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  • Opposing Viewpoints Series - Gun Violence

    James D. Torr

    Hardcover (Greenhaven Press, July 17, 2001)
    America has higher levels of gun violence than any other developed nation, but gun control is one of the most politically divisive issues in the country. Authors debate the problem in the following chapters: How Serious Is the Problem of Gun Violence? Does Private Ownership of Handguns Increase the Threat of Gun Violence? Does the Constitution Protect Private Gun Ownership? How Can Gun Violence Be Reduced?

  • Opposing Viewpoints Series - Garbage & Recycling

    Helen Cothran

    Library Binding (Greenhaven Press, Aug. 22, 2002)
    Rapid computer obsolescence has resulted in thousands of computers -- which contain toxic components -- being disposed of each year. Authors debate whether America's consumerist lifestyle is creating serious garbage problems in the following chapters: Is Garbage a Serious Problem? Is Recycling Effective? Is Toxic Waste Disposal a Serious Problem? What Innovations Will Help Reduce Waste?

  • 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?

  • Opposing Viewpoints Series - American Values

    Mary E. Williams

    Paperback (Greenhaven Press, Sept. 24, 2004)
    In this updated anthology, authors discuss the nature of such values as patriotism, consumerism, religion, and altruism. Chapters include: What Values Should America Uphold? Is America in Moral Decline? How Should Patriotism Be Defined? How Could American Values Be Improved?

  • Opposing Viewpoints Series - Mass Media

    William Dudley

    Paperback (Greenhaven Press, July 12, 2004)
    The media, whether in the form of television, newspapers, or the Internet, pervades and influences American life and thought. The authors in this anthology debate issues including media bias, government regulation, the role of the media in political campaigns, and media ownership.

  • Opposing Viewpoints Series - Medicine

    Laura K. Egendorf

    Library Binding (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.

  • Opposing Viewpoints Series - Hate Groups

    Brenda Stalcup, Tamara L. Roleff, Mary E. Williams

    Hardcover (Greenhaven Press, Sept. 1, 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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

  • 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.

  • Endangered Oceans - Opposing Viewpoints Series

    William Dudley

    Hardcover (Greenhaven Press, Jan. 1, 1999)
    How to best manage the oceans' resources and prevent their environmental degradation is a complex challenge requiring the cooperative efforts of the world's nations.
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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.