Books with author Louise I. Gerdes

This series provides multiple views of momentous events in recent history; each book helps readers develop critical thinking skills, increase global awareness, and enhance their understanding of international perspectives about historic events.; Perspective on Modern World History: The 1992 Los Angeles Riots examine the historical background on the riots, the controversies surrounding the riots, and personal narratives.; Using primary and secondary sources, each volume provides background information on a significant event in modern world history, presents the controversies surrounding the event, and offers first-person narratives from people who lived through or were imp

This series provides multiple views of momentous events in recent history; each book helps readers develop critical thinking skills, increase global awareness, and enhance their understanding of international perspectives about historic events.; This new addition to the Perspectives on Modern World History series explores many aspects of the Columbine school shootings in April, 1999. Topics covered include the historical and cultural background leading up to and following the event; the issues su; Using primary and secondary sources, each volume provides background information on a significant event in modern world history, presents the controversies surrounding the event, and offers first-person narratives from people who lived through or were imp

This new series presents high school students with multiple points of view on momentous events in modern world history, with an emphasis on non-U.S. perspectives, offering basic historical information about a significant event, examining the controversies surrounding the event and providing first-person narratives from people who lived through or were impacted by the event.

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.; ; "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

Fears about the dangers of human cloning, the impact of genetically engineered babies, and the risks of genetically modified foods continue to stimulate the debate over genetic engineering. In this newly updated anthology, authors submit their views about the risks and benefits of genetic engineering and how genetic engineering should be regulated, if at all.

The seventeenth century unleashed a revolution in science and mathematics, the arrival of settlers to America, and the emergence of new dynasties around the globe. This anthology includes chapters on the scientific discoveries of Isaac Newton, life in colonial America, and the rise to power of Peter the Great in Russia, the Manchu Dynasty in China, and the Tokugawa Shogunate in Japan.

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.; This title explores various issues related to robotic technology, centered around the questions of whether robotic technology is beneficial, what role should robotic technology play in war, and what are the ethical, legal and moral considerations surround; "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