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Opposing Viewpoints Series - Advertising
Laura K. Egendorf
Hardcover (Greenhaven Press, July 15, 2005)Advertising is an inescapable element of modern life. In this anthology the authors consider the impact of advertising in the following chapters: Is Advertising Harmful? Does Advertising Exploit Children? Should Political Advertising Be Reformed? What Is the Future of Advertising?
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The End of the World: Opposing Viewpoints
Michael Arvey
Library Binding (Greenhaven Pr, Sept. 1, 1992)Explores different theories about how the world might end, including such possibilities as an extraterrestrial calamity, an environmental disaster, or a mystical apocalypse
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Welfare: Opposing Viewpoints
Charles P. Cozic, Paul A. Winters
Paperback (Greenhaven Pr, Jan. 1, 1997)A collection of essays by different authors examines welfare and welfare reform in response to questions about the system's problems and efficacy
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Slavery: Opposing Viewpoints
William Dudley
Library Binding (Econo-Clad Books, Sept. 16, 1992)None
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Opposing Viewpoints Series - Gambling
James D. Torr
Hardcover (Greenhaven Press, Jan. 18, 2002)Once confined to Nevada, some form of gambling is now legal in all but two states. Authors debate the moral, social, and economic effects of gambling in the following chapters: Is Gambling Immoral? How Serious Is the Problem of Compulsive Gambling? How Does Legalized Gambling Affect Communities? How Should the Government Regulate Gambling?
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Opposing Viewpoints Digests - Gangs
Gail B. Stewart
Paperback (Greenhaven Press, Aug. 16, 1998)What encourages gang behavior? Are gangs a serious problem? How can gangs and the illegal activity they engage in be controlled? These are just some of the issues covered in this provocative book.
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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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Capitalism Opposing Viewpoints
Bruno Leone
Library Binding (Greenhaven Pr, March 1, 1986)An anthology tracing the key elements of capitalistic theory and practice from Karl Marx to the present. Also includes opposing views on the relationship of capitalism and labor, the strengths and weaknesses of capitalism, its impact on the Third World, and its future.An anthology tracing the key elements of capitalistic theory and practice from Karl Marx to the present and also includes opposing views on the relationship of capitalism and labor, the strengths and weaknesses of capitalism, its impact on the Third World, and its future
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The Family: Opposing Viewpoints
Mary E. Williams, Karin Swisher
Library Binding (Greenhaven Pr, Sept. 1, 1997)Provides essays on controversial topics relating to the family, such as the effects of divorce law reforms, adoption policies, and work-related policies
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Euthanasia: Opposing Viewpoints
Carol Wekesser
Hardcover (Greenhaven Pr, Feb. 16, 1995)None
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Opposing Viewpoints Series - Death & Dying
Paul A. Winters
Paperback (Greenhaven Press, June 1, 1997)Ronald Dworkin, Michael Ventura, Anne E. Fade, and Burke Balch examine current and perennial views on issues surrounding death and dying.
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Opposing Viewpoints Series - Gangs
Laura K. Egendorf
Hardcover (Greenhaven Press, Nov. 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?