Introducing issues with opposing viewpoints
Author
1)
Terrorism
Author
2) Alcohol
Description
Presents seventeen essays that debate the issues of alcohol abuse in America, and covers topics such as the seriousness of teen alcohol abuse, raising alcohol taxes as a prevention, parental influences and intervention, minimum drinking age, and more.
4)
Energy alternatives
Author
6)
Gangs
Author
7)
Genetic engineering
Author
8)
Islam
Author
9)
Smoking
Author
10)
UFOs
Author
11)
Advertising
Author
12)
Drug abuse
Author
14) Euthanasia
Description
Presents introductory-level discussion and debate on topics related to euthanasia, including its morality, should children or people in a persistent vegetative state receive euthanasia, and should physician-assisted suicide by the sick, handicapped, and elderly be legalized.
16)
Gun control
Author
17)
Marijuana
Author
18) The Middle East
Author
Pub. Date
c2007
Description
A series of essays which analyze the causes of conflict in the Middle East, how peace might be achieved, and the role which the United States should play in this region.
19)
Military draft
Author
20)
Obesity
Author
21)
Pollution
Author
22) Teen Pregnancy
Author
Description
Subjects covered: (Each subject has opposing views) Is Teen Pregnancy a Serious Problem? What Options Should Pregnant Teens Have? How Should Teen Pregnancy Be Prevented?
23)
Addiction
Author
24)
Adoption
Author
27) Christianity
Description
Essays discuss the role of Christianity in the world, how gender and sexuality are regarded in the church, and the possible future of Christianity.
28)
Crime
Author
29)
Death and dying
Author
30)
The election process
Author
31)
Hate groups
Author
33)
Native Americans
Author
34) Oil
Description
A collection of eighteen controversial essays that debate issues associated with the world's oil supply and energy sources.
35)
The Patriot Act
Author
36)
Prisons
Author
37)
Rap music
Author
Description
From the Publisher: Over thirty-five years ago, Greenhaven Press began publishing the Opposing Viewpoints series to help students gain an awareness of current issues and develop critical thinking skills. The Introducing Issues with Opposing Viewpoints series continues that tradition, presenting a wealth of information on contemporary issues in a colorful, easy-to-read format. In addition to pro/con articles, each Introducing Issues with Opposing...
40) U.S. government
Pub. Date
[2008]
Description
This book is a collection of articles in which authors debate how effective government bureaucracy is, whether lobbyists have too much power, whether governmental powers are properly balanced, and whether religion should influence political decisions.
41)
Water resource management
Author
43)
Birth control
Author
44)
China
Author
45)
College
Author
46)
Disabilities affecting learning
Author
47)
Eating disorders
Author
48)
Garbage and recycling
Author
49)
Genetically modified food
Author
50)
Globalization
Author
51)
Health care
Author
52)
Iran
Author
53)
The music industry
Author
54)
National security
Author
55)
Nuclear power
Author
57)
Poverty
Author
58) Self-mutilation
Pub. Date
c2009
Description
A collection of essays that explore varying perspectives on issues related to self mutilation, including the seriousness of the problem, if body-modification constitutes self-mutilation, reasons people intentionally hurt themselves, prevention, and treatment.
59)
Sexually transmitted diseases
Author
60)
Students' rights
Author
61)
War
Author
62)
Welfare
Author
63)
Women's rights
Author
65)
Animal rights
Author
66)
Bankruptcy
Author
67)
Censorship
Author
68)
Civil liberties
Author
69)
Cyberbullying
Author
71)
Fast food
Author
72)
Human rights
Author
73)
Juvenile crime
Author
74) Media violence
Pub. Date
c2011
Description
This book is a collection of articles in which authors debate whether media violence has harmful effects on young people, whether violent video games increase aggression, whether television violence increases aggression in children, and whether government should consider regulating media violence.
75)
Obesity
Author
76)
Sports and athletes
Author
77)
Terrorism
Author
78)
The U.S. economy
Author
79)
Video games
Author
80)
Violence
Author
81)
AIDS
Author
82)
Child abuse
Author
83)
Endangered species
Author
84)
Energy alternatives
Author
85) Environmentalism
Pub. Date
c2012
Description
Explores the issues surrounding environmentalism by placing opinions from a wide range of sources in a pro/con format. Features articles that express various perspectives on this topic.
86)
Food safety
Author
87)
Genetic engineering
Author
88)
Marijuana
Author
89)
Media bias
Author
90)
Oceans
Author
91)
Paranormal phenomena
Author
92)
School policies
Author
93)
Standardized testing
Author
94)
Student drug testing
Author
95)
Torture
Author
96)
Vaccines
Author
97) Abortion
Pub. Date
c2012
Description
Overview: Over thirty-five years ago, Greenhaven Press began publishing the Opposing Viewpoints series to help students gain an awareness of current issues and develop critical thinking skills. The Introducing Issues with Opposing Viewpoints series continues that tradition, presenting a wealth of information on contemporary issues in a colorful, easy-to-read format. In addition to pro/con articles, each Introducing Issues with Opposing Viewpoints...
98) Banned books
Pub. Date
c2012
Description
"Banned Books: Should Children Be Protected from Controversial Books?; Should Certain Kinds of Material Be Restricted?; What Are Some Alternatives to Banning Controversial Books?"--
99)
Crime-solving technology
Author
100)
Divorce
Author
101)
Drug abuse
Author
102)
Global warming
Author
103)
Islam
Author
104)
Labor unions
Author
105)
Religion in schools
Author
106)
Stem cell research
Author
107) Teen sex
Pub. Date
c2012
Description
From the cover. Over thirty-five years ago, Greenhaven Press began publishing the Opposing Viewpoints series to help students gain an awareness of current issues and develop critical thinking skills. The Introducing Issues with Opposing Viewpoints series continues that tradition, presenting a wealth of information on contemporary issues in a colorful, easy-to-read format. In addition to pro/con articles, each Introducing Issues with Opposing Viewpoints...
108)
Antibiotics
Author
109)
Fast food
Author
111)
Oil
Author
112)
Self-injury
Author
113)
Adoption
Author
114) Autism
Pub. Date
[2014]
Description
"Introducing Issues with Opposing Viewpoints: Autism: Introducing Issues with Opposing Viewpoints is a series that examines current issues from different viewpoints, set up in a pro/con format"--
115) Depression
Description
"This series is inspired by the highly acclaimed Opposing Viewpoints series, which explores important issues, placing expert opinions from a wide range of sources in a unique pro/con format. Like its predecessor, Introducing Issues with Opposing Viewpoints promotes issue awareness as well as critical thinking. Even more user-friendly and accessible than its parent series, it offers a wealth of information at a lower reading level, in a bright, engaging...
116)
Drug legalization
Author
117)
Gay marriage
Author
118)
Human rights
Author
119) Juvenile crime
Pub. Date
2014.
Description
"This series is inspired by the highly acclaimed Opposing Viewpoints series, which explores important issues, placing expert opinions from a wide range of sources in a unique pro/con format. Like its predecessor, Introducing Issues with Opposing Viewpoints promotes issue awareness as well as critical thinking. Even more user-friendly and accessible than its parent series, it offers a wealth of information at a lower reading level, in a bright, engaging...
120)
Organic food and farming
Author
121)
Privacy
Author
Pub. Date
[2014]
Description
"This series is inspired by the highly acclaimed Opposing Viewpoints series, which explores important issues, placing expert opinions from a wide range of sources in a unique pro/con format. Like its predecessor, Introducing Issues with Opposing Viewpoints promotes issue awareness as well as critical thinking. Even more user-friendly and accessible than its parent series, it offers a wealth of information at a lower reading level, in a bright, engaging...
124) Teen driving
Description
Overview: This series is inspired by the highly acclaimed Opposing Viewpoints series, which explores important issues, placing expert opinions from a wide range of sources in a unique pro/con format. Like its predecessor, Introducing Issues with Opposing Viewpoints promotes issue awareness as well as critical thinking. Even more user-friendly and accessible than its parent series, it offers a wealth of information at a lower reading level, in a bright,...
125)
Factory farming
Author
126)
Media bias
Author
.png)