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Dealing With Crime
Judith Anderson
Library Binding (Smart Apple Media, Aug. 1, 2006)Debates various topics involving crime, including "Should prisons be used for treatment rather than punishment?", "Is it every adult's right to own a gun?", and "Should ID cards be introduced to tackle crime?"
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Rich World, Poor World
Melanie Jarman
Library Binding (Smart Apple Media, Aug. 1, 2006)Debates various topics involving responsibilities to help the poor, including "Should countries with civil wars still be given aid?", "Will debt relief help the poor?," and "Can celebrity-led campaigns make a difference?"
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Protecting Species and Habitats
Sue Barraclough
Hardcover (Franklin Watts Ltd, Oct. 27, 2005)None
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Keeping Peace in the World
Adam Hibbert
Library Binding (Smart Apple Media, Aug. 1, 2006)Debates various issues involving peace efforts, including "Do crimes against humanity justify invading a country?", "Does United Nations peacekeeping work?", and "Will environmental crises lead to wars?"
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The Power of the Media
Adam Hibbert
Library Binding (Smart Apple Media, Aug. 1, 2006)Debates various issues involving the media, including "Is advertising to children wrong?", "Should the media be free to report on the private lives of public figures?", and "Should the media censor extremists' views?"
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The Impact of Big Business
Melanie Jarman
Library Binding (Smart Apple Media, Aug. 1, 2006)Debates various topics involving big business, including "Are oil companies too powerful?," "Should pharmaceutical patents still apply in developing countries?", and "Should big business be allowed into schools?"
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What's Your Point of View on School Issues?
Globe Fearon
Paperback (Globe Fearon, Jan. 1, 1999)None
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Rich World,/Poor World
Melanie Jarman
Hardcover (Franklin Watts Ltd, Feb. 23, 2006)Features debates on key social and political issues in the 21st century. Set out with 'fors' and 'againsts' on each question of debate, this work includes case studies and statistical data.
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Keeping Peace in the World
Adam Hibbert
Hardcover (Franklin Watts Ltd, Jan. 26, 2006)Features debates on key social and political issues in the 21st century. Set out with 'fors' and 'againsts' on each question of debate, this work includes case studies and statistical data.
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Health Care: Should It Be Universal?
Anita Croy
Library Binding (Lucent Press, July 15, 2019)Is universal health care a good idea? Has the Affordable Care Act been a success or a failure? These questions can be answered many different ways. Readers are introduced to the variety of views on health care as they take a deep dive into this crucial current events topic. The narrative encourages readers to become more informed citizens, and sidebars that present expert viewpoints help them gain a deeper understanding of the health care debate. Readers are also inspired to take part in this debate through discussion questions that deepen their critical thinking skills.
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The Arms Race: Will Anyone Win the Weapons Race?
Anita Croy
Paperback (Lucent Press, July 15, 2019)Arms races are often associated with the Cold War, but they're still a reality around the world today. Issues such as military aggression and nuclear weapons are complex, but they're presented to readers in an accessible way. A fact-filled main text, engaging full-color photographs, and helpful graphic organizers richly present details about the arms race. Readers are challenged to think for themselves about international arms races as they explore discussion questions and are asked to compare and contrast the viewpoints of experts. Although news stories about weapons and wars might seem frightening to young people, this volume stresses the importance of facts over fearmongering.
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Terrorism: Are We All at Risk?
Anita Croy
Library Binding (Lucent Press, July 15, 2019)Debates about foreign and domestic terrorism are often presented as exclusively for adults. However, these issues affect young people as well, so it's important for them to find a voice in these debates. Readers will develop their own voice and viewpoints as they explore basic facts and opinions concerning terrorism. Sidebars feature a variety of viewpoints from experts. This essential information is presented alongside full-color photographs and graphic organizers. Discussion questions allow readers to analyze and enhance their opinions.
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