Greenhaven publishing llc jul 2011 (8 risultati)

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Presented here is a collection of essays on a variety of issues surrounding drunk driving, discussing such topics as the impact of drunk-driving laws, the effectiveness of sobriety checkpoints, and the value of designated drivers and mass transit.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Nine countries together possess around 15,000 nuclear weapons. This anthology contains primary source writings by many of the foremost authorities on nuclear armament. Conservative, liberal, and centrist views are represented, introducing your readers to the broadest possible spectrum of opinions on issues relating to the topic. 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. Contains an extensive book and periodical bibliography.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Socialism seeks to promote the welfare of the greatest number of people by eliminating social and economic inequalities. This notion, however, conflicts with many established customs in the United States. An economy with reduced opportunities for competition would mean that entrepreneurs would have fewer ways of making money. However, entrepreneurs exploit inequalities that exist by commodifying basic needs. Is it morally acceptable to provide health care coverage to some people and not others Or is health care a right that ought to be tied to citizenship Is the military a socialist organization Is education a right or a commodity Is society better off when its basic needs are taken care of Does competition create jobs and offer the best services Does the market know best what people need and can pay Supporting key Social Studies curriculum, this anthology looks at the difficult questions of socialism in the United States from conflicting perspectives. Readers will benefit from the conversations in this book that interrogate relevant ideas and facts.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Essays discuss the legal and moral aspects of stem cell research, debating whether it is necessary, ethical, and should be federally funded.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - One of Kurt Vonnegut's most influential works, Slaughterhouse-Five is a science fiction-inspired tale that touches upon the experiences of Billy Pilgrim, an American soldier, in the time before, during, and after World War II. This compelling edition presents readers with a collection of essays on the theme of war as depicted in the novel. Topics discussed include the moral problem of Billy's fantasies, Billy's time-traveling as a psychological phenomenon, and deconstructing the war novel. The book also explores modern perspectives regarding war such as PTSD, child soldiers, and military secrecy.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Is coal the future of energy Is coal use justified Should coal use be phased out Is coal mining safe These four questions are debated in this collection of essays. Readers will benefit from more than one intelligent viewpoint on each subtopic, allowing them to develop their own intelligent opinions on this essential topic. Essay sources include the National Energy Technology Laboratory, Coal-to-Liquids Coalition, PRNewswire, and the Sierra Club.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - This fascinating collection of essays offer opposing opinions on whether predictions of the end of the world should be taken seriously. Readers will evaluate religiously based ideas of the end of the world, and the ways humans might bring about or prevent global disasters. Will global warming cause a planetwide catastrophe Does artificial intelligence pose a doomsday threat Can psychological factors explain apocalyptic doomsday cults Is a nuclear apocalypse is likely Questions such as these are debated for readers so that they can form their own intelligent opinions.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Is it possible to truly develop artificial intelligence What does the Turing test reveal about artificial intelligence What ethical issues are raised by artificial intelligence What are some valuable applications of artificial intelligence Answering these four questions is the crux of this collection of essays. Readers will experience a sequence of for-or-against viewpoints that answer these questions and related subtopics. Because readers are presented with a variety of fact-based opinions, this book can also be used for report-writing and research. Essay sources include The Economist, Russell C. Bjork, Art Fritzson, John P. Sullins III, Yaakov Menken, and Melissa Lafsky.…