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Opposing viewpoints series

Author:
Dudley, William, 1964
Chalberg, John
Stalcup, Brenda
Roleff, Tamara L., 1959
Schmidt, Mark Ray, 1953
Williams, Mary E., 1960
Egendorf, Laura K., 1973
Torr, James D., 1974
Hurley, Jennifer A., 1973
Cothran, Helen
Haley, James, 1968
Gerdes, Louise I., 1953
Nakaya, Andrea C., 1976
Harris, Nancy, 1952
Balkin, Karen, 1949
Woodward, John, 1958
Ojeda, Auriana, 1977
O'Neill, Terry, 1944
Haugen, David M., 1969
Wilson, Mike, 1954
Passero, Barbara
Friedman, Lauri S
Haerens, Margaret
Stanford, Eleanor
Wagner, Viqi, 1953
Naff, Clay Farris
Carroll, Jamuna
Logan, Michael, 1956
Langwith, Jacqueline
Fisanick, Christina
Hanrahan, Clare
Miller, Karen
Wilson, Mike
Swarts, Katherine
Henningfeld, Diane Andrews
Berlatsky, Noah
Hunnicutt, Susan
Espejo, Roman, 1977
Lankford, Ronald D., Jr., 1962
Zott, Lynn M. (Lynn Marie), 1969
Espejo, Roman
 
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Book cover for "The American Revolution : opposing viewpoints".
Book cover for "The Cold War".
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Book cover for "Slavery : opposing viewpoints".
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Book cover for "The Bill of Rights".
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Uses primary sources to debate the Great Depression.
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9.  The Civil War: opposing viewpoints

 
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10.  The creation of the constitution: opposing viewpoints

 
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11.  Isolationism: opposing viewpoints

 
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12.  Reconstruction: opposing viewpoints

 
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13.  The civil rights movement: opposing viewpoints

 
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14.  The women's rights movement: opposing viewpoints

 
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16.  African Americans: opposing viewpoints

 
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An anthology of articles on the laws and attitudes towards Asian-Americans throughout the history of the United States including Chinese, Japanese, Filipinos, and Koreans.
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19.  Biomedical ethics: opposing viewpoints

 
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21.  Native Americans: opposing viewpoints

 
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22.  The Vietnam war: opposing viewpoints

 
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23.  Epidemics: opposing viewpoints

 
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24.  Human nature: opposing viewpoints

 
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25.  Africa: opposing viewpoints

 
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27.  The Middle East: opposing viewpoints

 
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Book cover for "The decline and fall of ancient Greece".

31.  Sex: opposing viewpoints

 
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34.  Gangs: opposing viewpoints

 
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Book cover for "Interracial America".
Book cover for "Police brutality".
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Presents divergent views on police brutality, including the seriousness of the problem, factors contributing to it, the effectiveness of legal remedies, and the role of society.

37.  Race relations: opposing viewpoints

 
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Book cover for "Terminal illness".
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Book cover for "Adoption".
Book cover for "An aging population".
Book cover for "Censorship".
Book cover for "Energy alternatives".
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Contains twenty-eight essays in which various authors debate issues related to energy alternatives, discussing whether alternative energy sources are necessary, nuclear power, which alternatives should be pursued, and alternatives to gas-powered cars.
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46.  Gun violence: opposing viewpoints

 
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47.  The homeless: opposing viewpoints

 
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48.  Pornography: opposing viewpoints

 
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49.  Religion in America: opposing viewpoints

 
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52.  Black magic and witches

 
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53.  Chemical dependency: opposing viewpoints

 
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Book cover for "Culture wars".
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Presents opposing viewpoints on issues related to cultural diversity, American education, cultural values, and the decay of American culture.

55.  Death and dying: opposing viewpoints

 
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56.  Discrimination

 
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Book cover for "The family".
Book cover for "Health care".
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Contains twenty-seven essays in which various authors present opposing viewpoints on issues related to health care, discussing reform, managed care, and the problem of uninsured Americans.
Book cover for "Human rights".
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Presents opposing viewpoints on such issues as defining human rights, how to stop human rights abuses, and how the world should respond to crimes against humanity.
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61.  Paranormal phenomena: opposing viewpoints

 
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Book cover for "Teenage pregnancy".
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A collection of essays that explore the issue of teenage pregnancy, discussing the extent of the problem, factors that contribute to teenage pregnancy, and what measures would most effectively balance the needs of teen mothers, their children, and society.
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65.  Welfare

 
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Book cover for "Alcohol".
Book cover for "Biological warfare".
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69.  Genetic engineering: opposing viewpoints

 
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Book cover for "Hate groups".
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Provides an overview of the many opinions and issues surrounding hate groups, their beliefs, and actions.
Book cover for "Immigration".
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Examines the issues pertaining to legal and illegal immigration, including cultural influence, economic effects, and policy reform, as well as America's vision of itself as the land of freedom and opportunity.
Book cover for "Iraq".
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Contains twenty-six essays that provide opposing viewpoints on issues related to the U.S.-led war on Iraq in 2003, debating whether the war was justified, the role of the U.S. in Iraq, the type of government Iraq should have, and the country's prospects for the future.
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Essays debate the values of Islam compared to those of Western countries, the status of women under Islamic rule, and United States policies regarding Islamic countries.
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Book cover for "The Middle East".
Book cover for "Poverty".
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Book cover for "War on drugs".

79.  Africa

 
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Provides a collection of articles that offer varying viewpoints on the subject of values and morality in the United States, covering such topics as patriotism, religion in America, and popular culture.

81.  Censorship: opposing viewpoints

 
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82.  Constructing a life philosophy

 
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84.  Education: opposing viewpoints

 
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85.  Epidemics

 
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86.  The ethics of euthanasia

 
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87.  Extremist groups: opposing viewpoints

 
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89.  Israel

 
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91.  Male/female roles

 
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92.  Mass media

 
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Book cover for "The Patriot Act".
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Presents a collection of twenty-five opposing viewpoints on the creation of the Patriot Act following the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks and addresses issues of its effectiveness to national security, whether or not it violates civil liberties, and the questions of its being amended or terminated.
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95.  Population: opposing viewpoints

 
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96.  Race relations

 
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Book cover for "Sports and athletes".
Book cover for "Students' rights".
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101.  Tobacco and smoking

 
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Book cover for "Urban America".
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The authors in this volume address issues such as poverty, crime and transportation.
Book cover for "War".
Book cover for "Weapons of mass destruction".

105.  Abortion: opposing viewpoints

 
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106.  Adoption

 
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107.  Advertising

 
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108.  Afghanistan

 
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Book cover for "America in the twenty-first century".
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Presents a collection of essays exploring varying viewpoints on America's future, discussing whether its lifestyle is sustainable, the potential for improvement, energy policy, and the role of technology.

110.  Animal rights: an opposing viewpoints guide

 
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111.  Cars in America

 
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112.  The Catholic Church

 
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113.  China

 
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114. Cloning

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116.  The death penalty: an opposing viewpoints guide

 
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117.  Democracy

 
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118.  Energy alternatives

 
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119.  Energy alternatives: an opposing viewpoints guide

 
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Book cover for "Ethics".
Book cover for "Euthanasia".
Book cover for "Food".
Book cover for "Global warming".
Book cover for "Globalization".
Book cover for "Gun violence".
Book cover for "Humanity's future".
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Presents a collection of essays exploring varying viewpoints on the future of human life, discussing such topics as the role of technology, the energy crisis, global warming, overpopulation, threats to world health, and nuclear weapons.

127.  Illegal immigration

 
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128.  Immigration

 
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129.  Interracial America: opposing viewpoints

 
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130.  Iran

 
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132.  Obesity: opposing viewpoints

 
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133. Oil

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Provides a collection of essays that offer varying viewpoints on the subject of oil, covering such topics as how to reduce the price of oil, the effect of oil in international relations, and the energy policies that America should pursue.

134.  Pollution: opposing viewpoints

 
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137.  Prostitution and sex trafficking

 
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138.  Religion in America

 
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Book cover for "Rogue nations".
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Provides a collection of essays with varying viewpoints on the subject of potentially threatening, unpredictable countries, covering such topics as nuclear security, terrorism, genocide, and preemptive force.

140. Sex

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Book cover for "Teen drug abuse".
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145.  Alternative medicine

 
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Book cover for "Animal experimentation".
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A collection of essays exploring varying viewpoints on animal experimentation discusses such issues as the rights of animals, the ethical questions surrounding the tactics of animal rights activists, and the role of animal experimentation in medical research.

148.  Assisted suicide: an opposing viewpoints guide

 
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149.  Biomedical ethics

 
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152.  Endangered species

 
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153. Gambling

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Contains articles that provide opposing viewpoints on the issue of gun control, discussing whether gun control is a threat to society, the meaning of the second amendment, the effectiveness of gun control regulations on crime and violence, and what measures would reduce gun violence.

155.  The homeless

 
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156. Hunting

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Provides a collection of essays that offer varying viewpoints on the subject of hunting, covering such topics as whether it has a role in wildlife maintenance, how it has been affected by technological innovations, and whether it is a form of cruelty to animals.
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158.  Mental illness

 
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162.  North & South Korea

 
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163.  Opposing viewpoints in American history: from colonial times to Reconstruction

 
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165.  Reproductive technologies

 
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168.  Africa

 
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169. Alcohol

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170.  America's youth

 
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172.  Coal

 
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174.  Discrimination

 
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175. Divorce

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Articles exploring the causes of divorce, its effect on men, women and children, ways of minimizing the harm divorce can cause and methods of preventing divorce.

176.  Eco-architecture

 
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178. Family

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Examines multiple perspectives on the concept of family and related issues.

179.  Feminism

 
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181.  Global resources

 
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182.  Health care

 
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185.  Medicine

 
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187.  The pharmaceutical industry

 
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188. Poverty

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Presents a collection of articles which offer different views on the election process for the president of the United States, discussing such topics as the nomination process, campaign spending, and the role of the media.
Book cover for "Religion and sexuality".
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Presents a collection of essays with different viewpoints on the relationship between religious belief and sexuality, with discussions on homosexuality, gay marriage, belief in God and reproductive rights, abortion, celibacy, and the ordination of women.

191.  Resurgent diseases

 
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Presents arguments on many issues facing schools and their students today.
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From Booklist: "Each volume in the Opposing Viewpoints Series could serve as a model-not only providing access to a wide diversity of opinions, but also stimulating readers to do further research for group discussion and individual interest. Both shrill and moderate, the selections-by experts, policy makers, and concerned citizens-include complete articles and speeches, long book excerpts, and occasional cartoons and boxed quotations-all up to date...
Book cover for "Teens at risk".
Book cover for "Terrorism".
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A collection of articles discussing the issue of terrorism -- its causes, possible solutions, and how governments should respond.
Book cover for "Tobacco and smoking".
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199. Violence

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200.  Welfare

 
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Discussion about working women.

202. Addiction

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Book cover for "The aging population".
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This book is a collection of articles in which authors debate society's prevailing attitudes regarding the aging population, the extent that government and business should support the aging population, the contributions of an aging population, and whether it is beneficial to slow human aging.
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Description:
"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...

206. Atheism

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207.  Behavioral disorders

 
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209.  Childbirth

 
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From the Publisher: Each volume in the Contemporary Issues Companion series provides readers with a wealth of information on topics of current interest. Focusing on important social issues, each anthology examines its subject in a variety of ways, from personal statistical articles to the most relevant commentaries and overview. Every essay is introduced with a brief summary of its main points and biographical information about the author, while...
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From the Publisher: "Each volume in the Opposing Viewpoints Series could serve as a model-not only providing access to a wide diversity of opinions, but also stimulating readers to do further research for group discussion and individual interest. Both shrill and moderate, the selections-by experts, policy makers, and concerned citizens-include complete articles and speeches, long book excerpts, and occasional cartoons and boxed quotations-all up...
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215.  Cyber crime

 
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216.  Domestic violence

 
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217.  Endangered oceans

 
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218.  The environment

 
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222. Gangs

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223.  Genetic disorders

 
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224.  Genetic engineering

 
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Examines both sides of issues pertaining to girl athletes, from how gender influences participation to how participation affects girls' health, and from school support for girls'sports programs to cultural implications.
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Articles, speeches and book excerpts present arguments from various points of view concerning government spending and economic policy.

227.  Health

 
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A compendium of viewpoints--both pro and con--on several issues relating to immigration in American society.

229. Iraq

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230. Islam

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Discusses controversial issues in Islam and its militants.
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237.  Men and masculinity

 
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239.  Nanotechnology

 
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240.  The North and South poles

 
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241.  Organ donation

 
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Discussions of the implications to economic security and national security of oursourcing various business and government operational functions.
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244. Refugees

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Collects essays that offer varying perspectives on issues related to refugees, discussing the seriousness of the problem, who is responsible for aiding refugees, and U.S. and international policies.

245.  Renewable energy

 
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246.  Russia

 
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248. Tibet

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Book cover for "The U.S. Supreme Court".
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Collects essays that offer varying perspectives on issues related to the Supreme Court of the United States.
Book cover for "Video games".
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Collects essays that offer varying perspectives on issues related to video games, including what impact they have on children and teens, how they affect society, whether or not they promote violence, and how they should be regulated.

251. Water

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Debates the issue of water resources.
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Book cover for "The achievement gap".
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This book contains a series of articles by authors examining the achievement gap in our public schools in terms of racial differences, social differences, quality of schools, resources, educational strategies, and public policy.
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From Booklist: "Each volume in the Opposing Viewpoints Series could serve as a model-not only providing access to a wide diversity of opinions, but also stimulating readers to do further research for group discussion and individual interest. Both shrill and moderate, the selections-by experts, policy makers, and concerned citizens-include complete articles and speeches, long book excerpts, and occasional cartoons and boxed quotations-all up to date...
Book cover for "America's prisons".
Book cover for "The armed forces".
Book cover for "The banking crisis".
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From the Publisher's website: 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...
Book cover for "Biological warfare".
Book cover for "Cars in America".
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This volume explores the topics relating to automobiles in the United States by presenting varied expert opinions that examine many of the different aspects that comprise these issues including seat belt laws, graduated driver's licenses, hybrid cards and public transportation systems.

261.  The Catholic Church

 
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This volume explores the topics relating to celebrity culture by presenting varied expert opinions that examine many of the different aspects that comprise these issues. The viewpoints are selected from a wide range of highly respected and often hard-to-find sources and publications. Allows the reader to attain the higher-level critical thinking and reading skills that are essential in a culture of diverse and contradictory opinions.
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This book is a collection of articles in which authors debate the state of freedom of speech and the use of censorship in the United States and around the world.
Book cover for "Children and the entertainment industry".
Description:
From the Publisher's Website: 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...

265. Debt

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Examines both sides of the issues surrounding consumer debt, from attitudes towards debt and responsible debt management to national debt and resolving debt problems.
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Several articles discuss the issues surrounding deregulation.

267.  Energy alternatives

 
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268. Extremism

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This volume explores the topics relating to the adoption of international children by presenting varied expert opinions that examine many of the different aspects that comprise these issues. The viewpoints are selected from a wide range of highly respected and often hard-to-find sources and publications. Allows the reader to attain the higher-level critical thinking and reading skills that are essential in a culture of diverse and contradictory opinions....

274. Israel

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275.  Mandatory minimum sentencing

 
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This volume explores the topics relating to the Middle East peace process by presenting varied expert opinions that examine many of the different aspects that comprise these issues. The viewpoints are selected from a wide range of highly respected and often hard-to-find sources and publications. Allows the reader to attain the higher-level critical thinking and reading skills that are essential in a culture of diverse and contradictory opinions.

278. Obesity

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This volume explores the topics relating to obesity by presenting varied expert opinions that examine many of the different aspects that comprise these issues. The viewpoints are selected from a wide range of highly respected and often hard-to-find sources and publications. Allows the reader to attain the higher-level critical thinking and reading skills that are essential in a culture of diverse and contradictory opinions.
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Collects essays that offer varying perspectives on issues related to political campaigns.

281.  Political campaigns

 
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284. Privacy

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This volume explores the topic of privacy by presenting varied expert opinions that examine many of the different aspects that surround this issue including the Patriot Act, technology and privacy, medical records, and consumer rights.
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From Booklist: "Each volume in the Opposing Viewpoints Series could serve as a model-not only providing access to a wide diversity of opinions, but also stimulating readers to do further research for group discussion and individual interest. Both shrill and moderate, the selections-by experts, policy makers, and concerned citizens-include complete articles and speeches, long book excerpts, and occasional cartoons and boxed quotations-all up to date...
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Presents articles both pro and con concerning the Social Security system, reform of the system, how privatization might affect the system and how other countries approach social security.
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This volume explores the topic of student life by presenting varied expert opinions that examine many of the different aspects that surround this issue. The viewpoints are selected from a wide range of highly respected and often hard-to-find sources and publications. Allows the reader to attain the higher-level critical thinking and reading skills that are essential in a culture of diverse and contradictory opinions.
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292.  Universal health care

 
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293. Veterans

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This volume explores the topics relating to war veterans in the United States by presenting varied expert opinions that examine many of the different aspects that comprise these issues. The viewpoints are selected from a wide range of highly respected and often hard-to-find sources and publications. It allows the reader to attain the higher-level critical thinking and reading skills that are essential in a culture of diverse and contradictory opinions....
Book cover for "War crimes".
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This volume explores the topics relating to war crimes by presenting varied expert opinions that examine many of the different aspects that comprise these issues. The viewpoints are selected from a wide range of highly respected and often hard-to-find sources and publications. Allows the reader to attain the higher-level critical thinking and reading skills that are essential in a culture of diverse and contradictory opinions.
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297.  Antibiotics

 
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299.  Artificial intelligence

 
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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.
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303. Coal

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"Coal : is coal the future of energy?; Is coal use justified?; Should coal use be phased out?; Is coal mining safe?"--
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305.  Cosmetic surgery

 
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This volume explores the topic of the death penalty by presenting varied expert opinions that examine many of the different aspects that surround this issue. The editors investigate topics such as whether capital punishment is legally and morally just or unjust, how much of a safeguard it is to society, and whether it is applied fairly. The viewpoints are selected from a wide range of highly respected and often hard-to-find sources and publications....
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Book cover for "Doomsday scenarios".
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This book examines various scenarios that could end the world.
Book cover for "Election spending".
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This volume explores the topics relating to election spending by presenting varied expert opinions that examine many of the different aspects that comprise these issues. The viewpoints are selected from a wide range of highly respected and often hard-to-find sources and publications. Allows the reader to attain the higher-level critical thinking and reading skills that are essential in a culture of diverse and contradictory opinions.

310. Epidemics

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312. Gambling

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"Garbage and Recycling: Is garbage a serious problem?; Is recycling effective?; Is toxic waste disposal a serious problem?; What strategies will help reduce waste and save money?" --Provided by publisher.
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This volume explores the topic of gays in the military by presenting varied expert opinions that examine many of the different aspects that surround this issue. The viewpoints are selected from a wide range of highly respected and often hard-to-find sources and publications. Allows the reader to attain the higher-level critical thinking and reading skills that are essential in a culture of diverse and contradictory opinions.

315.  Illegal immigration

 
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"Judicial Activism: Is Judicial Activism Harmful?; How Has Judicial Activism Affected Particular Issues?; What Is the Relationship Between Public Opinion and Judicial Activism?; Is Judicial Activism an Issue in Other Countries?"--
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"Mental Illness: Is Mental Illness a Serious Problem?; How Should Society Address Mental Illness?; What Mental Health Issues Do Youths Face Today?; What Treatments for Mental Illness Are Effective?"--
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320. Nutrition

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321. Pacifism

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This volume explores the topics relating to pacifism by presenting varied expert opinions that examine many of the different aspects that comprise these issues. The selected articles discuss many aspects relating to people who do not think war or violence is a good way to stop a fight or to get ahead of someone, especially in terms of war and the military. The viewpoints are selected from a wide range of highly respected and often hard-to-find sources...
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"The Pharmaceutical Industry: Is Pharmaceutical Research Safe and Unbiased?; Are Prescription Drugs Appropriately Regulated?; Are Pharmaceutical Marketing Practices Ethical?; Is the Cost of Prescription Drugs in America Appropriate?"--

323. Pollution

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This volume explores topics relating to environmental pollution by presenting varied expert opinions that examine many of the different aspects that comprise these issues. The viewpoints are selected from a wide range of highly respected and often hard-to-find sources and publications. Allows the reader to attain the higher-level critical thinking and reading skills that are essential in a culture of diverse and contradictory opinions.

324.  Pollution

 
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A collection of essays discussing school funding, highlighting the allocation of funds and the efficacy of initiatives.
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330.  Stem cells

 
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Several articles discuss issues surrounding the Afghanistan war. This volume explores the topic of the Taliban by presenting varied expert opinions that examine many of the different aspects that surround this issue. The viewpoints are selected from a wide range of highly respected and often hard-to-find sources and publications. Allows the reader to attain the higher-level critical thinking and reading skills that are essential in a culture of diverse...

333.  Tasers

 
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Book cover for "Television".
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This volume explores the topics relating to television by presenting varied expert opinions that examine many of the different aspects that comprise these issues. The selected articles discuss many societal aspects relating to television viewing and the television industry. The viewpoints are selected from a wide range of highly respected and often hard-to-find sources and publications. Allows the reader to attain the higher-level critical thinking...
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This volume explores topics relating to urban reform by presenting varied expert opinions that examine many of the different aspects that comprise these issues. Urban reform refers to a loosely knit set of municipal government and citizen group initiatives aimed at improving city life. The viewpoints are selected from a wide range of highly respected and often hard-to-find sources and publications. Allows the reader to attain the higher-level critical...

340. Welfare

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341. Africa

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342. AIDS

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"What Causes AIDS?; What Is the Status of the Global AIDS Epidemic?; How Can the Spread of AIDS Be Controlled?; How Should AIDS Be Treated?"--

343.  Alternative medicine

 
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345. Cloning

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"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"--

346. Cults

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347. Democracy

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"Democracy: 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"--
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349. Feminism

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350.  Health care

 
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354. Militias

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This volume explores the topics relating to the minimum wage, the lowest hourly, daily or monthly remuneration that employers may legally pay to workers, by presenting varied expert opinions that examine many of the different aspects that comprise this issue. The viewpoints are selected from a wide range of highly respected and often hard-to-find sources and publications. Allows the reader to attain the higher-level critical thinking and reading skills...
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357.  NASA

 
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360. Poverty

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"Renewable Energy: 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"--
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"Teenage Sexuality: What Factors Influence Teenage Sexuality?; What Are Some Significant Teen Sexuality Issues?; How Should Society Educate Teens About Sex?; How Should Society Respond to Teenage Sexuality?"--
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"Tobacco and Smoking: Is Tobacco Use A Serious Problem?; Should Tobacco Use Be Regulated?; Should Smoking Alternatives Be Regulated?; How Do the Media Affect Individuals' Choice to Smoke?"--
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367. Abortion

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Explores moral issues related to abortion, such as whether the practice is morally similar to murder and whether prohibiting abortion violates the human rights of women, along with a discussion on the legal restrictions on abortion and the impact of legal abortion on society.
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369. Cuba

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"Opposing Viewpoints: Cuba: 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"--
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This title addresses controversies related to dietary supplements, including: how should dietary supplements be regulated; are vitamin and mineral supplements beneficial; are weight-loss supplements and athletic supplements beneficial; how well do supplements treat different medical conditions. 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...

372.  Doping

 
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"Human Rights: 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"--
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378.  Netiquette and online ethics

 
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382. Parenting

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This volume explores the topic of racial profiling or any police-initiated action that relies on the race, ethnicity, or national origin rather than the behavior of an individual. The editor presents varied expert opinions that examine many of the different aspects that surround this issue. The authors debate the relevance of racial profiling in contemporary society in the following chapters: Does Racial Profiling Exist?, Should Arab Muslims Be Profiled...
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"Opposing Viewpoints: Robotic Technology: This title addresses various issues related to robotic technology, centered around the questions of Is Robotic Technology Beneficial?, What Role Should Robotic Technology Play in War?, and What Are the Ethical, Legal and Moral Considerations Surrounding Robotic Technology?"--
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"Opposing Viewpoints: Smartphones: 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"--

388. War

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389. Addiction

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391.  American values

 
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"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"--
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"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...
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"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...
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"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"--
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398. Education

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"Opposing Viewpoints: Education: 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"--
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"Opposing Viewpoints: The Environment: 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"--
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"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...
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"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"--
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This volume of opposing viewpoints discusses the changing face of journalism. The Internet has revolutionized the way we view media, and this text explores the ethical issues facing journalism today, how journalism should be practiced and journalists be protected, and the future of journalism in a rapidly evolving global Internet age. For over 25 years, the Greenhaven Press Opposing Viewpoints Series has developed and set the standard for current-issue...
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"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"--
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This title explores whether organized crime presents a threat to the world today, how profitable some organized crime activities are, what policies should be implemented to address organized crime, and whether organized crime has moved to online. - See more at: http://www.cengage.com/search/productOverview.do?Ntt=191910543736754598214609775921354023794&N=197+4294904758&Ntk=P_EPI#sthash.46PB9NSI.dpuf. For over 25 years, the Greenhaven Press Opposing...
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"Examines what the best solution to the Palestinian-Israeli conflict might be, if the United Nations should grant Palestinian statehood, how the circumstances in the Palestinian Territories can be improved, and how the United Nations should treat the Palestinian Territories"--
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"Opposing Viewpoints: Religious Liberty: 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"--

414. Russia

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416. Syria

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"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"--
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"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"--

420. Chemicals

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421. Egypt

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"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"--
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"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"--
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"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"--
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Book cover for "Performance-enhancing drugs".
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"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"--
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"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"--
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Smoking is a hot button subject, especially when movies, T.V. and online shows, ads, and celebrities are shown partaking in long, dramatic drags from cigarettes and other smoking devices. While you need to be 18 years old to smoke legally in the U.S., when lead characters of a younger are seen smoking, the double messages abound. This volume carefully explores real and perceived teen rights related to tobacco and smoking. Readers will learn whether...

432. Veterans

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"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"--
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"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 title in the series discusses the latest issues concerning the health of women."--
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"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"--
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"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"--
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"The national debate over the legalization of marijuana is heating up as states begin to legalize its use for medicinal and recreational purposes. The title in the Greenhaven series deepens the discussion on marijuana-should it be legal or not? Does it help or harm users? Should medicinal use only be allowed? Answers to these questions will be debated for years to come"--provided by the publisher.
Book cover for "Mental illness".
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"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"-- "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"--...
Book cover for "Sexual assault on campus".
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This title in the Opposing Viewpoints series investigates the seriousness of sexual assault on college campuses. Topics covered include why sexual assaults happen on campus, how is the problem being addressed, are the assault cases being handled properly, and what solutions need to be put in place to decrease the number of campus assaults.
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444. Ukraine

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445.  The US military

 
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Book cover for "Immigration bans".
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Recent world events have brought the issue of immigration to the forefront of media and journalism, cultural debates, and political campaigns. Calls for regulation are criticized as racist and xenophobic by some and deemed necessary by others. This resource addresses important questions surrounding the issue: How do immigration bans affect different groups? How can nations reconcile humanitarian and security concerns for refugees? How much of the...
Book cover for "Mass incarceration".
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The number of Americans who live behind bars has increased by 550 percent over the last 40 years. This has been the result of aggressive tough-on-crime legislation that had more harmful effects than lawmakers could have foreseen. Experts now see the problem but disagree on the solutions. Does incarceration limit crime, or does it simply feed into a cycle of problems that harm society and create a criminal class? Are sentences and rehabilitation programs...
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Book cover for "Race in America".
Book cover for "Reparations".
Book cover for "Uber, Lyft, Airbnb, and the sharing economy".
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Something remarkable emerged as a result of the Great Recession of the early twenty-first century: a sharing economy. Among the loss of jobs and mortgages and uncertainty about the future, people got creative with the way they earnedand spenttheir money. Democratic platforms like Uber and Airbnb have skyrocketed in popularity, prompting tighter government regulations. But are they the answer to an economy increasingly controlled by giant corporations?...
Book cover for "Violent video games and society".
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The video game industry is big business, and with the improvement of Virtual Reality technology, video games will only become more realistic and immersive. Fears abound that they drive their players to commit violent acts. While many people believe the games desensitize kids to violence, others argue that there has been no scientific connection between aggressive behavior and video games. Is immersion in violent video games a bridge to committing...
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Book cover for "The wealth gap".
Book cover for "Corporate farming".
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Corporate farms have solved so many of the worlds problems. In addition to making healthy food accessible and affordable to more people, they provide jobs in communities that sorely need them. But do corporations have too much power over food? Do they benefit from unfair tax breaks? Are their profit-driven practices hurting the environment, perhaps irreparably? And what does their success mean for the family farmer?
Book cover for "Identity politics".
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"In an age of divisiveness, perhaps more than America has seen in decades, identity politics has taken its share of the blame. Those who have cheered on progressive ideology often write off detractors as racists, homophobes, and misogynists. And those who rail against political correctness often feel their own voices are not being heard or, worse, are being censored. Do identity politics come at a cost to national empathy and unity? Or do they reflect...