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Muslims In America
Allen Verbrugge
Paperback (Greenhaven Press, Oct. 29, 2004)Essays cover a variety of issues surrounding Muslims in the United States, including such topics as working in America, conditions for women, life after the September 11th attacks.
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Contemporary Issues Companion - Cloning
Lisa Yount
Hardcover (Greenhaven Press, March 1, 2000)The first successful cloning of a mammal from an adult cell has raised numerous ethical questions concerning the possible use of this procedure on humans. Some welcome the new technology to aid infertile couples. Others oppose the cloning of humans.
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Contemporary Issues Companion - Learning Disabilities
Henny H Kim
Hardcover (Greenhaven Press, Oct. 31, 2003)Dyslexia, attention-deficit disorder, and other learning disabilities profoundly affect the lives of Americans of all ages. This volume presents a concise overview of various learning disabilities, their diagnosis, and their treatment. Contributors also explore ways of coping with learning disorders in the classroom and the workplace.
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Secondary Schools: A Reference Handbook
Leila Villaverde
Hardcover (ABC-CLIO, Oct. 6, 2003)A broad survey of secondary schools, their historical origins, and present-day goals, intentions, and practices in educating adolescents.Secondary Schools: A Reference Handbook charts the planning, designing, and administration of the various types of secondary schools in the U.S. and their goals. It maps the historical foundation of the school system, examines important social and cultural movements in education, analyzes legislation and policy issues, looks at standardization, and discusses reform.Always keeping the needs of students in close focus, this book examines public and private institutions, vocational curricula, schools within schools, as well as target audiences for specific institutions, educational standards, accessibility, admission policies, student assistance, and other important subjects.• Chronology focuses on the historical foundations of the contemporary conceptualizations of secondary education• Bibliography includes legislation and policy that pertain to the construction and improvement of secondary schools
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Contemporary Issues Companion - Battered Women
Lane Volpe, Greenhaven Press
Hardcover (Greenhaven Press, March 19, 2004)Domestic violence affects women from all walks of life. Contributors to this newly revised anthology investigate the nature of domestic violence and examine various measures that can protect battered women. Personal profiles of individuals whose lives have been touched by domestic violence round out this look at a disturbing but important issue.
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Eating Disorders
Shasta Gaughen
Library Binding (Greenhaven Press, Aug. 16, 2004)This newly updated anthology explores issues related to anorexia nervosa, bulimia, compulsive overeating, and other eating disorders. Contributing authors discuss the causes, effects, and available treatments for eating disorders in selections ranging from informative essays and medical studies to personal narratives.
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Consumerism
Uma Kukathas
Paperback (Greenhaven, May 30, 2008)Essays discuss issues related to consumerism, covering such topics as the impact of consumerism on society, humans, the global economy, and the environment.
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Death Penalty
Uma Kukathas
Paperback (Greenhaven Press, Oct. 8, 2007)Book by
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Contemporary Issues Companion - Child Abuse
Bryan J. Grapes
Hardcover (Greenhaven Press, Sept. 1, 2000)Understaffed child welfare agencies across the United States process millions of cases of abuse and neglect every year. The authors in this volume provide insight into the possible causes of child abuse and suggest potential remedies.
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Child Abuse
Jean Leverich
Hardcover (Greenhaven, May 24, 2006)Presents essays with varying points of view regarding the issue of child abuse, covering such areas as the the causes and scope of child abuse, the role of the Internet, the impact on victims, and the preventive measures that can be taken to counteract it.
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Animal Rights
Shasta Gaughen
Paperback (Greenhaven, Nov. 12, 2004)Presents a collection of essays that discuss varying viewpoints on the subject of animals rights, including the legal standpoints, the moral issues, and the scientific standpoints.
