Greenhaven publishing llc mai 2011 (10 risultati)

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Is the legal system disproportionately unfair to juveniles Should cases be considered individually when sentencing juveniles Is the justice system prejudiced against juveniles of color The many factors that go into the discussion of life without parole are considered in this informative anthology. Readers are presented with opposing views in context, allowing for a complete understanding of the issue at hand.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - First published in 1847, Charlotte Bronte's Jane Eyre follows the title character through her journey into womanhood, shedding critical insight into the roles morality, love, and independence play in the Victorian world. Although the novel received lukewarm reception from its contemporary critics, Bronte's sharp analysis of society, and the proto-feminist messages embedded within the text, were in many ways ahead of their time. This critical volume offers readers a compelling collection of essays related to the topic of women's independence as they relate to Jane Eyre. The book also discusses the life and work of Charlotte Bronte, and presents contemporary perspectives on issues related to women's rights and independence, such as ownership of finance, the case against marriage, and the prospect of a matriarchal society.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Proponents of medical marijuana argue that it can be a safe and effective treatment for the symptoms of cancer, AIDS, multiple sclerosis, pain, glaucoma, epilepsy, and other conditions. This anthology contains a collection of essays on topics relating to medical marijuana use. Written by respected authorities in their fields, they express contrasting opinions on the topics presented for discussion in each chapter. Disparate viewpoints of complex issues are encapsulated in each chapter with the use of a question-and-response format. Students are encouraged to see the validity of divergent opinions, so that they may understand the topic fully. Important facts, perfect for report writing, are dispersed throughout in eye-catching boxed insets.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - This volume introduces the reader to a broad spectrum of viewpoints on patriotism, such as what it means to be patriotic, whether it's on the decline, and whether flag-burning should be banned. Important liberal, conservative, and centrist opinions are represented. Disparate viewpoints of issues are encapsulated in each chapter with the use of a question-and-response format. By evaluating contrasting viewpoints on topics, readers can attain a complete and balanced knowledge of the issues. Important facts, perfect for report writing, are dispersed throughout in eye-catching boxed insets, and an extensive bibliography is included.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Help readers attain the higher-level critical thinking and reading skills that are essential in a culture of diverse and contradictory opinions. This volume holds a collection of opposing essays across four chapters, over issues relating to the U.S. Latino Community. Readers will evaluate how the community is perceived, what immigration attitudes and polices affect the community, the political power that the community may hold, and the social issues that impact the U.S. Latino community.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - In the United States, nearly 20 million cases of new STD infections are reported each year, and fifty percent of new infections occur in young people from ages 15 to 24. This subject is unfortunately a very common reality of your teen readers, so give them a balanced, informative survey of several issues relating to STDs. Across four chapters of collected essays, readers will evaluate whether STDs are a serious problem, whether sex education is effective, whether the U.S. Global AIDS Policy is effective, and whether mandatory HIV testing would save lives. Essay sources include the United States President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - This volume explores topics relating to urban reform by presenting varied expert opinions that examine many of the different aspects that comprise these issues. Urban reform refers to a loosely knit set of municipal government and citizen group initiatives directed at improving city life. The viewpoints are selected from a wide range of highly respected and often hard-to-find sources and publications, which allows readers to attain the higher-level critical thinking and reading skills that are essential in a culture of diverse and contradictory opinions.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - This volume explores topics relating to tax reform in the United States by presenting varied expert opinions that examine many of the different aspects that comprise these issues. Across four chapters, readers will evaluate whether the U.S. tax system works, whether it is fair for rich and poor, which taxes should be enacted or repealed, and how the tax system should be reformed. In a sequence of pro versus con format, the essays allow your readers to attain the higher-level critical thinking and reading skills that are essential in a culture of diverse and contradictory opinions. …

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - This assembly of concise essays covers several topics relating to pollution with swift, successful messaging. Readers experience a counterbalance of viewpoints on every issue covered. Will plug-in electric cars reduce or increase air pollution Can green urban stormwater infrastructure reduce waterway pollution Will clean coal technologies reduce carbon dioxide emissions These and other questions are answered from experts, supplying readers with both liberal and conservative viewpoints so that they can make informed intelligent decisions about pollution. Essay sources include the American Lung Association, World Policy Institute, and the Nuclear Energy Institute.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - This volume explores topics relating to epidemics by presenting varied expert opinions that examine many of the different aspects that comprise these topics. The viewpoints are selected from a wide range of highly respected and hard-to-find sources and publications. The pro versus con format of the essays allows the reader to activate higher-level critical thinking and reading skills. Readers will evaluate issues relating to conditions and diseases such as AIDS, the obesity epidemic, H1N1, and NDM-1. They will examine controversies relating to vaccinations and bioterrorism. Not only will this book help readers be in-the-know, but they will develop their own intelligent opinions on epidemics.…