Bøger i Opposing Viewpoints serien

This compelling collection of essays discusses the topic of sexual violence. Through the use of carefully selected articles, pulled from a variety of sources, this book addresses the issue of sexual violence as a societal problem that must be addressed. As with all large-scale social ills, it can only be effectively addressed after thoughtful examination. Readers are exposed to many sides of each debate, which promotes issue awareness as well as critical thinking. Readers will evaluate the relationship between sexual violence and women, children, migration, and political violence. Essay sources include Amnesty International, the Global Freedom Center, United Nations Security Council, and the Iran Human Rights Documentation Center.

Opposing Viewpoints: Education examines what the state of education is in America, if school alternatives are a good idea, if religion and religious ideas should be part of public education, and how the education system should be improved.

"Opposing Viewpoints is the leading source for libraries and classrooms in need of current-issue materials. The viewpoints are selected from a wide range of highly respected sources and publications"--

This collection of essays addresses the role of the news media, examines the issue of media bias, explores the impact of media on society, and speculates on the future of mass media. Readers are presented with a for-or-against sequence of essays that tackle these issues. By seeing more than one viewpoint, readers will think critically in order to form their own opinions. Is there a liberal media bias? Is news media fact-checking futile? Has Twitter transformed journalism? These queries and more are debated and answered for readers.

"Opposing Viewpoints: Abortion: Opposing Viewpoints is the leading source for libraries and classrooms in need of current-issue materials. The viewpoints are selected from a wide range of highly respected sources and publications"--

Through this volume, your readers will evaluate many viewpoints surrounding the aging population, which promotes issue awareness as well as critical thinking. Readers will examine numerous impacts of the aging population, including the economic consequences of an aging population, the social and legal issues of an aging population, social security, and the medical challenges that face an aging population. The viewpoints are selected from a wide range of highly respected and hard-to-find sources and publications. Essay sources include the World Health Organization, the Committee on the Long Run Macroeconomic Effects of the Aging U.S. Population National Research Council, the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, and the Los Angeles Times.

"Opposing Viewpoints is the leading source for libraries and classrooms in need of current-issue materials. The viewpoints are selected from a wide range of highly respected sources and publications"--

"For over 25 years, the Greenhaven Press Opposing Viewpoints Series has developed and set the standard for current-issue studies. With more than 90 volumes covering nearly every controversial contemporary topic, Opposing Viewpoints is the leading source for libraries and classrooms in need of current-issue materials. Each title explores a specific issue by placing expert opinions in a unique pro/con format. The viewpoints are selected from a wide range of highly respected and often hard-to-find sources and publications. By choosing from such diverse sources and including both popular and unpopular views, the Opposing Viewpoints editorial team has adhered to its commitment to editorial objectivity. Readers are exposed to many sides of a debate, which promotes issue awareness as well as critical thinking. In short, Opposing Viewpoints is the best research and learning tool for exploring the issues that continually shape and define our turbulent and changing world"--

The practice of community policing allows police officers to become familiar with a community. The goal is that the community members see the officers as a local, friendly, helpful resources and their presence will deter crime. This collection of essays guides readers through this topic and its controversies. Is community policing effective? Do neighborhood watch groups increase safety? Can social media enhance community policing efforts? Do stand your ground laws put people at risk? These and several other questions are debated and answered for your readers.

"Medical Testing: Opposing Viewpoints is the leading source for libraries and classrooms in need of current-issue materials. The viewpoints are selected from a wide range of highly respected sources and publications"--

Provides readers with opposing viewpoints on the issue of postwar reconstruction in Afghanistan.

"Opposing Viewpoints is the leading source for libraries and classrooms in need of current-issue materials. The viewpoints are selected from a wide range of highly respected sources and publications"--

"Opposing Viewpoints: Domestic Terrorism: Opposing Viewpoints is the leading source for libraries and classrooms in need of current-issue materials. The viewpoints are selected from a wide range of highly respected sources and publications"--

A compendium of opinion on the ethical aspects of such issues as religion vs. secularism, abortion, health care access, and the minimum wage.

"Opposing Viewpoints: High School Alternative Programs: Opposing Viewpoints is the leading source for libraries and classrooms in need of current-issue materials. The viewpoints are selected from a wide range of highly respected sources and publications"--

"Provides insight into the perceived obesity epidemic, what is causing it, and what can be done to remedy it in today's society"--Introduction.

"Opposing Viewpoints: The Republican Party: Opposing Viewpoints is the leading source for libraries and classrooms in need of current-issue materials. The viewpoints are selected from a wide range of highly respected sources and publications"--

Individuals, small mom-and-pop shops, corporations, and even cities file for bankruptcy. It becomes an answer to circumvent complete ruin, but is it really the answer? This essential guide presents readers with a sequence of essays that debate subtopics of bankruptcy. Is it wrong to file for bankruptcy? How should different types of debt be dealt with in bankruptcy? What are issues facing cities that declare bankruptcy? When are government bailouts preferable to bankruptcy? These four questions are answered by sources such as James Kwak, Sarah Kliff, Joe Fulwiler, and Ariana Eunjung Cha.

Examines controversies and discussions surrounding celebrity, to include the rise of social media, celebrity endorsements, and celebrity reflection of body image, focusing on mainstream celebrities and their place in culture and society.

The changing political climate in Egypt is explored in this volume of collected pro versus con essays. Across four chapters, readers will evaluate how recent political events should be viewed, what the impact is of political and social upheaval, what policies Egypt should adopt, and what U.S. policy should be on Egypt. Stellar essay sources include Barack Obama, Hafez Ghanem, Sharif Nashashibi, Sharif Abdel Kouddous, Mohammad Fadel, Anna Lekas Miller, and Sarah Marusek.

"Examines whether or not alternative energy sources can replace fossil fuels and if the benefits of wind power outweigh its disadvantages. [The] volume also debates the practicality of utility-scale solar power as a practical alternative energy source as well as the advantages and disadvantages of alternative energy in general"--Publisher's website.

"Opposing Viewpoints: Government Gridlock: Opposing Viewpoints is the leading source for libraries and classrooms in need of current-issue materials. The viewpoints are selected from a wide range of highly respected sources and publications"--

This assembly of essays explores how the purchasing of firearms, background checks, and current firearm regulation are affecting the rate of gun related violence. Other topics include whether or not gun violence is on the rise and if there is cause for concern. This volume points to recent tragedies and statistical information to supplement varied and passionate viewpoints. Readers will use their critical thinking skills to develop their own intelligent viewpoints. Stellar essay sources include Mayors Against Illegal Guns, Ann Coulter, Dewey G. Cornell, Dave Kopel, and Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America.

Provides readers with opposing viewpoints on the subject of domestic terrorism.

"Opposing Viewpoints: Performance-Enhancing Drugs: Opposing Viewpoints is the leading source for libraries and classrooms in need of current-issue materials. The viewpoints are selected from a wide range of highly respected sources and publications"--

This collection of articles, in a pro and con format, debates several issues relating to school reform. Across four chapters, readers will evaluate the policies that should guide reform, how students, teachers, and schools should be evaluated, the role of school choice in reform, and whether curriculum content should be reformed. Article sources include Marin Gjaja, J. Puckett, Herbert J. Walberg, Matt Ryder and the Council of Chief State School Officers.

Discusses issues that have bearing on how scientists work and whether problems not related to the work itself will get in the way of scientists' successs in gaining new knowledge.

Presents opposing viewpoints surrounding veteran's issues like employment, education, suicide, and the effectiveness of the Departmentment of Veterans Affaris.