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Books in OPPOSING VIEWPOINTS IN WORLD HISTORY SERIES series

  • Civil Rights Movement

    Jill Karson

    Paperback (Greenhaven, Oct. 29, 2004)
    Presents varying opinions surrounding the civil rights movement, discussing the causes, tactics, and key figures.
  • World War II

    Don Nardo

    Paperback (Greenhaven Press, Nov. 5, 2004)
    Presents varying opinions about the impact of World War II, with essays on the responsibility for Pearl Harbor, the necessity for dropping the atomic bomb, and the effectiveness of the allies' fighting efforts.
  • Cold War

    William Dudley

    Hardcover (Greenhaven, Jan. 16, 2004)
    Primary and secondary sources examine key issues of the Cold War from the end of World War II to the disintegration of the Soviet Union in 1991.
  • Immigration

    William Dudley

    Hardcover (Greenhaven, Sept. 12, 2003)
    Examines the impact of immigration throughout the history of the United States and discusses the benefits and disadvantages of continual immigration.
  • Opposing Viewpoints in American History: From Reconstruction to the Present

    William Dudley

    Library Binding (Greenhaven Pr, Jan. 1, 1996)
    1996 Opposing Viewpoints in American History Volume II: From Reconstruction to the Present (H) by David L. Bender, Bruno Leone, William Dudley, & John C. Chalberg ***ISBN-13: 9781565103504 ***340 Pages
  • 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.
  • Opposing Viewpoints in World History - The French Revolution

    Laura K. Egendorf

    Hardcover (Greenhaven Press, Dec. 10, 2003)
    The French Revolution began as an overthrow of the monarchy but soon disintegrated into horrifying violence. Primary and secondary sources offer a variety of perspectives on the decades that permanently changed Europe.
  • the American Revolution

    Jr. Charles W. Carey

    Hardcover (Greenhaven Press, Sept. 12, 2003)
    Uses primary and secondary documents to present varying opinions on the Revolutionary War.
  • Opposing Viewpoints Series - Constructing a Life Philosophy

    Mary E. Williams

    Hardcover (Greenhaven Press, May 20, 2005)
    In this newly updated volume, thinkers such as M. Scott Peck, Niccolo Machiavelli, Paul Kurtz, and Pema Chodron offer readers an engaging overview of humanity's perennial investigation into the meaning of life. Chapters include: How Do Religions Give Life Meaning? What Motivates Moral Behavior? What Principles Should Guide Our Lives?
  • Opposing Viewpoints Series - Political Scandals

    William Dudley

    Hardcover (Greenhaven Press, Sept. 1, 2000)
    Contributors examine the growing significance of scandal in American politics and analyze issues ranging from campaign finance reform to the impeachment of President Bill Clinton. Chapters include: How Serious Is the Problem of Political Scandals in America? How Relevant Is Private Morality to Public Office? Case Study: Was President Bill Clinton's Impeachment Justified? What Reforms Can Prevent Political Corruption?
  • Opposing Viewpoints Series - Political Scandals

    William Dudley, Bruno Leone, Bonnie Szumski, Stuart B. Miller

    Paperback (Greenhaven Press, Sept. 1, 2000)
    Contributors examine the growing significance of scandal in American politics and analyze issues ranging from campaign finance reform to the impeachment of President Bill Clinton. Chapters include: How Serious Is the Problem of Political Scandals in America? How Relevant Is Private Morality to Public Office? Case Study: Was President Bill Clinton's Impeachment Justified? What Reforms Can Prevent Political Corruption?
  • Constructing a Life Philosophy: Opposing Viewpoints

    David L. Bender

    Paperback (Greenhaven Pr, Jan. 16, 1993)
    Constructing a Life Philosophy: Opposing Viewpoints (Opposing Viewpoints Series) (View amazon detail page) ASIN: 0899081738