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Opposing Viewpoints Series - Education
Mary E. Williams
Hardcover (Greenhaven Press, Sept. 1, 1999)School choice, multicultural education, and education reform are among the topics explored in this anthology, which replaces Greenhaven's 1992 edition. David C. Berliner and Linda Chavez are among the contributors for this topic.
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Opposing Viewpoints Series - Education
Mary E. Williams
Paperback (Greenhaven Press, Sept. 17, 2004)Standardized testing, No Child Left Behind, diversity, and character education are among the topics covered in this newly updated anthology. Chapters include: What is the State of Education? Are Alternatives to Public Education Viable? What Role Should Religious and Moral Values Play in Public Education? How Could Public Education Be Improved?
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Opposing Viewpoints Series - Education
Mary E. Williams
Hardcover (Greenhaven Press, Sept. 17, 2004)Standardized testing, No Child Left Behind, diversity, and character education are among the topics covered in this newly updated anthology. Chapters include: What is the State of Education? Are Alternatives to Public Education Viable? What Role Should Religious and Moral Values Play in Public Education? How Could Public Education Be Improved?
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Education: Opposing Viewpoints
Mary E. Williams
Paperback (Greenhaven Pr, Jan. 1, 2000)Examines the current state of public schools and explores the issues of school choice, multicultural education, the role of religion in education, and the debate over national standards
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Opposing Viewpoints Series - Abortion
James D. Torr
Hardcover (Greenhaven Press, July 22, 2005)Since 1973, when it became legal nationwide, abortion has been one of the most persistently controversial issues in American politics and culture. The viewpoints in this anthology debate Roe v. Wade, the ethics of abortion, and related issues in the following chapters: Is Abortion Immoral? How Does Abortion Affect Women? Should Abortion Rights Be Restricted? How Are Controversies Over Embryo Testing and Research Related to the Abortion Debate?
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Opposing Viewpoints Series - Abortion
Mary E. Williams
Hardcover (Greenhaven Press, July 31, 2001)In this updated anthology, the Catholic Bishops of the United States, John M. Swomley, Naomi Wolf, and others debate the following issues: Is Abortion Immoral? Should Abortion Rights Be Restricted? Can Abortion Be Justified? Is Abortion Safe?
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Opposing Viewpoints Series - Adoption
Roman Espejo
Hardcover (Greenhaven Press, Oct. 9, 2001)Contemporary debate surrounding adoption involves issues of family preservation, identity, and children's needs. L. Anne Babb, Leslie Doty Hollingsworth, and other adoption experts and advocates respond to the following questions: Should Adoption Be Encouraged? Whose Rights Should Be Protected in the Adoption Process? Are Some Adoptions More Problematic Than Others? Should Adoption Policies Be Changed?
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Opposing Viewpoints Series - Discrimination
Mary E. Williams
Library Binding (Greenhaven Press, July 26, 2002)In this newly updated anthology, authors debate whether discrimination continues to restrict opportunities for minorities, women, and homosexuals. Measures intended to eliminate discrimination, such as affirmative action, reparations for slavery, and diversity training, are also discussed.
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Opposing Viewpoints Series - Addiction
Louise I. Gerdes
Hardcover (Greenhaven Press, May 14, 2004)Authors in this newly updated anthology debate controversies surrounding the concept of addiction, including what behaviors should be considered addictive, what causes addiction, what treatments are most effective, and whether the government should intervene to reduce the costs associated with addiction.
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Opposing Viewpoints Series - War
Louise I. Gerdes
Hardcover (Greenhaven Press, Jan. 14, 2005)Authors in this newly updated anthology debate controversies surrounding the causes and conduct of war, including under what circumstances war is justified, how prisoners and civilians should be treated, and what measures, if any, will prevent wars.
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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?
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Opposing Viewpoints Series - Adoption
Roman Espejo
Hardcover (Greenhaven Press, Oct. 9, 2001)Contemporary debate surrounding adoption involves issues of family preservation, identity, and children's needs. L. Anne Babb, Leslie Doty Hollingsworth, and other adoption experts and advocates respond to the following questions: Should Adoption Be Encouraged? Whose Rights Should Be Protected in the Adoption Process? Are Some Adoptions More Problematic Than Others? Should Adoption Policies Be Changed?