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Opposing Viewpoints Series - Gangs
William Dudley, Louise I. Gerdes
Hardcover (Greenhaven Press, Nov. 12, 2004)Gang violence continues to terrorize communities. The authors in this updated anthology debate the nature and scope of the problem, its causes, and what society and the justice system can do to reduce the problems associated with gangs.
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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?
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Opposing Viewpoints Series - Gangs
Laura K. Egendorf
Hardcover (Greenhaven Press, Nov. 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?
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Opposing Viewpoints Series - Gangs
William Dudley, Louise I. Gerdes
Hardcover (Greenhaven Press, Nov. 12, 2004)Gang violence continues to terrorize communities. The authors in this updated anthology debate the nature and scope of the problem, its causes, and what society and the justice system can do to reduce the problems associated with gangs.
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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 - 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 - Global Warming
Cynthia A. Bily
Paperback (Greenhaven Press, Dec. 7, 2007)Most scientists agree that temperatures near the surface of the Earth appear to be increasing, but there is controversy about what this warming might mean. This volume explores the controversy. Is it a potentially catastrophic event caused by humans, or simply a natural and harmless fluctuation such as Earth has seen before? Should governments take steps, including those described by the Kyoto Protocols, to slow down Global Warming -- and would these steps be effective? (20020801)
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Opposing Viewpoints Series - Terrorism
Laura K. Egendorf
Hardcover (Greenhaven Press, Feb. 20, 2004)In the wake of September 11, 2001, the world has become more aware of the dangers of terrorism. The contributors to this volume debate the seriousness of the threat, the causes of terrorism, and how the United States and international community should respond.
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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 - Gambling
James D. Torr
Hardcover (Greenhaven Press, Jan. 18, 2002)Once confined to Nevada, some form of gambling is now legal in all but two states. Authors debate the moral, social, and economic effects of gambling in the following chapters: Is Gambling Immoral? How Serious Is the Problem of Compulsive Gambling? How Does Legalized Gambling Affect Communities? How Should the Government Regulate Gambling?
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Opposing Viewpoints Series - The Homeless
Jennifer A. Hurley
Paperback (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?