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Books in Opposing Viewpoints Series series

  • The Aging Population

    Margaret Haerens

    Paperback (Greenhaven Press, March 7, 2014)
    Each title in the highly acclaimed Opposing Viewpoints series explores a specific issue by placing expert opinions in a unique pro/con format; the viewpoints are selected from a wide range of highly respected and often hard-to-find publications.; Opposing Viewpoints: Aging Population explores numerous impacts of the aging population, including the economic consequences of an aging population, the social and legal issues of an aging population, social security and the medical challenges that face a; "Each volume in the Opposing Viewpoints Series could serve as a model…not only providing access to a wide diversity of opinions, but also stimulating readers to do further research for group discussion and individual interest. Both shrill and moderate, th
  • 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.
  • Opposing Viewpoints Series - The Information Revolution

    Laura K. Egendorf

    Hardcover (Greenhaven Press, Oct. 10, 2003)
    Few inventions have had a greater impact on modern society than the computer and the Internet. The authors in this anthology debate the ways in which the Information Revolution has changed society, its effect on education and personal freedoms, and the future role of these technologies.
  • Opposing Viewpoints Series - The Homeless

    Jennifer A. Hurley

    Hardcover (Greenhaven Press, June 5, 2001)
    Visible on the streets of every American city, the homeless continue to elicit emotional debate. This anthology contains the following chapters: Is Homelessness a Serious Problem? What Are the Causes of Homelessness? What Housing Options Would Benefit the Homeless?
  • War

    Louise I. Gerdes

    Paperback (Greenhaven Press, Jan. 14, 2005)
    Provides essays offering varying viewpoints on the causes of war, how wars should be conducted, and the prevention of war.
  • Opposing Viewpoints Series - Animal Experimentation

    Helen Cothran

    Hardcover (Greenhaven Press, Jan. 22, 2002)
    The use of companion animals such as dogs in medical experiments has intensified the debate about animal testing. Doctors, researchers, and activists argue whether or not animals should be experimented on in the following chapters: Do Animals Have Rights? Is Animal Experimentation Justified? How Should Animal Experimentation Be Conducted? Should Scientists Pursue New Forms of Animal Experimentation?
  • Opposing Viewpoints Series - Gangs

    Laura K. Egendorf

    Paperback (Greenhaven Press, Sept. 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?
  • Euthanasia: Opposing Viewpoints

    Carol Wekesser

    Paperback (Greenhaven Pr, Feb. 16, 1995)
    Euthanasia: Opposing Viewpoints (Opposing Viewpoints Series)
  • Sexual Assault on Campus

    Greenhaven Press

    Hardcover (Greenhaven Press, Feb. 4, 2016)
    Opposing Viewpoints SeriesFor over 25 years, the Greenhaven Press Opposing Viewpoints Series has developed and set the standard for current-issue studies. With more than 90 volumes covering nearly every controversial contemporary topic, Opposing Viewpoints is the leading source for libraries and classrooms in need of current-issue materials. Each title explores a specific issue by placing expert opinions in a unique pro/con format. The viewpoints are selected from a wide range of highly respected and often hard-to-find sources and publications. By choosing from such diverse sources and including both popular and unpopular views, the Opposing Viewpoints editorial team has adhered to its commitment to editorial objectivity. Readers are exposed to many sides of a debate, which promotes issue awareness as well as critical thinking. In short, Opposing Viewpoints is the best research and learning tool for exploring the issues that continually shape and define our turbulent and changing world.
  • The European Union

    Noel Merino

    Paperback (Greenhaven Press, June 6, 2008)
    Each title explores a specific issue by placing expert opinions in a unique pro/con format, exposing readers to many sides of a debate which promotes issue awareness as well as critical thinking.
  • Opposing Viewpoints Series - Epidemics

    William Dudley, Mary E. Williams

    Hardcover (Greenhaven Press, Sept. 1, 1998)
    Recent virus outbreaks and the resistance of some infectious diseases to antibiotics have raised fears that humanity is at increased risk of epidemics. Chapters include: Do Infectious Diseases Pose a Significant Threat to Humanity? What Can Be Done to Cure Them?
  • Education

    Noel Merino

    Paperback (Greenhaven Press, Feb. 17, 2014)
    Each title in the highly acclaimed Opposing Viewpoints series explores a specific issue by placing expert opinions in a unique pro/con format; the viewpoints are selected from a wide range of highly respected and often hard-to-find publications.; Opposing Viewpoints: Education examines what the state of education is in America, if school alternatives are a good idea, if religion and religious ideas should be part of public education, and how the education system should be improved.; "Each volume in the Opposing Viewpoints Series could serve as a model…not only providing access to a wide diversity of opinions, but also stimulating readers to do further research for group discussion and individual interest. Both shrill and moderate, th