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Books with author Louise Gerdes

  • Current Controversies - Espionage and Intelligence Gathering

    Louise I. Gerdes

    Hardcover (Greenhaven Press, Dec. 10, 2003)
    Since the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, the United States has reevaluated its intelligence-gathering agencies and implemented new national security measures. Authors is this anthology examine the methods of intelligence gathering and their effectiveness, debate the threat to civil liberties, and explore the future of espionage and intelligence gathering.
  • Is Society Becoming Less Civilized?

    Louise I. Gerdes

    Paperback (Greenhaven Press, Sept. 18, 2014)
    The At Issue series includes a wide range of opinion on a single controversial subject. Each volume includes primary and secondary sources from a variety of perspectives -- eyewitnesses, scientific journals, government officials and many others. Extensive bibliographies and annotated lists of relevant organizations to contact offer a gateway to future research.
  • Cybercrime

    Louise I. Gerdes

    Paperback (Greenhaven Press, Dec. 17, 2012)
    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.; Title explores whether cybercrime is a serious problem; the ways cybercriminals use online media to commit crimes; whether internet activism is a crime; and what laws will best prevent cybercrime.; "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, th
  • Child Sexual Abuse inthe Catholic Church

    Louise Gerdes

    Paperback (Greenhaven, May 5, 2003)
    Essays explore issues of sexual abuse by priests, celibacy, Church hierarchy, and the Church's policy toward victims of abuse.
  • Rogue Nations

    Louise Gerdes

    Paperback (Greenhaven, Sept. 22, 2006)
    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.
  • Drones

    Louise I. Gerdes

    Paperback (Greenhaven Press, Jan. 30, 2014)
    These books provide a range of opinions on a social issue; each volume focuses on a specific issue and offers a variety of perspectives, e.g., eyewitness accounts, governmental views, scientific analysis, newspaper accounts, to illuminate the issue.; This title explores the use of drones in fighting terrorism, in conducting war in general, in assisting border security, and in carrying out domestic surveillance.; Greenhaven Press's At Issue series provides a wide range of opinions on individual social issues. Enhancing critical thinking skills, each At Issue volume is an excellent research tool to help readers understand current social issues and prepare reports.
  • Wave and Tidal Power

    Louise I. Gerdes

    Paperback (Greenhaven Press, Nov. 19, 2010)
    The At Issue series includes a wide range of opinion on a single controversial subject. Each volume includes primary and secondary sources from a variety of perspectives -- eyewitnesses, scientific journals, government officials and many others. Extensive bibliographies and annotated lists of relevant organizations to contact offer a gateway to future research.
  • Intelligent Design Versus Evolution

    Louise I. Gerdes

    Paperback (Greenhaven Press, Dec. 5, 2007)
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  • What Is the Impact of Digitizing Books?

    Louise I. Gerdes

    Library Binding (Greenhaven Press, June 11, 2013)
    These books provide a range of opinions on a social issue; each volume focuses on a specific issue and offers a variety of perspectives, e.g., eyewitness accounts, governmental views, scientific analysis, newspaper accounts, to illuminate the issue.; This title explores the impact of digitizing books on the publishing industry, on writers, and on readers; the title also addresses the issue of pricing for e-books, book piracy, the impact of e-books on the environment, and whether college textbooks shou; Greenhaven Press's At Issue series provides a wide range of opinions on individual social issues. Enhancing critical thinking skills, each At Issue volume is an excellent research tool to help readers understand current social issues and prepare reports.
  • The American Housing Crisis

    Louise I. Gerdes

    Paperback (Greenhaven Press, April 18, 2014)
    These books provide a range of opinions on a social issue; each volume focuses on a specific issue and offers a variety of perspectives, e.g., eyewitness accounts, governmental views, scientific analysis, newspaper accounts, to illuminate the issue.; This title explores the seriousness of the American housing crisis, the impacts, causes and solutions, including: the threat to families and neighborhoods, homeownership as a wealth-building strategy, lending reform, and mortgage interest deduction.; Greenhaven Press's At Issue series provides a wide range of opinions on individual social issues. Enhancing critical thinking skills, each At Issue volume is an excellent research tool to help readers understand current social issues and prepare reports.
  • Is Society Becoming Less Civilized?

    Louise I. Gerdes

    Library Binding (Greenhaven Press, Sept. 18, 2014)
    The At Issue series includes a wide range of opinion on a single controversial subject. Each volume includes primary and secondary sources from a variety of perspectives -- eyewitnesses, scientific journals, government officials and many others. Extensive bibliographies and annotated lists of relevant organizations to contact offer a gateway to future research.
  • Cybercrime

    Louise I. Gerdes

    Library Binding (Greenhaven Press, Dec. 17, 2012)
    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.; Title explores whether cybercrime is a serious problem; the ways cybercriminals use online media to commit crimes; whether internet activism is a crime; and what laws will best prevent cybercrime.; "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, th