Greenhaven publishing llc jun 2012 (11 résultats)

Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware - This book explores issues related to gay marriage, including legalizing gay unions, gay marriage and moral concerns, religion's role in gay marriage issues, the impact of the Defense of Marriage Act, and the impact of the Federal Marriage Amendment.

Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware - Editor Margaret Haerens has compiled fifteen essays that explore debates about biofuels. Readers will analyze whether or not biofuels are superior to fossil fuels, the viability of certain types of ethanol, such as corn and cellulosic ethanol, the current status of ethanol use in the United States, the presence of biodiesel as a potential fuel of the future, and the use of algae as a biodiesel source.…

Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware - Readers explore topics related to concerns about food and its availability around the globe. A variety of essays and articles are presented, each of which adopts a differing viewpoint. Readers are urged to develop informed opinions about this expansive topic through analysis and inquiry. Subjects such as food insecurity as a developmental risk for children; food insecurity as a source of conflict among nations; climate change and its impact on food security; overpopulation and its impact on the availability of food; and the role of biotechnology in addressing food security questions are addressed.…

Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware - Genocide is the intentional destruction of a national, racial, religious, or ethnic group, whether in wartime or peace. In 1948, the United Nations adopted the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of Genocide, and yet this crime is still prolifically conducted by various regimes. Articles and essays included in this must-have volume explore issues related to recognizing, analyzing, and defining global genocide. Topics covered include differing international views of what constitutes genocide. Readers will learn about contemporary examples of genocide from countries such as the Congo, Sri Lanka, North Korea, and the Sudan. Expert sources help readers to understand the means of preventing and prosecuting genocide. Readers will also analyze the legacy of genocide.…

Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware - This collection of essays helps readers to examine the issue of alcohol from a variety of international perspectives. Topics covered include global trends in alcohol consumption, abuse issues in various countries, including Australia, Yemen, Kenya and Russia, and strategies to curb alcohol abuse. Readers will examine the relationship between religion and alcohol around the globe, and alcohol culture and tradition. Essay sources include the World Health Organization, Associated Press, Lee Ho-jeong, Fazile Zahir, Irene Mwivano, and Alfred de Montesquiou.…

Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware - This critical volume explores S.E. Hinton's classic novel The Outsiders through the lens of teen issues. The text discusses a variety of topics, including Hinton's life and influences, whether the novel offers an overly romanticized view of teen life, and whether social bonds are important for economically disadvantaged teens. The book also explores contemporary perspectives on teen issues, such as a look at modern teen class divisions and the relationship between parenting, masculinity, and teen violence.…

Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware - This internationally focused volume treats readers to a look at education from several non-American viewpoints. Readers will evaluate barriers to education, education reform, education and technology, and education's relationship with religion. Cultures and places examined include the Czech Republic, Scotland, England, Thailand, Australia, Russia, Nigeria, and Pakistan. This volume can also be used for report-writing and research. Superb essay sources include the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, AsiaPulse News, Amnesty International, Isaac Echezonam Anyira, Dugald Jellie, and Michael Bowker.…

Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware - Through a balanced collection of articles from a variety of sources, this book explores many aspects of juvenile crime in the United States. Topics covered include the seriousness of the juvenile crime problem, the causes of juvenile crime and violence, the treatment of juvenile offenders by the criminal justice system, and policies that may help reduce juvenile crime. Essay sources include the Campaign for Youth Justice, National Juvenile Justice Network, Ted Nugent, Carmela Lomonaco, Tia Kim, and Lori Ottaviano.…

Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware - Editor David Erik Nelson has compiled several fascinating essays on issues related to online pornography. Article topics include whether or not online pornography harms society, whether it harm individuals, it should be regulated, and whether it poses a special threat to minors. Essay sources include Susannah Breslin, Tabatha Wethal, Jonah Goldberg, Mike Celizic, and Nick Schulz. The essays are arranged in a pro versus con format so that readers can benefit from more than one opinion. This will allow them to form intelligent opinions on each topic.…

Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware - During the 1800s, tens of thousands of American Indians were removed or forced from their lands by the American government. Several tribes and cultural strengths were washed away. Fortunately, Native America peoples still exist today, though they are still a disenfranchised culture. This essential volume explores issues related to Native Americans, including key conflicts that still exist between the United States and tribal governments. Topics covered include the impact of discrimination on Native American culture, the current economic factors of concern to Native Americans, and how disputes over natural resources and cultural artifacts affect Native Americans.…

Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware - Readers will explore issues related to United States espionage and intelligence-gathering, including the question of whether or not intelligence gathering is necessary in today's world, the impact of intelligence gathering on the American population, the role of technology in espionage and intelligence-gathering activities, and the prosecution of government leakers under the Espionage Act.…