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"1. Digital Printing; 2. Ebooks; 3. Libraries and Ebooks; 4. Electronic Readers Are More Environmentally Friendly Than Print Books; 5. Books Are an Expendable Format, but Long-Form Writing Must Continue; 6. Books Still Matter in a Digital Age and Will Survive"--

modern medical testing is shaped by a troubled legacy / Associated Press -- Strict guidelines ensure safe and ethical medical testing on humans / Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America -- Medical testing on humans can be dangerous and corrupt / Paul Tosto and Jeremy Olson -- Review boards are inadequate to ensure ethical medical testing / Mary Beckman -- Medical testing on prisoners is unethical and should be outlawed -- Silja J.A. Talvi -- Medical testing on prisoners can be done ethically / Institute of Medicine -- Medical testing on children involves unique considerations / Donna Sylvester and Tonia Morrison -- Special rules can provide safeguards for vulnerable test ppulations / Deavid Wendler and Christine Grady -- Using animals for medical testing Is unethical and unnecessary / People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) -- Using animals for medical testing is both ethical and essential / Foundation for Biomedical Research -- Genetic testing necessitates new ethical considerations / North Carolina Association for Biomedical Research -- Medical testing in developing countries is conducted ethically / Todd D. Clark -- Ethicists disagree about medical testing without consent during crises / Rob Stein.

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.

Freedom of expression is something we rely upon to be able to say what we want, when we want, no matter the consequences. This freedom is especially important in Art, where we address our society's strengths and weaknesses through meaningful work. Can this freedom go to far? Can some lyrics in songs create hatred or violence in daily life? This book examines issues related to the censorship of music lyrics. Includes primary and secondary sources from a variety of perspectives; eyewitnesses, scientific journals, government officials, and many others.

"DNA Databases: Society Will Benefit from Sharing Information in DNA Databases; Biometric Identification and DNA Databases Are Dangerous to the Public; DNA Databases Help in the Fight Against Crime; Gaps in DNA Databases Prevent Police from Solving Crimes; State DNA Databases Help Solving Crimes; Fighting Crime with DNA Samples Comes With Great Risks; DNA Privacy Violations Are a Serious Problem; Mathematical Tools Will Protect DNA Privacy; DNA Databases Harm Children and Crime Victims; Police Violate Citizens' Rights to Obtain DNA Samples; DNA Databases Can Help Find Missing Persons and Identify Human Remains; Familial DNA Searches Might Harm Innocent People; DNA Databases Can Help Determine a Persons' Identity; DNA Databases Might Lead to Mass Surveillance and Identity Fraud; DNA Databases Can Help in Fight Against Animal Cruelty"--

Top executives in the United States make over three hundred times the average working salary. Yet, is an executive's labor really three hundred times more valuable? As the gap between executives and workers widens exponentially, many students perceive that they are entering a marketplace in which they may never attain the same level of wealth as their parents. This comprehensive volume helps readers to develop informed opinions on wealth in America. Evidence-based arguments are grounded in real-world examples to spark discussions among students.

Presented here is a collection of essays on a variety of issues surrounding drunk driving, discussing such topics as the impact of drunk-driving laws, the effectiveness of sobriety checkpoints, and the value of designated drivers and mass transit.

This book examines aspects of military weaponry, and whether or not these weapons are acceptable for use as part of a country's military arsenal.

"What Is the Impact of E-Waste?: Electronic Waste: An Overview; Planned Obsolescence Creates Unnecessary E-Waste; Developing Countries Are A Dumping Ground for Hazardous E-Waste; Illegal E-Waste from America Poisons Communities Overseas; Cell Phones Create Especially Problematic E-Waste; Prison Recycling Programs Are Dangerous for Inmates; Manufacturers Should Be Responsible for the E-Waste Their Products Generate; Consumers Should Dispose of Their E-Waste Properly; The Government Must Regulate E-Waste; The E-Waste Problem Is Greatly Exaggerated; Electronics Recycling Standards Often Fall Short; E-Waste Recycling Certification Will Help Stem the Illegal Waste Trade; Precious Metals from E-Waste Could Be Tomorrow's Jewelry"--

This book examines various view points concerning rebuilding the site of the World Trade Center.

This volume examines varying viewpoints on the usefulness and effectiveness of America's space program.

"Pandemics: Pandemic Preparedness Is a Matter of National Security; Pandemic Preparedness Is a Public Health Matter; Pandemic Preparedness Should Include Quarantines And Other Interventions; Pandemic Preparedness Planning Requires A Global Response; International Pandemic Response Is an Excuse to Globalize the Planet; The World Must Ensure There Is Equal Access to Pandemic Vaccines; Negotiating Equitable Access to Pandemic Vaccines Will Be Difficult; A Universal Flu Vaccine Could Protect Against A Pandemic; The 2009 Swine Flu Pandemic Was Exaggerated By the World Health Organization; The WHO Had No Agenda Regarding the Swine Flu Pandemic; The Virus That Caused The 2009 Pandemic Will Likely Die Out; There Will Be Another Pandemic"--

Socialism seeks to promote the welfare of the greatest number of people by eliminating social and economic inequalities. This notion, however, conflicts with many established customs in the United States. An economy with reduced opportunities for competition would mean that entrepreneurs would have fewer ways of making money. However, entrepreneurs exploit inequalities that exist by commodifying basic needs. Is it morally acceptable to provide health care coverage to some people and not others? Or is health care a right that ought to be tied to citizenship? Is the military a socialist organization? Is education a right or a commodity? Is society better off when its basic needs are taken care of? Does competition create jobs and offer the best services? Does the market know best what people need and can pay? Supporting key Social Studies curriculum, this anthology looks at the difficult questions of socialism in the United States from conflicting perspectives. Readers will benefit from the conversations in this book that interrogate relevant ideas and facts.

"Identity Theft: Identity Theft Is a Growing Danger; Identity Theft Has Been Exaggerated; Medical Identity Theft Is a Major Threat; Medical Identity Theft Endangers Insurers and Insured; Avatars Might Keep Private Information Safe Online; Social Media Give Rise to New Forms of Identity Theft; Identity Theft Is Sometimes Linked to Illegal Immigrants; Identity Theft Laws Have Been Abused to Prosecute Illegal Immigrants; Children Are Targeted for Identity Theft; Biometrics Are Viable Tools to Combat Identity Theft; Biometrics Help With Authentication But Pose New Risks; New Products May Help Combat Wireless Identity Theft; Home Equity Lines of Credit Are Targets for Thieves; Gas Stations and Convenience Stores Are Targets for Thieves; Identity Theft Can Lead to Lawsuits Against Victims"--

Essays discuss the legal and moral aspects of stem cell research, debating whether it is necessary, ethical, and should be federally funded.

This book examines various aspects of the BP oil spill of 2010.

This book provides a selection of essays that examine cyberbullying, and what, if anything, should be done about it.

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.

A collection of essays and articles expressing different opinions on book banning and censorship, especially in school library and class situations.

This volume addresses how content for textbooks is percieved by various groups, and whether elements of bias are included in the creation of the textbooks.

The At Issue series includes a wide range of opinion on a single controversial subject. Each volume includes primary and secondary sources from a variety of perspectives -- eyewitnesses, scientific journals, government officials and many others. Extensive bibliographies and annotated lists of relevant organizations to contact offer a gateway to future research.

The media should view the world through an eye free of prejudices. It should report what it sees. These two premises form the cornerstone of journalism, but are they true of the media in practice? This volume examines topics surrounding media bias. Includes primary and secondary sources from a variety of perspectives; including eyewitnesses, scientific journals, and government officials.

This book offers readers a variety of articles that address the controversies surrounding American health care legislation. The book explores the impact of the 2010 health care reform law and the Individual Mandate Clause, the role of the states in determining health care reform, the usefulness of an Independent Payment Advisory Board, and how health care legislation relates to job creation.