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Amendment XIV: Due Process (Constitutional Amendme...
$19.39
Beginning with the Constitutional Amendment text, each volume puts a particular amendment in historical context, examines how it has been tested in the courts, and presents current controversies and debates. Author: Fredericks, Carrie Publisher: Greenhaven Press Binding: Hardcover Language: English ..
American History by Era - Antebellum America: 1784...
$31.38
The time between America's independence in 1783 and the year 1850 was an era of remarkable growth in territory and power for the new nation, as well as a time of social ferment and change. Americans created a constitutional government, expanded westward, and grappled with the problem of slavery. Aut..
American Values (Opposing Viewpoints (Library))
$8.72
Explore the issue of American values with expert opinions in a pro/con format and encourage critical thinking. Includes discussion questions, bibliography and respected sources. Author: Haugen, David M. Publisher: Greenhaven Press Binding: library Language: English ISBN-10: 0737741902 ISBN-13: 97807..
At Issue in History - Discovery of the AIDS Virus ...
$16.13
When AIDS was first reported in 1981, scientists disagreed about what caused the disease and how it was spread. Controversies continued when two different research groups claimed credit for identifying the virus called HIV as the cause of AIDS in 1984. These and related debates shook the scientific ..
Bioethics in Mary Shelley's Frankenstein (Social I...
$24.60
This title offers an in-depth examination of colonialism as presented in Chinua Achebe's novel Things Fall Apart, as well as contemporary perspectives on this issue. Discussions include the use of language to convey status and power, the clash of Igbo and European cultures, the loss of personal iden..
Biomedical Ethics (Opposing Viewpoints)
$9.85
Each title explores a specific issue by placing expert opinions in a unique pro/con format, exposing readers to many sides of a debate which promotes issue awareness as well as critical thinking. Author: Wagner, Viqi Publisher: Greenhaven Press Binding: Paperback Language: English ISBN-10: 073773738..
Chernobyl (Perspectives on Modern World History)
$14.64
Describes the events of what scientists accept as the worst nuclear disaster in history, with emphasis on the environmental effects on the immediate area and the world. Author: Nelson, David Publisher: Greenhaven Press Binding: library Language: English ISBN-10: 073774555X ISBN-13: 9780737745559..
Constructing a Life Philosophy (Opposing Viewpoint...
$8.69
In this newly updated volume, thinkers such as M. Scott Peck, Niccolo Machiavelli, Paul Kurtz, and Pema Chodron offer readers an engaging overview of humanity's perennial investigation into the meaning of life. Chapters include: How Do Religions Give Life Meaning What Motivates Moral Behavior What..
Contemporary Issues Companion - School Violence (H...
$17.45
From School Library JournalGrade 8 Up-An array of essays, personal accounts, case studies, statistical articles, and commentaries on this important topic. The introduction defines school violence in its historical context and includes current statistics and legislation. Separate sections are devoted..
Cults (Opposing Viewpoints)
$12.63
Each title in the highly acclaimed Opposing Viewpoints series 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 publications.; This title explores what are cults, whether cults are..
Education (Opposing Viewpoints)
$20.78
Each title explores a specific issue by placing expert opinions in a unique pro/con format, exposing readers to many sides of a debate which promotes issue awareness as well as critical thinking. Author: Haugen, David M. Publisher: Greenhaven Press Binding: Hardcover Language: English ISBN-10: 07377..
Endangered Oceans (Opposing Viewpoints)
$11.62
Each title explores a specific issue by placing expert opinions in a unique pro/con format, exposing readers to many sides of a debate which promotes issue awareness as well as critical thinking. Author: Gerdes, Louise Publisher: Greenhaven Press Binding: Paperback Language: English ISBN-10: 0737742..
Euthanasia (Opposing Viewpoints)
$14.68
Presents arguments on both sides of the issue of euthanasia, including questions regarding ethics and legality, physician-assisted suicide, living wills, and removing life support from patients in a persistent vegetative state. Author: Snyder, Carrie Publisher: Greenhaven Press Binding: Paperback La..
Gangs (Opposing Viewpoints)
$22.13
This book provides a compendium of viewpoints, both pro and con, on several issues relating to the prevalence of gangs in American society. Across four chapters, readers will evaluate whether gangs are widespread, what factors may drive people into gangs, what steps to prevention should be, and what..
Gender in Lorraine Hansberry's a Raisin in the Sun...
$22.64
Great literature resonates with us not only because of well-developed characters and plots, but also because it often reflects important social themes; these books explore a work of literature through the lens of the major issue reflected in it.; ; This series brings together the disciplines of soci..
History Firsthand - The Renaissance (hardcover edi...
$14.44
The rebirth of learning and artistic pursuit in Europe is well-detailed in Greenhaven Press' anthology on the Renaissance. Gathering primary accounts from religious, artistic, scientific, and secular leaders, this anthology covers a broad spectrum of social and political topics of the day. Their fir..
Home Schooling (At Issue)
$11.38
Books in this anthology series focus a wide range of viewpoints onto a single controversial issue, providing in-depth discussions by a variety of primary and secondary sources, including eyewitnesses, scientific journals, government officials, and others. Author: Heidi Williams Publisher: Greenhaven..
Human Rights (Opposing Viewpoints)
$8.72
Essays debate how human rights should be handled globally and in the United States, discussing such issues as whether human rights are global or cultural and how abuses should be handled. Author: Langwith, Jacqueline Publisher: Greenhaven Press Binding: Hardcover Language: English ISBN-10: 073773745..
Human Rights (Opposing Viewpoints)
$12.44
Essays debate how human rights should be handled globally and in the United States, discussing such issues as whether human rights are global or cultural and how abuses should be handled. Author: Langwith, Jacqueline Publisher: Greenhaven Press Binding: Paperback Language: English ISBN-10: 073773746..
Human Trafficking (Current Controversies)
$19.42
The Current Controversies series examines today's most important social and political issues; each volume presents a diverse selection of primary and secondary sources representing all sides of the debate in question.; This title explores issues related to human trafficking, including what factors c..
Interpreting Primary Documents - Korean War (hardc...
$10.08
Often referred to as the forgotten war, the Korean War was one of the most influential events of the cold war era. It was the first shooting war between democracy and communism and one that would lead to many significant U.S. foreign policy changes. This anthology contains documents by influential W..
Is Media Violence a Problem? (At Issue)
$9.87
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 releva..
Natural Gas (Fueling the Future)
$14.05
Discusses advantages and disadvantages of using natural as an energy supplier. Author: Fredericks, Carrie Publisher: Greenhaven Press Binding: library Language: English ISBN-10: 0737735988 ISBN-13: 9780737735987..
Opposing Viewpoints in American HistoryVol II: Fro...
$58.67
This volume will help students and readers to understand the rich history of disputation that has formed and informed American history, from the Reconstruction to present time. America's history is filled with controversy, whether it relates to how an event was chronicled, or the truth of the events..
Opposing Viewpoints Series - Civil Liberties (hard...
$14.60
Technological advancements and national security efforts have stimulated debate on civil liberties. The authors in this anthology examine whether or not the basic rights guaranteed by the U.S. Constitutions such as the freedoms of speech, press, and religion and the rights to due process, privacy, a..