Books published by publisher Greenhaven

In this newly updated anthology, authors examine the resurgent problem of infectious disease around the world and discuss how governments and individuals should respond to the threats posed by epidemics. Chapters include: Do Infectious Diseases Pose a Significant Threat to Humanity? What Can Be Done to Curtail the AIDS Epidemic? Are Vaccines Harmful? How Can Food-Borne Illness Be Prevented?

Books in this anthology series focus a wide range of viewpoints onto a single controversial issue, providing in-depth discussions by leading advocates. Articles are printed in their entirety and footnotes and source notes are retained. These books offer the reader not only a full spectrum of dissent on the subject, but also the ability to test the validity of arguments by following up on sources used as evidence. Extensive bibliographies and annotated lists of relevant organizations to contact offer a gateway to further research. This series provides a quick grounding in the issues, a challenge to critical thinking skills, and an excellent research tool in each inexpensive volume.

The History Firsthand series explores major events in world history through vivid eyewitness accounts. Each volume is a compilation of a variety of contemporary narratives and reminiscences from a wide range of perspectives. These personal anecdotes provide readers with a unique and valuable understanding of how people from different backgrounds confront and interpret their times.