Greenhaven publishing llc sep 2014 (7 risultati)

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Fifteen concise essays tackle what many people fear, that we are becoming less civilized every day. Essays include perspectives on civility and its interplay with technology, politics, media images, education, and court justice.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Should schools be responsible for providing sex educations programs for all students Or should parents talk to their teens about sex Does an abstinence-only education violate a student's rights Furthermore, are abstinence-only programs an effective source of pregnancy prevention Readers will debate the pros and cons of modern sex education as they learn about the varying perspectives surrounding this hot topic from legislators, educators, and medical professionals.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Anthony Burgess' A Clockwork Orange has become a cult classic among fans of dystopian fiction. The 1962 novel, which utilizes extreme violence as a method of questioning free will, received mixed reviews upon publication, with some critics praising the book and others condemning it. This informative volume explores the life and work of Anthony Burgess, focusing on themes of human nature, violence, and freedom of choice through the lens of A Clockwork Orange. Contemporary issues including gang violence and violence against women are also discussed.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Suzanne Collins' dystopian trilogy envisions a world where survival and violence quite literally take the center stage. To maintain order, suppress independence, and punish past rebellions, the Capitol selects two participants, or tributes, from each of the twelve districts to fight in an annual televised death match called the Hunger Games. This compelling edition explores Suzanne Collins' The Hunger Games through the lens of violence. The book provides biographical information about the author and offers a perspective on her influences. A series of essays, which discuss aspects of the novel, focusing on Katniss, her struggles, and the meaning and impact of violence, allow readers to gain a greater insight into the intersection between social issues and literature.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - This edition features viewpoints discussing aspects of our environment, including pollution, the debate about climate change, fracking, nuclear energy, changes that can be made to improve our environment, and other current topics. Readers are exposed to many sides of the debates, which promotes issue awareness as well as critical thinking. Compelling essay sources include the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, the Nongovernmental International Panel on Climate Change, United Nations Global Environmental Alert Service, the Grocery Manufacturers Association, and Friends of the Earth.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Editor Lynn M. Zott has compiled several opposing viewpoints to examine issues concerning the health of women. This text addresses the issue of how the current political climate impacts women's health legislation, the question of what part religion should play in women's health-care policy, what clinical and scientific concerns affect women's health, and what key health concerns are faced by U.S. servicewomen. The viewpoints are selected from a wide range of highly respected and often hard-to-find sources and publications.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - This volume examines the ongoing conflict in Syria, exploring such topics as what is the United States' role in the Syrian civil war, the status of the Syrian resistance, the ongoing Syrian refugee crisis, and Syria's relationship with the rest of the world. Readers will understand legacy of violence and repression epitomized by the massacre at Hama. …