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Opposing Viewpoints Series - Gangs
William Dudley, Louise I. Gerdes
Hardcover (Greenhaven Press, Nov. 12, 2004)Gang violence continues to terrorize communities. The authors in this updated anthology debate the nature and scope of the problem, its causes, and what society and the justice system can do to reduce the problems associated with gangs.
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Opposing Viewpoints Series - Suicide
Roman Espejo
Hardcover (Greenhaven Press, March 19, 2003)Suicide takes the lives of more than 30,000 Americans every year and is the third leading cause of death for those between the ages of fifteen and twenty four. In this all-new anthology, authors debate the causes and possible solutions to this problem in the following chapters: Is Suicide Ever Acceptable? What are the Causes of Teen Suicide? Should Assisted Suicide Be Legalized? How Can Suicide Be Prevented?
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Opposing Viewpoints Series - Adoption
Roman Espejo
Hardcover (Greenhaven Press, Oct. 9, 2001)Contemporary debate surrounding adoption involves issues of family preservation, identity, and children's needs. L. Anne Babb, Leslie Doty Hollingsworth, and other adoption experts and advocates respond to the following questions: Should Adoption Be Encouraged? Whose Rights Should Be Protected in the Adoption Process? Are Some Adoptions More Problematic Than Others? Should Adoption Policies Be Changed?
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Opposing Viewpoints Series - Domestic Violence
Tamara L. Roleff
Hardcover (Greenhaven Press, March 1, 2000)Authors debate the seriousness and causes of domestic violence and how society should respond to domestic violence in the following chapters: Is Domestic Violence a Serious Problem? What Factors Contribute to Domestic Violence? Are Legal Remedies Against Domestic Violence Just and Effective? How Can Society Help Victims of Domestic Violence?
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Opposing Viewpoints Series - Domestic Violence
David M. Haugen
Library Binding (Greenhaven Press, Aug. 27, 2004)Reported incidents of violence between domestic partners has decreased in recent years, but the problem remains a serious issue for society as well as those who still live in abusive relationships. This volume examines the prevalence of domestic violence in America, its causes, and its remedies.
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Opposing Viewpoints Series - Suicide
Roman Espejo
Hardcover (Greenhaven Press, March 19, 2003)Suicide takes the lives of more than 30,000 Americans every year and is the third leading cause of death for those between the ages of fifteen and twenty four. In this all-new anthology, authors debate the causes and possible solutions to this problem in the following chapters: Is Suicide Ever Acceptable? What are the Causes of Teen Suicide? Should Assisted Suicide Be Legalized? How Can Suicide Be Prevented?
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Opposing Viewpoints Series - Addiction
Louise I. Gerdes
Hardcover (Greenhaven Press, May 14, 2004)Authors in this newly updated anthology debate controversies surrounding the concept of addiction, including what behaviors should be considered addictive, what causes addiction, what treatments are most effective, and whether the government should intervene to reduce the costs associated with addiction.
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Opposing Viewpoints Series - Education
Mary E. Williams
Paperback (Greenhaven Press, Sept. 17, 2004)Standardized testing, No Child Left Behind, diversity, and character education are among the topics covered in this newly updated anthology. Chapters include: What is the State of Education? Are Alternatives to Public Education Viable? What Role Should Religious and Moral Values Play in Public Education? How Could Public Education Be Improved?
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Opposing Viewpoints Series - Education
Mary E. Williams
Hardcover (Greenhaven Press, Sept. 17, 2004)Standardized testing, No Child Left Behind, diversity, and character education are among the topics covered in this newly updated anthology. Chapters include: What is the State of Education? Are Alternatives to Public Education Viable? What Role Should Religious and Moral Values Play in Public Education? How Could Public Education Be Improved?
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Sex: Opposing Viewpoints
Mary E. Williams
Hardcover (Greenhaven Press, Jan. 6, 2006)Presents opposing arguments on the decline in sexual ethics, society's sexual norms, how sex education should be conducted, and which sexual behaviors should be unacceptable.
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Opposing Viewpoints Series - Suicide
Tamara L. Roleff
Hardcover (Greenhaven Press, June 1, 1997)John Paul II, Timothy E. Quill, and 22 others examine the ethical, legal, and causative issues of suicide in the following chapters: Is Suicide an Individual Right? Should Assisted Suicide Be Legal? What Causes Teen Suicide? How Can Suicide Be Prevented?
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Opposing Viewpoints Series - Gangs
Laura K. Egendorf
Paperback (Greenhaven Press, Sept. 1, 2000)Numerous communities have been affected by gang violence. The authors in this volume examine why some youths join gangs and debate solutions to the problem.Chapters include: What Factors Influence Gang Behavior? How Widespread Is the Problem of Gangs? Can the Criminal Justice System Reduce Gang Violence? How Can Society End the Threat of Gangs?