Greenhaven publishing llc nov 2012 (14 risultati)

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - This volume explores views of the U.S. from various religious, ethnic, geographic, and political perspectives, including the attitudes of the Islamic world. Readers will discover Arab, European, and Latin American views. Essays examine the attitudes of the political right, and the political left toward the United States, and the impact of American pop culture on anti-Americanism.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - This book explores various opinions on the use of the Cloud as a new form of technology, including whether information on the Cloud is safe, and whether fewer or more restrictions should be placed on companies offering Cloud services. Readers will learn whether the federal government should place sensitive information on the cloud.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - This book examines numerous facets of U.S. foreign aid, including: whether foreign aid has benefitted or harmed developing nations; whether Congress should cut foreign aid; and whether aid to Africa helps poor nations or supports corrupt regimes. Readers will learn about the level of accountability that should be demanded from recipient nations, and whether do-it-yourself, amateur philanthropists help or harm developing nations.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - When an entire sector of the economy is about to enter bankruptcy, are those multibillion dollar, government-issued parachutes made of gold or of necessity Does a bailout constitute a win or a loss for the country Should big businesses be disciplined if they endanger the economy In this anthology, experts analyze these economic questions, interpreting the facts and myths surrounding government bailouts. Essays written by Thomas Frank, Clara Jeffery, Fareed Zakaria, and Joseph E. Stiglitz.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - In 1994, baseball owners proposed a salary cap on players, an action which led players to strike. This strike effectively ended the baseball season two months early and eliminated the World Series that year. This notable instance left many fans, players, and the public grappling with the role of unions in professional sports leagues. Were they good for baseball Should fans be factored into questions of labor in sports If players make more than the average worker, do they really need to bargain collectively This anthology presents the conflicting evidence in arguments responding to these questions, and prompts readers to contextualize arguments for and against unions through inquiry and analysis.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - This book presents readers with a collection of seventeen essays that discuss various viewpoints on issues relevant to the subject of polygamy. Topics covered include tolerance, freedom of choice, jealousy, legalization, and women's' rights.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - This volume takes readers across to the globe to learn about civil liberties from a variety of international perspectives. Chapter one addresses free speech and the freedom of expression in different cultures such as India and Canada. Media freedom and freedom of the press is covered in chapter two, sharing details of places such as Gambia, China, and Iraq. Readers will learn about the right to due process in chapter three, and chapter four covers the right to privacy. Essay sources include Siddharth Narrain, Jillian Kestler-D'Amours, Dahr Jamail, Amnesty International, Anti-Death Penalty Asia Network, and the Economist.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - This informative volume explores Eric Schlosser's Fast Food Nation through the lens of the food industry. Coverage includes: an examination of Schlosser's life as an investigative journalist; Schlosser's view of the food industry as demonstrated in his book; how investigative journalism can be viewed as literature; how Fast Food Nation has changed people's perspectives and actions; criticisms of Fast Food Nation and its message; and contemporary perspectives on the food industry with commentary on topics such as food regulations and movements. …

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - The question-and-response format of this anthology prompts readers to examine issues relating to biodiversity from multiple angles. Readers are encouraged to see the validity of divergent opinions. Topics such as biodiversity protection and food production methods that threaten plant and animal species are discussed. Fact boxes are included to summarize important information for researchers.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Editor Dedria Bryfonski has chosen primary source writings to explore issues related to family violence, including what contributes to family violence, is family violence a gender issue, whether efforts to reduce family violence effective, and what are the consequences of family violence.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Islamophobia existed in premise before the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, but it has increased in prevalence and standing during the past decade. This volume introduces the reader to a broad spectrum of views on Islamophobia. Disparate viewpoints of issues are encapsulated in each chapter with the use of a question-and-response format. By evaluating contrasting viewpoints on topics such as Sharia law, whether America is Islamophobic, and the use of face veils by Islamic women, 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 - This volume explores how the risks of nuclear power can be managed, including risks from natural disasters and terrorist groups, whether nuclear power is good for the environment, and if nuclear power is an economical source of energy. Fantastic essay sources include the World Nuclear Association, Union of Concerned Scientists, Natural Resources Defense Council, and the Nuclear Energy Institute.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Across four chapters, four main questions about bioterrorism are answered through lively debates provided by several articles and essays. How great is the threat of bioterrorism What are the issues associated with biodefense research How should the United states prepare for and protect against bioterrorism What anti-bioterrorism policies should the United States have Stellar essay sources include The Scientists Working Group on Biological and Chemical Weapons, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Biological Weapons Prevention Project, Newsweek, and the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center.…

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