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Current Controversies - Family Violence
J. D. Lloyd
Paperback (Greenhaven Press, May 5, 2000)Violence between family members, whether it be in the form of spousal, child, or elder abuse, is an enduring social problem that afflicts millions of American households. Chapters in this revision of Greenhaven's 1996 anthology include: Who Are the Victims of Family Violence? Is the Prevalence of Family Violence Exaggerated? What Are the Causes of Family Violence? How Can Family Violence Be Reduced?
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Current Controversies - Family Violence
J. D. Lloyd
Hardcover (Greenhaven Press, May 25, 2000)Violence between family members, whether it be in the form of spousal, child, or elder abuse, is an enduring social problem that afflicts millions of American households. Chapters in this revision of Greenhaven's 1996 anthology include: Who Are the Victims of Family Violence? Is the Prevalence of Family Violence Exaggerated? What Are the Causes of Family Violence? How Can Family Violence Be Reduced?
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Current Controversies - Youth Violence
Henny H. Kim
Hardcover (Greenhaven Press, June 1, 1998)This anthology examines the problem of violence among the nation's young people. Chapters include: Is Youth Violence a Serious Problem? What Causes Youth Violence? How Can Youth Violence Be Reduced? Should Violent Youths Receive Harsh Punishment?
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Current Controversies - Guns and Violence
Henny H. Kim
Hardcover (Greenhaven Press, March 1, 1999)Tentative chapters include: How Serious Is Gun Violence? Would Gun Control Reduce Crime? Is Gun Control Constitutional? Is Gun Ownership an Effective Means of Self-Defense? What Measures Would Reduce Gun Violence?
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Current Controversies - Guns and Violence
Laura K. Egendorf
Hardcover (Greenhaven Press, Nov. 24, 2004)Gun-related violence is an issue that grips most American communities. The authors in this book debate whether gun violence is a serious problem, what measures can reduce violent incidents, the constitutionality of gun control, and whether guns are the best tool for self defense.
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Current Controversies - Guns and Violence
Laura K. Egendorf
Paperback (Greenhaven Press, Nov. 24, 2004)Gun-related violence is an issue that grips most American communities. The authors in this book debate whether gun violence is a serious problem, what measures can reduce violent incidents, the constitutionality of gun control, and whether guns are the best tool for self defense.
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Current Controversies - Violence Against Women
James D. Torr, Karin Swisher
Hardcover (Greenhaven Press, Sept. 1, 1998)Chapters include: Is Violence Against Women a Serious Problem? What Causes Violence Against Women? Are Current Criminal Justice Approaches to Domestic Violence Effective? How Can Violence Against Women Be Reduced?
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Current Controversies - Violence Against Women
Karen Balkin
Hardcover (Greenhaven Press, Dec. 19, 2003)Violence against women is explored as a U.S. problem as well as a global dilemma. Rape, domestic violence, pornography as a cause of violence, and the effect of learned gender roles are discussed through primary source material. Rape as an instrument of war and worldwide sex-trafficking are covered as well.
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Current Controversies
Various
Library Binding (Greenhaven Publishing, Jan. 15, 2020)Each of these anthologies presents a diverse array of views from a wide spectrum of sources. Views are organized in a question-and-response format to encourage readers to view complex issues from multiple angles. This approach provides students with a concise view of divergent opinions on each topic. Features include: Question-and-answer chapter format offers a balanced approach to arguments on both sides of contemporary debates. Introductions provide the historical and political context necessary to engage with nuanced topics. Curated further reading and organizations to contact lists guide students in continued engagement with the topics covered.
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Current Controversies
Anna E. Lindner, Barbara Krasner, Joellen Mccarty, Andrew Karpan, Bridey Heing, Eamon Doyle
Paperback (Greenhaven Pr, Aug. 15, 2019)Each anthology in the Current Controversies series presents a diverse array of views from a wide spectrum of sources. Views are organized in a question-and-response format to encourage readers to view complex issues from multiple angles. This approach provides students with a concise view of divergent opinions on each topic. Features include: Essays, articles, and primary sources in one convenient source. Website lists and further information sections encourage further research and independent study.
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Current Controversies
Various
Paperback (Greenhaven Publishing, Jan. 15, 2020)Each of these anthologies presents a diverse array of views from a wide spectrum of sources. Views are organized in a question-and-response format to encourage readers to view complex issues from multiple angles. This approach provides students with a concise view of divergent opinions on each topic. Features include: Question-and-answer chapter format offers a balanced approach to arguments on both sides of contemporary debates. Introductions provide the historical and political context necessary to engage with nuanced topics. Curated further reading and organizations to contact lists guide students in continued engagement with the topics covered.