age stories. Modern perspectives on coming of age and travel narratives are also discussed, allowing readers examine concepts such as self-actualization, the relationship between travel and gender, and the dangers of inexperienced traveling.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - This fantastic collection of essays provides readers with opposing viewpoints on the issue of postwar reconstruction in Afghanistan. Should the U.S. negotiate with the Taliban Does Afghanistan's culture support Democracy Has the Western presence improved life for Afghan women Does corruption benefit the Taliban Answers to these questions are provided through fascinating, informative debate. Essay sources include the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan, Associated Press, The Economist, Shahrbanou Tadjbakhsh, Thomas H. Johnson, Aqdas Afzal, and Gopal Ratnam.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - This collection of essays examines how domestic terrorism should be assessed or defined, and what groups are likely to emerge from these threats. It also looks at how the threat of domestic terrorism could be averted or prevented, and how it should be treated. Readers will learn about lone-wolf terrorism, right-wing extremists, and Islamic radicalization. They will also learn about profiling, counterterrorism efforts, and prejudice. …