Books published by publisher Greenhaven

Where does the United States fit in the global marketplace? Just how much are we exporting to, and importing from, other nations, and shouldn't those goods and services be regulated? The viewpoints in this anthology introduce readers to the pros and cons of globalization and the pitfalls involved with free trade. Readers will learn about trade restrictions, taxes, and tariffs, as well as topics like foreign investments, outsourcing, and why it may be better to keep business interests and industry within U.S. borders.

Over thirty-five years ago, Greenhaven Press began publishing the Opposing Viewpoints series to help students gain an awareness of current issues and develop critical thinking skills. The Introducing Issues with Opposing Viewpoints series continues that tradition, presenting a wealth of information on contemporary issues in a colorful, easy-to-read format. In addition to pro/con articles, each Introducing Issues with Opposing Viewpoints volume includes appealing features designed to help students understand the complexities of current issues:Full-color photographs, charts, graphs, and cartoons supplement the textSidebars present easy-to-understand statisticsEngaging fact boxes provide at-a-glance informationQuestions that focus on vocabulary aid reading comprehensionGlossary, annotated bibliography, Web sites, and organizations to contact supplement student research

"The issue of whether the Confederate flag belongs in front of government buildings, or even on Southern pride paraphernalia, has been a hot button for more than a century, long after the Civil War was fought and won. This book takes a close look at the flag's origins, its controversial history, what meaning it has for Americans living today, and the ongoing debate on its use and display"--

The systematic extermination of about 1.5 million Armenians by the Ottoman government during and after WWI inspired the formulation of a new term that would come to haunt the modern civilized worldgenocide. It was a harbinger of other genocides that would deeply scar and stain the twentieth century. To this day, Turkey denies the genocide, instead claiming that the victims died of starvation or the violence of isolated gangs or the unintended effects of legitimate deportation. These ongoing denials and evasions have generated enormous debate, criticism, and controversywithin and without Turkeyall of which is laid out here for readers to sift through and evaluate and within which they may pursue and locate the truth.