Birth defects
(Book)
Contributors:
Merino, Noël, editor.
NoveList Series:
Published:
Detroit : Greenhaven Press, a part of Gale, Cengage Learning, [2014].
Format:
Book
Physical Desc:
187 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 24 cm.
Status:
CMC Steamboat Campus
RG 627.5 .B57 2014
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 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"--
"Opposing Viewpoints: Birth Defects: 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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CMC Steamboat Campus
RG 627.5 .B57 2014
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Aug 2, 2016
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APA Citation (style guide)
Merino, N. (2014). Birth defects. Detroit, Greenhaven Press, a part of Gale, Cengage Learning.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Merino, Noël. 2014. Birth Defects. Detroit, Greenhaven Press, a part of Gale, Cengage Learning.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Merino, Noël, Birth Defects. Detroit, Greenhaven Press, a part of Gale, Cengage Learning, 2014.
MLA Citation (style guide)Merino, Noël. Birth Defects. Detroit, Greenhaven Press, a part of Gale, Cengage Learning, 2014.
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Street Date:
1405
Language:
English
ISBN:
9780737745047, 9780737745054
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
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 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"--,Provided by publisher.
Description
"Opposing Viewpoints: Birth Defects: 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"--,Provided by publisher.
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