Greenhaven publishing llc nov 2011 (16 risultati)

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - What role does television advertising play in childhood obesity Can innovative advertisements prevent teen smoking Do brands, not marketers, define teens A collection of diverse viewpoints on the topic of teens and advertising offers a spectrum of perspectives on related subject matter. Includes primary and secondary sources from a variety of perspectives; eyewitnesses, scientific journals, government officials, and many others.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - What are the benefits and burdens of DNA databases Is there potential for abuse and error Can they help solve crimes or will they contribute to targeted profiling Can DNA databases help in the fight against animal cruelty Supporting Social Studies curriculum, this edition asks readers to examine the complicated topic of DNA databases. Readers are presented with a wealth of opposing perspectives on the topic, with sources including the ASPCA, the Associated Press, Emily Ramshaw, and Richard Hurst. …

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - In our globally conscious world today, we need to take stock in how the human species impacts its environment, the whole environment of Earth. This collection of essays helps readers understand this often over-looked issue. Essays debate whether biosolids are safe, what health risks are imposed by human sewage, what diapers are doing as just one example, and how human waste still divides castes in India.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - This intriguing collection of essays weighs issues important to the future of the Middle East, including how the Israeli-Palestinian conflict can be resolved, whether United States military action in the region has been effective, and if United States involvement is necessary.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - This striking volume delivers contemporary perspectives on water as a resource, with the majority of the material reflecting stances of countries other than the United States. Essays are assembled across four chapters that explain the state of our oceans, how we are managing water scarcity, how various cultures are trying to access safe water, and hydropower. Contributors include the HM Government, Department of Energy and Climate Change, The Economist, Integrated Regional Information Networks News, Zhou Jigang, Peng Guangcan, Kieran R. Hickey, and Mae-Wan Ho.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Published in 1899, Kate Chopin's The Awakening refused to shy away from its progressive depictions of femininity and womanhood, defying and challenging the status quo. This informative edition explores the theme of women's issues as they relate to The Awakening, investigating topics such as independence, inequality, and identity. Readers are provided with an extensive bibliography of author Kate Chopin, a series of essays the expand upon themes of gender found within the text, and a selection of modern thought on gender and gender roles.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - This edition delivers contemporary perspectives on obesity, with the majority of the material reflecting stances of countries other than the United States. Primary sources and essays from international sources present a truly panoramic view. Across four chapters, readers will learn about the global obesity epidemic, obesity factors, obesity effects, and anti-obesity policies. Countries included are Australia, Mexico, Africa, the Czech Republic, Pakistan, India, Italy, Ireland, Germany, Canada, Indonesia, France, and Japan. Essay sources include the Kuwait Times, International Association for the Study of Obesity, I.R.I.N., and Medical News.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - The Handmaid's Tale depicts a dystopian society in which a religious dictatorship assumes control of the United States, turning the country into the Republic of Gilead. In this new society, women are stripped of autonomy and often relegated to roles such as servant or childbearing maid. Since the book's publication in 1985, it has become a popular point of reference to guard against government interference in women's rights and issues. This informative edition takes a critical look at Atwood's life and writings, with a specific focus on key ideas related to The Handmaid's Tale. The book collects a series of essays pertaining to feminism, sexism, and religious fundamentalism, creating points of discussion for readers that are both modern and relevant. The text also discusses contemporary women's issues and presents perspectives on topics such as surrogacy, same-sex marriage, and modesty.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - More Americans are turning to complementary and alternative medicine, including those who have trouble meeting the cost of conventional care. This anthology provides a collection of essays that present differing viewpoints. Taken together, they offer a diverse array of views on alternative therapies. A question-and-response format prompts readers to examine complex issues from multiple angles. Students are encouraged to see the validity of divergent opinions, so that they may understand the topic inclusively. Fact boxes are included to summarize important information for researchers.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Your readers are presented with essays of opposing viewpoints on how America has used its influence to achieve a global position through a mix of hard power and soft power. Across four chapters, readers will evaluate criticisms of America's global influence, if U.S. Military intervention is good, whether U.S. economic policies are a good use of influence, and what the global impact is of American culture. Essay sources include the Pew Research Center, The Economist, Andrew C. McCarthy, Carlos Pascual, and Stephen John Stedman. …

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - This essential volume presents essays with opposing viewpoints on issues associated with interracial America, such as dating and marriage, immigration, and legal issues. Readers will also evaluate whether America is becoming a post-racial society. By being exposed to more than one viewpoint, critical thinking and reasoning skills are activated. Do children of interracial parents face special difficulties Should Muslim immigrants in America integrate and assimilate Is Bilingual education ineffective Will Asians and Latinos come to be perceived as white This book answers these and other questions for readers.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - The pharmaceutical industry is big, big business. Editor Roman Espejo has compiled several essays and presented them in a pro versus con sequence across four main provocative topics. Readers will evaluate for themselves whether pharmaceutical research is safe and unbiased, whether drugs are regulated appropriately, whether pharmaceutical marketing practices are ethical, and whether the cost of prescription drugs in America is appropriate. With the ever-expanding field of medications, young readers need the balanced understanding that this book provides, in order to be smart health consumers.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - This collection of opposing viewpoints presents essays with opposing viewpoints on problems associated with welfare and the welfare system. Four chapters of several essays consider if welfare reform is working, how the recession impacts welfare, how welfare policies impact families, and what alternatives or improvements are needed for the system.…

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Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Editor Jacqueline Langwith compiled a series of compelling essays in a for-or-against sequence that debate the controversies relating to stem cells. Across four chapters, readers will evaluate the therapeutic potential of stem cell treatments, whether it is moral, what kind of embryos should be used for embryonic research, and what role the government should play. Essay sources include Christian Life Resources, Jean Peduzzi Nelson, Arthur L. Caplan, Pasquale Patrizio, and Laura Bothwell.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - This book offers a collection of essays presenting opposing viewpoints on problems of population growth and overpopulation. Readers will examine its causes, its possible effect on the earth, and whether it should be controlled. Each essay is supported by a counter point essay, so readers see both sides to each topic. This will allow them to evaluate the points of each debate. One essayist claims the U.S. should support the U.N. Population Fund while another essayist justifies the opposite. Readers will be able to decide for themselves and develop intelligent opinions on this important topic.…