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Like all the other books of the Perspectives on Modern World History series, this book goes one step further than providing a concise history on its topic. It shares actual stories of those who witnessed and lived through the Cuban Revolution. Readers will hear from a rebel leader who recalls the first victory. A C.I.A. officer recounts the Bay of Pigs Invasion. A journalist shares the experience of the Revolution as it was being won. A daughter of Cuban Immigrants discusses visiting Cuba for the first time. In addition to the personal narratives, this volume provides historical background and primary source material on the Cuban Revolution, explores why the Revolution was successful, and presents controversies related to the Revolution.

Is a free and open internet a hallmark of democracy? Net neutrality advocates are fighting for government regulation and protection of this relatively new frontier. They believe that the internet is now a basic human need and argue that defined rules are essential to the protection of customers and to the encouragement of innovation. Detractors worry that too much government oversight discourages innovation and investment. The viewpoints in this informative anthology are written by experts with a variety of perspectives about a complex topic that encompasses many fields, including technology, business, and the Constitution.

Editor Maria Tenaglia-Webster has selected a compelling range of essays that introduce global perspectives about drugs. By examining various issues about drugs from a variety of international perspectives, readers will broaden their current understanding and opinions. Topics include the war on drugs, the Afghan poppy war, prohibition, meth labs, addiction to qat, D.N.A. damage from aerial spray eradication, and safe-injection programs. Readers will learn from such cultures and places as Columbia, Yemen, the United Kingdom, Mexico, Afghanistan, the Netherlands, Canada, and Australia. Essay sources include the Drug Reform Coordination Network, Transnational Institute, Transform Drug Policy Foundation, Drug Policy Alliance, and the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration.

This book examines issues related to concealed weapons. Readers are presented with articles discussing the legal issues surrounding carrying concealed weapons, including whether permitting them endangers public safety or infringes on freedom, whether permits should be required, and where weapons should be allowed.

Editor Jacqueline Langwith has compiled several essential articles that will help your readers understand suicide. Across four chapters, readers will evaluate who is at risk for suicide, what causes it, whether it can be prevented, and whether doctor-assisted suicide should be allowed. Essay sources include the Native American Report, Wesley J. Smith, Sundararajan Rajagopal, and Ellen Liversidge.

What is the Electoral College, and do the American people really need it? Should the popular vote determine the winner in any given presidential election? This anthology examines the origin and purpose of the Electoral College and offers balanced arguments for and against its use in the general election process. Readers will see how the Electoral College and popular vote can function harmoniously together, as well as examples supporting the viewpoint that the system has broken down and doesn't reflect the popular will.

This book explores the events of the Bolshevik Revolution, issues surrounding Bolshevik support or oppression of the working class, and the impact of Bolshevism on Russia and the world. Personal narratives from people who experienced the revolution are included. Narratives include the words of none-other-than Nikolai Podvoisky, a key leader of the Bolshevik revolutionaries, where he describes their takeover of the Winter Palace. In another compelling personal essay, an American-born Russian princess describes her escape from Bolshevik violence.

Once they were the stuff of science fiction, but almost out of nowhere, self-driving cars have become a reality. Experts suggest that driverless cars will appear on our roads within five to twenty years, and Uber has already piloted a self-driving car program in select cities. Driverless cars are undoubtedly cool, but are they safe? Why do we need self-driving cars? Is it a case of technology creating a "need," or will they actually provide a benefit to society? This fascinating and timely volume offers a diverse array of perspectives written by experts on this twenty-first-century subject.

This collection of essays discusses the issues regarding chemical dependency and substance abuse, including what causes the dependency, if drug treatment programs are effective, and what proper legislative measures should be taken. Readers are presented with an even balance of opinions and viewpoints so that they can think critically as they form their own opinions. Essay sources include National Cancer Institute, Biotech Week, Maureen Martin, Robert John Araujo, and Peggy Fulton Hora. Infographics, illustrations, charts, graphs, and sidebars support the essays.

One of the essays in this book offers a very logical 'starting off point' to the connection between mental illness and criminal behavior. It says that they cannot be compared as there are far too many varying definitions of either. Another essay asserts that criminals know right from wrong, regardless of mental illness. Another essay discusses the differences and efficacy in psychiatric hospitals and prisons. The ten essays in this volume will have your readers enraptured, as they explore well researched sources presenting them with both sides to the topics of mental illness and crime.

This volume explores the topics relating to election spending by presenting varied expert opinions that examine many of the different aspects that comprise these topics. Divergent views on the same topic allow readers to activate their higher-level critical thinking and reading skills. Will fully anonymous campaign donations eliminate political corruption? Would public funding of elections ensure judicial neutrality? Does the Federal Election Commission hinder campaign finance reform? Is banning corporate campaign contributions unconstitutional? Essays provide the answers and readers can decide for themselves where they stand on the issues.

Should reproductive technologies be regulated? Are genetically designed babies unethical? What moral and ethical challenges do the disposal of unused frozen embryos pose? Supporting key Social Studies curriculum, this informative anthology provides readers with essays that cover varying viewpoints surrounding reproductive technology, including its role in multiple births, genetic intervention, and gender selection.