Greenhaven publishing llc feb 2012 (7 risultati)

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - This book examines the topic of distracted driving by presenting memorable essays that will hopefully leave an impression on young drivers. Readers explore the seriousness of the distracted driving problem in the United States, the impact of cell phone use and texting on driving effectiveness, and other potential driving distractions, such as pets, children, navigation systems, and eating.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - This volume takes readers across the globe to examine the topic of capitalism, including coverage of places such as France, Germany, Russia, China, India, and Africa. Readers will evaluate the role of capitalism in the global financial crisis, and its interplay with Democracy. Readers will also learn about social welfare spending. Illustrations, maps, charts, graphs, and sidebars support the text.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - This collection explores issues relating to vaccines, including the effectiveness of vaccines in the prevention of disease, questions of whether the benefits of vaccines outweigh the harms and whether or not certain vaccines should be mandatory, and key issues surrounding vaccine development. 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. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - This edition addresses the topic of AIDS. Through a balanced collection of articles from a variety of sources, readers will explore the status of the global AIDS epidemic, the causes of AIDS, and suggestions for controlling the spread of the AIDS virus. Readers will evaluate the viability of various treatment options. Essay sources include the AIDS Community Research Initiative of America, Microbicide Trials Network, Avert, and the Associated Press. …

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Articles collected in this edition discuss the minimum wage in a sequence of pro versus con viewpoints. This book includes a balanced selection of articles that address the impact of the minimum wage on workers, businesses, and the overall economy. Included articles also discuss how the minimum wage impacts immigration in the United States, and a variety issues related to the minimum wage in other countries, including Canada, China and Egypt.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - This must-have book focuses on the topic of militias. It includes a balanced selection of articles on whether or not militias pose a danger, and it examines the groups and organizations linked to the militia movement, such as the NRA, Libertarians, and the Tea Party. Readers will explore the relationship between the militia movement and constitutional militias, and the relationship between Christianity and militias. Essay sources include The Army National Guard, Artemis Gordon Glidden, Sarah Posner, Julie Ingersoll, and Robert H. Churchill.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Present your readers with a collection of essays examining charter schools, including their strengths and weaknesses, pros and cons, and what can be done to improve them. Essayist Diane Ravitch states that the success of charter schools is a myth while Ben Adams argues that charter schools are superior to public schools. Katherine Mangu-Ward claims that online charters are innovative and effective while Carol Pogash reports that they are expensive and problematic. Subtopics are evenly debated, allowing readers to form their own intelligent opinions.…