Greenhaven publishing llc sep 2010 (10 risultati)

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - This book explores the various benefits and drawbacks of uranium mining and features a selection of perspectives from organizations such as the United States Environmental Protection Agency and the Nuclear Energy Institute. Readers learn about uranium mining and the exploitation of indigenous people; uranium mining and local economies; uranium mining security risks; and the financial repercussions of uranium mining.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Child labor may seem like a thing of the past, but it is very much still practiced. Editor Christine Watkins compiled fourteen essays that expose its condition today. Readers will learn whether legislation is effective, whether laws should be further enforce or repealed, whether free trade agreements increase the presence of sweatshops, and whether sweatshop inspections have any enduring impact on reduction of the practice.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Supporting Social Studies curriculum, this edition presents twelve diverse essays that discuss issues related to racial profiling through a variety of conflicting perspectives. Topics include whether it helps prevent crimes, if it invites revenge, and its influence on terrorism and democracy.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Supporting key Social Studies curriculum, this anthology tackles a contentious subject in American politics: campaign finance. Readers will gain a complete perspective through essays and articles that expose varying viewpoints. Readers will evaluate whether the Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act is necessary, whether reform stifles free speech, how the Millionaire's Amendment factors in, and who is most hurt by reform.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - H1N1 or Swine Flu caused a great panic within the medical community as well as in the public eye. While the mortality rate remained quite low, H1N1 does raise questions for the medical community. Do we rely too heavily on antibiotics Are viruses becoming immune to our battery of antibiotics What would we do if a super contagious virus could not be treated This anthology interrogates these difficult questions and others. Readers will learn about the latest medical and policy ideas regarding viral pandemics and preventing their spread.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Written during the McCarthy era, Inherit the Wind dramatized the infamous Scopes trial, at times shifting the focus from freedom of thought to the theory of evolution. In the twenty-first century, the play brings renewed attention to religion in politics and education, and issues of individual freedom. This book offers an in-depth examination of freedom of thought, produces a series of essays which seek to complicate and expand upon freedom of through as it relates to the play, and provides readers with contemporary perspectives on the issue.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - This anthology contains a diverse collection of primary source writings by many of the foremost authorities on the forensic sciences. Topics such as brain scanning and DNA testing are examined from multiple viewpoints, providing your readers a rounded overview of the issues. 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 students with a concise view of divergent opinions on each topic. Contains an extensive book and periodical bibliography.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Abortions have been conducted across several cultures, since ancient times, earlier than 1075 B.C. This globally-conscious volume explores attitudes, policies and laws regarding abortion around the world. Chapters explain the stance of each of the world's major religions on abortion, as well as the impact of civil laws prohibiting abortion in several countries. Also discussed is the practice of sex selection using abortion or developing technologies, and the value of sex education in reducing abortion rates.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Editor Margaret Haerens has compiled a series of essays that explores topics relating to the adoption of international children. The essays represent varied expert opinions that examine many of the different aspects that comprise these topics. This allows the reader to attain the higher-level critical thinking and reading skills that are essential in a culture of diverse and contradictory opinions. Across four chapters, readers will evaluate whether international adoptions should be encouraged, what impact celebrity adoptions has on it, the consequences of international adoptions, and what changes should be made to the international adoption process.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Is Iran a threat to the United States and its allies How should U.S. foreign policy address Iran What was the impact of the 2009 Iranian presidential election What are the current problems in Iran These four questions are debated within this book. Essays are arranged in a pro versus con format so that more than one intelligent perspective is shared. Essay sources include the International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran, Patrick Clawson, Hooman Majd, Mehdi Khalaji, and Djavad Salehi-Isfahani.…