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Opposing Viewpoints Series - Sports and Athletes
James D. Torr
Hardcover (Greenhaven Press, Nov. 12, 2004)From the high school and college programs to which students devote countless hours, to the multibillion-dollar professional sports industry, it is difficult to underestimate the popularity of sports in American society. Authors in this volume examine a variety of sports controversies in chapters such as Is Drug Use a Problem in Sports? and Do Sports Benefit Children?
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Opposing Viewpoints in World History - Slavery
James D. Torr
Hardcover (Greenhaven Press, Sept. 12, 2003)Slavery, one of the most divisive issues in American history, resulted in untold human suffering and a bloody civil war. This engaging anthology offers a variety of perspectives from slaves, slaveholders, abolitionists, and modern scholars.
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Responding to Attack: The Firefighters and the Police
James D. Torr
Hardcover (Lucent, Oct. 17, 2003)Examines the nation's attack-preparedness efforts and describes the different roles that first responders, as well as agencies at all levels of government, would play in responding to the next terrorist attack on America.
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Violence in Film and TV
James D. Torr
Paperback (Greenhaven, Oct. 23, 2001)Discusses issues related to violence in the media, especially the impact that the prevalence of violence has on American society.
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The Unoffical Jennette McCurdy Quiz Book
Tom James
language (, April 6, 2013)Do you know everything about Jennette McCurdy? Are you her biggest fan?This book will test the knowledge of “Jennette’s” biggest fans, test your family and friends, find out who is her greatest fan.Do you all about the Jennette’s meteoric rise to fame??Do you know her likes, dislikes, favorite things?Do you know all about her movies, music and TV shows?Do you know about relationship with Max Ehrich?All this and more in this great quiz and trivia book.The questions and answers are all hyperlinked for your convenience and once you get your score you can see where you fit on rating table With questions, trivia and facts all about Jennette this is a must have book for all her fans.
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Interpreting Primary Documents - Westward Expansion
James D. Torr
Library Binding (Greenhaven Press, Aug. 22, 2002)From the Lewis and Clark expedition in 1803 to the completion of the first transcontinental railroad in 1869, America's westward expansion was marked by ambition and determination as well as racism and war. The documents in this anthology offer a range of perspectives on opportunities and conflicts that went hand in hand with Americans' conquering of the frontier.
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Is Military Action Justified Against Nations that Support Terrorism?
James Torr
Hardcover (Greenhaven, May 16, 2003)Presents a selection of primary and secondary source articles featuring diverse opinions about the use of force against nations that support terrorism.
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Interpreting Primary Documents - Westward Expansion
James D. Torr
Paperback (Greenhaven Press, Aug. 22, 2002)From the Lewis and Clark expedition in 1803 to the completion of the first transcontinental railroad in 1869, America's westward expansion was marked by ambition and determination as well as racism and war. The documents in this anthology offer a range of perspectives on opportunities and conflicts that went hand in hand with Americans' conquering of the frontier.
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Civil Rights
James D. Torr
Paperback (Greenhaven, March 26, 2004)Presents a selection of essays that offer varying viewpoints on the subject of civil rights.
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At Issue Series - Is Media Violence a Problem?
James D. Torr
Hardcover (Greenhaven Press, Oct. 4, 2001)Authors debate whether the level of violence in popular television shows, movies, music, and video games is cause for concern among parents and lawmakers.
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American Frontier
James D. Torr
Hardcover (Greenhaven, Nov. 13, 2001)Examines the history of the formative years of the United States, focusing on westward expansion and the role of the frontier in shaping the new nation.
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Violence in Film and TV
James D. Torr
Hardcover (Greenhaven Press, Oct. 23, 2001)Discusses issues related to violence in the media, especially the impact that the prevalence of violence has on American society.