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Opposing Viewpoints Series - The Homeless
Jennifer A. Hurley
Hardcover (Greenhaven Press, June 5, 2001)Visible on the streets of every American city, the homeless continue to elicit emotional debate. This anthology contains the following chapters: Is Homelessness a Serious Problem? What Are the Causes of Homelessness? What Housing Options Would Benefit the Homeless?
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Opposing Viewpoints Series - Child Abuse
Katie De Koster, Jennifer A. Hurley
Hardcover (Greenhaven Press, Sept. 1, 1998)In this anthology, which replaces Greenhaven's 1994 edition, contributors debate the cause of child abuse and how society should address this problem.
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Opposing Viewpoints Series - America's Youth
Roman Espejo
Library Binding (Greenhaven Press, Nov. 7, 2002)America's largest generation of teenagers yet is now coming of age. Therefore, the future of the nation rests on how society confronts the challenges that face youths today. Teen social issues such as drug abuse, gun violence, and peer pressure are examined in this timely volume.
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Opposing Viewpoints Series - Africa
Laura K. Egendorf
Paperback (Greenhaven Press, Aug. 13, 2004)Africa is a continent beset with social, economic, and political problems. The authors in this book debate the issues facing modern Africa in the following chapters: What Problems Does Africa Face? How Can the Spread of AIDS in Africa Be Reduced? What Policies Will Best Help Africa? How Can Africa's Wild Lands Be Preserved?
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Opposing Viewpoints Series - The Internet
James D. Torr
Hardcover (Greenhaven Press, April 15, 2005)Technology has the power to transform society. The authors in this volume examine the diverse effects of the Internet revolution-and suggest ways in which the technology can be harnessed for the better-in the following chapters: How Does the Internet Affect Society? How Serious Is the Problem of Illegal Activity on the Internet? How Should the Internet Be Regulated? What Will Be The Future of the Internet?
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Opposing Viewpoints Series - Medicine
Laura K. Egendorf
Paperback (Greenhaven Press, Aug. 30, 2002)Billions of dollars are spent each year in the American health care system. In this volume, the authors debate the problems facing American medicine, the benefits and drawbacks of alternative treatments and new medical technologies, and how medicine might change in the coming years.
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Opposing Viewpoints Series - Culture Wars
Mary E. Williams
Hardcover (Greenhaven Press, June 11, 2003)This anthology, which replaces Greenhaven's 1998 edition, spotlights current debates on American morality, social values, religion, and popular culture. Chapters include: Is American Culture in Decline? What Political and Cultural Influences Benefit Society?
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Opposing Viewpoints Series - Hate Groups
Brenda Stalcup, Tamara L. Roleff, Mary E. Williams
Hardcover (Greenhaven Press, Aug. 18, 1998)Black church burnings, the rise of militias, and other developments have raised concern about the spread of racist organizations. Tentative chapters include: Do Certain Groups Promote Hate and Violence? Are Hate Crimes a Serious Problem?
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Opposing Viewpoints Series - The Family
Auriana Ojeda
Hardcover (Greenhaven Press, Jan. 30, 2003)In this anthology, authors examine the state of the family. Issues discussed include marriage and divorce, alternative families, adoption, and family policies.
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Opposing Viewpoints Series - The Family
Mary E. Williams, Karin Swisher
Paperback (Greenhaven Press, June 1, 1997)This anthology features debate on alternatives to the traditional two-parent family as well as argument about societal changes and reforms that have influenced the family. Joseph Bernardin, Shere Hite, and others address this topic.
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Opposing Viewpoints Set
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Library Binding (Greenhaven Pr, Jan. 1, 2017)None
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Opposing Viewpoints Series - Africa
William Dudley
Hardcover (Greenhaven Press, Sept. 1, 1999)Political leaders, scholars, foreign policy and development experts, and human rights activists are among those featured in this anthology that examines important contemporary issues facing Africa.