Greenhaven publishing llc jul 2010 (7 risultati)

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - The United States is one of the most popular destinations for those looking to improve their lives. Millions come to escape poverty, famine, and war. But the process of immigrating is often not simple; many risk legal and physical persecution for the sake of escaping. What rights should illegal immigrants have How should immigration be handled in respect to the law and in respect to national security This anthology engages a variety of questions pertaining to illegal immigration from diverse critical perspectives.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Increasingly, technology has pushed us to revisit, redefine, and change the way we talk about and view privacy, often leaving many readers to wonder if current laws infringe upon or protect our civil rights. Supporting Social Studies curriculum, this relevant edition pushes these questions even further by asking readers to use a series of diverse essays to make assessments and form opinions on various privacy right issues. Topics such as privacy in the workplace, centrally-located information sites, and privacy within the bounds of law enforcement are discussed.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - While green living is often hailed as being completely beneficial for the Earth and its inhabitants, there are certain disadvantages to going green that are frequently glossed over, such as cost, legislation, economics, and time. The writing in this anthology present a diverse array of views on the green movement. Disparate viewpoints are encapsulated with the use of a question-and-response format so that readers may understand topics inclusively. Important facts, perfect for report writing, are dispersed throughout.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - This book offers a collection of twenty-three essays that examines viewpoints on death and dying from around the world. Causes of death are examined, including increases in mortality due to AIDS in Africa, drug abuse in Scotland, and suicide in Ireland. Chapters discuss access to palliative end-of-life care and assisted suicide. Readers will evaluate the influences of the world's major religions and their beliefs, traditions, and rituals surrounding death. They will also learn about funeral practices throughout the world. Essay sources include Open Society Institute, A.P. Online, New Vision, Hiroko Nakata, Francesca Crippa Floriani, JoAnne M. Youngblut, and Dorothy Brooten. …

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - The writings in this anthology have been selected to introduce your readers to a wide array of leading viewpoints on nuclear energy. Written by foremost authorities in their fields, these essays express a broad range of unique views on issues such as the safety of nuclear power and whether nuclear power can be used in the battle against climate change. Each chapter asks a relevant question about the topic, and the viewpoints that follow are grouped into 'yes' and 'no' categories. This format provides readers with a concise view of different opinions on each topic.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - The U.S. consumes more oil than any other country, 1.85 billion barrels per day. This anthology contains a diverse collection of essays about oil production and consumption. Taken together, they offer a complete array of important conservative, liberal, and centrist views on issues relating to petroleum reserves, the petroleum industry, and energy consumption. Disparate viewpoints of complex issues are encapsulated in each chapter with the use of a question-and-response format. Important facts, perfect for report writing, are dispersed throughout in eye-catching boxed insets.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - This volume explores the topics relating to the political powers of the United States' President by presenting varied expert opinions that examine many of the different aspects that comprise these topics. Chapter one's collection of essays debate whether the President should have the power to order torture. Chapter two considers how much power the president should have to operate in secret. Essays in chapter three debate to what extent the President should be constrained by domestic law. Chapter four evaluates whether the President is bound by international law. Each essay is supported by a counter viewpoint essay, so readers see the sides to each topic about presidential powers.…