Books in Introducing Issues With Opposing Viewpoints series

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 45th President of the United States has admitted to not paying his full tax burden, so why should the average citizen fork over their hard-earned money? What purpose do taxes serve? Where does the money go? This collection discusses the history and details of taxation and how tax dollars fund everything from public schools to parks to improving infrastructure. Readers will get a sense of how society thrives through regular taxation. But they will also hear how taxation can trap hard-working Americans and hold them back.

A white celebrity boasts dreadlocks in an Instagram post. Fashion models strut down a runway wearing Native American headdresses. A fraternity brother dons blackface as part of his Halloween costume. What do these things have in common? They are acts of cultural appropriation, the oftentimes innocent but nonetheless offensive practice of emulating the culture of a people with less power and privilege. When does appreciation cross the line to become appropriation? The viewpoints in this volume address what constitutes cultural appropriation, how it hurts those it seeks to celebrate, and how to be inspired by a culture without insulting it.

What is the Electoral College, and do the American people really need it? Should the popular vote determine the winner in any given presidential election? This anthology examines the origin and purpose of the Electoral College and offers balanced arguments for and against its use in the general election process. Readers will see how the Electoral College and popular vote can function harmoniously together, as well as examples supporting the viewpoint that the system has broken down and doesn't reflect the popular will.

Inspired by the acclaimed Opposing Viewpoints series, this series helps readers gain an awareness of current issues and develop critical thinking skills by presenting a wealth of information on contemporary issues in a colorful, easy-to-read format.; Stem cell research continues to be a contentious topic. IIOVP: Stem Cell Research explores the questions of if stem cell research is ethical; can stem cell research cure disease; and to what extent should the government support stem cell research.; 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 t

In an attempt to correct the perceived failures of public schools came the notion of school choice. One solution is charter schools: independent, privately run but publicly funded schools that now enroll more than three million students across forty-three states. Another is vouchers, which allow parents to use state dollars at their school of choice. But evidence of vouchers' success is scant, and many argue that they violate the First Amendment. What happens to public school systems when tax dollars go instead to alternative choices? The viewpoints in this anthology examine the debates surrounding education for our future generations.

Once they were the stuff of science fiction, but almost out of nowhere, self-driving cars have become a reality. Experts suggest that driverless cars will appear on our roads within five to twenty years, and Uber has already piloted a self-driving car program in select cities. Driverless cars are undoubtedly cool, but are they safe? Why do we need self-driving cars? Is it a case of technology creating a "need," or will they actually provide a benefit to society? This fascinating and timely volume offers a diverse array of perspectives written by experts on this twenty-first-century subject--

Blogs, Twitter, Facebook, Tumblr, Wikipedia...there are endless sources for information on the Internet. But who can you trust to give you the truth? The catch-all of "fake news" has journalists, politicians, and information junkies alike worried about integrity, veracity, and legitimate sourcing. This collection of authoritative but diverse viewpoints tackles what constitutes fake news, where the term originated, and how it is often used to further politicize the media. Readers will also find discussions of propaganda and whether information disseminated by the American government is the only "real" news.

Restrictions on immigration and visitation have been in place for decades in the name of security and public health, but recently they have become a point of contention, particularly in the United States and many European nations. As terrorist attacks have proliferated around the world, security restrictions have tightened, resulting in an outcry that travel bans are discriminatory and racist. Is it better to be safe than sorry? Are travel bans such as Executive Order 13769 more about politics than security? A wide array of authoritative voices offers their perspectives on this timely and far-reaching debate.

Once they were the stuff of science fiction, but almost out of nowhere, self-driving cars have become a reality. Experts suggest that driverless cars will appear on our roads within five to twenty years, and Uber has already piloted a self-driving car program in select cities. Driverless cars are undoubtedly cool, but are they safe? Why do we need self-driving cars? Is it a case of technology creating a "need," or will they actually provide a benefit to society? This fascinating and timely volume offers a diverse array of perspectives written by experts on this twenty-first-century subject--