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The Revolutionary Period: 1750-1783
Bruce Thompson
Paperback (Greenhaven Press, Feb. 7, 2003)The period of American history from 1750 to 1783 was revolutionary in more than one sense. Authors in this anthology examine the political and military events that led to American independence from Britain, as well as the many social and cultural changes that shaped early America.
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American History by Era - Antebellum America: 1784-1850, Volume 4
William Dudley
Paperback (Greenhaven Press, Feb. 7, 2003)The time between America's independence in 1784 and the year 1850 was an era of remarkable growth in territory and power for the new nation, as well as a time of social ferment and change. Americans created a constitutional government, expanded westward, and grappled with the problem of slavery.
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Living throug the Space Race
Bill McConnell
Hardcover (Greenhaven, April 25, 2006)Presents a collection of speeches, articles, and personal narratives describing life during the period of intense rivalry between the Unites States and the Soviet Union over space satellites, manned space flights, and the race to the moon.
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History Firsthand - The Holocaust: Death Camps
Tamara L. Roleff
Paperback (Greenhaven Press, Oct. 4, 2001)Approximately six million Jews were killed during the Holocaust in World War II. The authors in this anthology offer personal accounts of the death camps in which many of them lived for years. The essays discuss the inmates' arrival in the camps, their daily struggle for survival, the work they were forced to perform, how they managed to continue living among so much death, their feelings upon liberation, and how the Germans felt About the Hitler's Final Solution to the Jewish Problem.
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When Is Free Speech Hate Speech?
Marty Gitlin
Library Binding (Greenhaven Pr, Aug. 15, 2017)Offers opposing viewpoints on the legality of hate speech, covering such topics as distinguishing it from free speech, whether or not it should be criminalized, and if it is protected under the First Amendment.
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Drug Legalization
Noel Merino
Paperback (Greenhaven Press, March 10, 2015)A look at the controversies surrounding drug legalization.
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How Does Religion Influence Politics?
Stefan Kiesbye
Paperback (Greenhaven Pr, April 1, 2010)Will be shipped from US. Used books may not include companion materials, may have some shelf wear, may contain highlighting/notes, may not include CDs or access codes. 100% money back guarantee.
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Opposing Viewpoints in American History: From Reconstruction to the Present
William Dudley
Library Binding (Greenhaven Pr, Jan. 1, 1996)1996 Opposing Viewpoints in American History Volume II: From Reconstruction to the Present (H) by David L. Bender, Bruno Leone, William Dudley, & John C. Chalberg ***ISBN-13: 9781565103504 ***340 Pages
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Opposing Viewpoints Series - Terminal Illness
Andrea C Nakaya
Paperback (Greenhaven, May 6, 2005)Presents a collection of essays that offer varying viewpoints on the topic of care for the terminally ill.
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Mental Illness
Mary E. Williams
Paperback (Greenhaven, Dec. 8, 2006)Presents a collection of essays with different viewpoints on mental illness, with discussions on the prevalence of the disease in America, best treatment options, involuntary commitment, and mental illness in teenagers and veterans.
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Drug Abuse
Jackie Leshkevich
Hardcover (Greenhaven, Dec. 11, 2006)Presents essays that cover varying opinions on the subject of drug abuse, including if there is a teen drug abuse crisis, whether legalizing drugs would reduce or increase drug abuse, and what role marijuana plays in drug abuse.
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Civil Rights Movement
Jill Karson
Paperback (Greenhaven, Oct. 29, 2004)Presents varying opinions surrounding the civil rights movement, discussing the causes, tactics, and key figures.