Greenhaven publishing llc jun 2011 (9 risultati)

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Are newspapers dying if they don't turn a profit, even if people read them in overwhelming numbers In an increasingly digital world, where does the hard-copy newspaper fit in Media experts weigh in on these questions and others relevant to the future of printed news. Essay selections from sources include Jill Abramson, Olivia Schenk, and Michael Skube.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - The media should view the world through an eye free of prejudices. It should report what it sees. These two premises form the cornerstone of journalism, but are they true of the media in practice This volume examines topics surrounding media bias. Includes primary and secondary sources from a variety of perspectives; including eyewitnesses, scientific journals, and government officials.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - The Paris Agreement, signed by 195 countries, was the first legally-binding climate change agreement to be approved by an international community. This edition explores the various perspectives that shaped the history of this debate prior to this agreement, allowing readers to gain an insight into the fraught and often divisive opinions that shape climate conversation. Includes primary and secondary sources from a variety of perspectives; eyewitnesses, scientific journals, government officials, and many others. …

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - If a public space is open to one religion, shouldn't it be open to all Did the founders of our nation intend to forbid religious symbols on public land What is the establishment clause, and should its existence permit the alteration of historic memorials Supporting Social Studies curriculum, this informational anthology captures the spirited debate regarding religious symbols and public land, offering readers a variety of perspectives on the topic.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - This volume provides students and readers with the information they need to explore and think critically about the worldwide implications of discrimination. It offers a panoramic view of opinions selected from a diverse range of international sources, including journals, magazines, newspapers, nonfiction books, speeches, government documents, organization newsletters, and position papers. Readers will learn about discrimination in such cultures and places as Senegal, Australia, India, Botswana, Thailand, Saudi Arabia, New Zealand, Germany, Yemen, France, and Pakistan. …

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - This did not happen is a common refrain throughout the stories in The Things They Carried. Tim O'Brien's account of the Vietnam War purposely blurs the line between fact and fiction to get closer to the truth of what soldiers actually experienced. This compelling volume explores the life of Tim O'Brien and his attempts to wrestle with the trauma and shame of war in The Things They Carried. A collection of related essays explore topics such as the moral complexity of war, writing as a path to spiritual redemption, and the novel's portrayal of gender. Contemporary perspectives on war, such as the need to help soldiers suffering from PTSD and not repeating the mistakes of Vietnam, are also presented.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - As technology makes the world more accessible, it is increasingly important to develop a wide perspective on crucial issues of global significance. This essential volume takes a look at human rights throughout the world. Readers will evaluate whether certain countries or cultures are falling short on human rights, including the European Unions, Bangladesh, Tibet, Israel, America, and China. They will read about whether certain policies are effective or failing in places like Britain, Myanmar, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, and Korea. Treatment of women and children is also explored in places such as Haiti and Saudi Arabia.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - The federal government estimates 46 million Americans are uninsured in the United States, and nearly 20 percent of the uninsured are children. The primary source writings in this anthology have been selected to provide your readers with a broad range of viewpoints on issues revolving around health insurance in America. Students are encouraged to see the validity of divergent opinions, so that they may understand the subject inclusively. An important question about the topic is presented in each chapter, and the viewpoints that follow are organized based on their response to the question. Fact boxes summarize important information for researchers, and an extensive bibliography is included.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - This collection of essays examines both sides of the questions raised about national service programs. Across four chapters, readers will explore whether national service is necessary, what its social impact is, what role service learning should play in society, and what role the government should play in national service. Essay sources include George W. Bush, who states that national service improves communities, and Practical Homeschooling, which claims that mandatory service learning limits freedom of choice. By reading pro versus con viewpoints, readers benefit from a broad perspective, and will be able to develop their own informed, intelligent opinions.…