Greenhaven publishing llc sep 2012 (9 risultati)

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - According to the National Safety Council, most teen driver accidents occur because they are inexperienced; they're new drivers. Newbie drivers struggle at judging gaps in traffic, and driving the right speed for conditions and turning safely. This book explores the pros and cons of graduated driver licensing. Readers learn about the influence of peers on teen driving, and cell phones and teen driving.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - WikiLeaks has played a prominent role in contemporary politics as a watchdog, or, for others, as a threat to national security. Is it okay to reveal things the government thinks should be kept away from the public Is preserving national security ethical if the secrets violate human rights Does government secrecy create an atmosphere of impunity for those in power Experts analyze these questions in this comprehensive book. Topics include freedom of the press, freedom of speech, and government transparency.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - This volume explores issues related to women in politics, including whether women have made gains in U.S. politics, the status of women in world politics, whether women's participation in politics improves politics and how women can be encouraged to participate in politics. Each chapter asks a relevant question about the topic, and the viewpoints that follow are grouped into 'yes' and 'no' categories. This format provides readers with a concise view of different opinions on each topic. Contains an extensive bibliography.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Give your readers a globally enriched collection of essays that examine issues relating to eating disorders. This volume explores eating disorder trends, body image and eating disorders, the relationship between the media and eating disorders, and strategies to curb eating disorders. Readers will learn from diverse cultures and places such as England, Argentina, Scotland, France, China, New Zealand, Malaysia, and Japan.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - This compelling volume explores the poetry of Emily Dickinson through the lens of death and dying, offering readers a set of essays that present varied perspectives on Dickinson's work and poetic themes. The book also provides a biographical sketch of Dickinson's life, work, and her experiences/attitudes toward death during her lifetime, as well as a collection of thought on contemporary issues related to death, such as grief and death with dignity.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - This essential volume offers insight on an often under-covered event; the Arab Spring. It was the revolutionary wave of demonstrations and protests occurring in the Arab world that began in late 2010. Essays collected here carefully debate several issues, organized across four chapters under four main themes. Readers will evaluate the causes, how the international community should respond, how the United States should respond, and the social and political impact of the Arab Spring. Essay sources include Barack Obama, Rami G. Khouri, Richard Javad Heydarian, Rebecca Winthrop, and The Economist. …

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - This volume explores topics relating to the millennial generation, also known as Generation Y, which typically refers to people with birth dates from the late 1970s to the early 2000s. Readers are presented with varied expert opinions that provide a for-or-against sequence of information for the reader to analyze. Across four chapters, essays debate whether this generation is narcissistic, whether they are motivated and well educated, what social factors are shaping them, and what sort of impact they will have on the future.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - The legality of medical marijuana continues to provoke controversy and face challenges. This book addresses the various facets of the debate, including whether medical marijuana should be legal, and if medical marijuana is good for society. Readers will explore how access to medical marijuana should be managed, and the legal rights of patients using medical marijuana, in terms of such issues as driving, gun rights, and employment.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - This must-have volume explores numerous aspects of eco-friendly architecture. Across four fascinating chapters, readers will evaluate whether eco-architecture is financially beneficial, whether it can also be stylish, whether it protects human health, and whether it benefits the environment. Readers will also learn ways that green building is being used on campus and in hospitals. Essay sources include Secretariat of the Commission for Environment Cooperation, DNA: Daily News and? Analysis, Jason F. McLennan, Helen Kessler, and Anya Kamenetz.…