Books with author Roman Espejo

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 community policing, including: what is community policing; effectiveness of community policing and neighborhood watch programs; how community policing can be improved; should citizens have the right to use deadly force?; "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

Explores the standards of beauty whether they are universal or incorporate cultural and racial biases. Examines the social impact of beauty in the workplace and as a vehicle for prejudice. Discusses the costs of maintaining beauty standards, including cosmetics, cosmetic surgery, and cosmeceuticals, as well as the role of body image in defining personal beauty.

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 edition in the popular Opposing Viewpoints series addesses the topic of AIDS. Through a balanced collection of articles from a variety of sources, the title explores the status of the global AIDS epidemic, the causes of AIDS, suggestions for controll; "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

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 numerous aspects of the paranormal in society, including whether the study of paranormal phenomena is warranted and worthwhile, whether paranormal phenomena are real, and whether paranormal investigators are legitimate. Also covered is; "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

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 edition in the popular Opposing Viewpoints series addesses the topic of AIDS. Through a balanced collection of articles from a variety of sources, the title explores the status of the global AIDS epidemic, the causes of AIDS, suggestions for controll; "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

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 numerous aspects of the paranormal in society, including whether the study of paranormal phenomena is warranted and worthwhile, whether paranormal phenomena are real, and whether paranormal investigators are legitimate. Also covered is; "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

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 many issues related to the use of cell phones in schools including: educational purposes; safety issues; sharing important information; allowing use, but with restrictions; distractions caused by using cell phones in schools; and cyber; 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.

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 in the Opposing Viewpoints series explores issues related to poverty. Article topics include whether or not poverty is a serious problem in America, the causes of poverty in the United States, and ways to reduce poverty in the U.S. and abroad.; "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

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 issue of vaccination in terms of whether the childhood vaccination schedule is safe, whether choice to vaccinate or not should be a right, whether exemptions from vaccinations should be allowed, whether vaccination of healthcare wo; 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.

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 numerous aspects of eco-friendly architecture, including whether it is financially beneficial, whether it can also be stylish, whether it protects human health, and whether it benefits the environment. This volume also examines ways gr; "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

From the Publisher: Each volume in the Contemporary Issues Companion series provides readers with a wealth of information on topics of current interest. Focusing on important social issues, each anthology examines its subject in a variety of ways, from personal statistical articles to the most relevant commentaries and overview. Every essay is introduced with a brief summary of its main points and biographical information about the author, while the book's introduction presents a broad overview of the issues discussed. A perfect resource for both students and the general reader, the Contemporary Issues Companion series is sure to be a valued source of current and readable information.