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Current Controversies - Racism
Mary E. Williams
Hardcover (Greenhaven Press, Dec. 10, 2003)Some analysts believe that racism is no longer a serious problem, while others insist that discrimination continues to oppress minorities and impede their social and economic progress. Chapters in this anthology include: How Prevalent Is Racism? How Can Racism Be Combated?
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Current Controversies - Racism
Mary E. Williams
Hardcover (Greenhaven Press, Dec. 10, 2003)Some analysts believe that racism is no longer a serious problem, while others insist that discrimination continues to oppress minorities and impede their social and economic progress. Chapters in this anthology include: How Prevalent Is Racism? How Can Racism Be Combated?
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Current Controversies - Racism
Jennifer A. Hurley
Hardcover (Greenhaven Press, June 1, 1998)Some commentators claim that the civil rights movement effectively eliminated discrimination in American society. Others insist that racism continues to oppress minorities and impede their economic and professional progress. Authors debate the extent of race relations in the following chapters: How Prevalent Is Racism In U.S. Society? How Does Racism Affect Minorities? Is Affirmative Action Effective? How Can Racism Be Combated?
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Current Controversies - Hate Crimes
Tamara L. Roleff
Hardcover (Greenhaven Press, Sept. 1, 2000)Hate crimes are those perpetrated against a particular individual or group solely because of their race, religion, or sexual orientation. As American society strives to become more tolerant and accepting of diversity, awareness of such crimes has increased--with some arguing that individuals who commit hate-based crimes receive harsher penalties than those who commit similarly violent offenses. Authors explore the issue in the following chapters: Are Hate Crimes a Serious Problem? Should Special Penalties Apply to Hate Crimes? Should Hate Speech Be Restricted? What Groups Pose a Threat to Society?
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Current Controversies - Suicide
Leslie A. Miller, Paul A. Rose
Hardcover (Greenhaven Press, March 1, 2000)Chapters analyze the causes of suicide, how suicide can be prevented, whether individuals have a right to suicide, and whether physicians should be involved in assisting suicide.
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Pollution. Current Controversies
James Haley
Paperback (Greenhaven Press, Aug. 30, 2002)While no one wants to breath smog or swim in polluted rivers, people often disagree about how serious pollution is and how to keep the environment pristine. Environmentalists, policy makers, and others debate the extent and causes of pollution as well as how to prevent it in this timely volume.
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Current Controversies - Suicide
Leslie A. Miller, Paul A. Rose
Paperback (Greenhaven Press, March 1, 2000)Chapters analyze the causes of suicide, how suicide can be prevented, whether individuals have a right to suicide, and whether physicians should be involved in assisting suicide.
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Current Controversies - Minorities
Mary E. Williams
Hardcover (Greenhaven Press, June 1, 1997)The role and status of minorities in America continues to provoke fervent debate. In this anthology, authors discuss issues related to America's minorities in the following chapters: Do Minorities Continue to Face Discrimination? Are Race Relations Improving? What Policies Benefit Minorities? How are Changing Racial Demographics Affecting America?
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Current Controversies - Pollution
James Haley
Library Binding (Greenhaven Press, Aug. 30, 2002)While no one wants to breath smog or swim in polluted rivers, people often disagree about how serious pollution is and how to keep the environment pristine. Environmentalists, policy makers, and others debate the extent and causes of pollution as well as how to prevent it in this timely volume.
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Current Controversies - Hate Crimes
Tamara L. Roleff
Hardcover (Greenhaven Press, Sept. 1, 2000)Hate crimes are those perpetrated against a particular individual or group solely because of their race, religion, or sexual orientation. As American society strives to become more tolerant and accepting of diversity, awareness of such crimes has increased--with some arguing that individuals who commit hate-based crimes receive harsher penalties than those who commit similarly violent offenses. Authors explore the issue in the following chapters: Are Hate Crimes a Serious Problem? Should Special Penalties Apply to Hate Crimes? Should Hate Speech Be Restricted? What Groups Pose a Threat to Society?
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Current Controversies
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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.
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Current Controversies Fall 2020
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Library Binding (Greenhaven Pr, Aug. 15, 2020)Each anthology in this set 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: Volume 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 each topic.