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  • Opposing Viewpoints Series - Garbage & Recycling

    Helen Cothran

    Paperback (Greenhaven Press, Aug. 22, 2002)
    Rapid computer obsolescence has resulted in thousands of computers -- which contain toxic components -- being disposed of each year. Authors debate whether America's consumerist lifestyle is creating serious garbage problems in the following chapters: Is Garbage a Serious Problem? Is Recycling Effective? Is Toxic Waste Disposal a Serious Problem? What Innovations Will Help Reduce Waste?
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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.

  • Opposing Viewpoints Series - Garbage & Recycling

    Helen Cothran

    Library Binding (Greenhaven Press, Aug. 22, 2002)
    Rapid computer obsolescence has resulted in thousands of computers -- which contain toxic components -- being disposed of each year. Authors debate whether America's consumerist lifestyle is creating serious garbage problems in the following chapters: Is Garbage a Serious Problem? Is Recycling Effective? Is Toxic Waste Disposal a Serious Problem? What Innovations Will Help Reduce Waste?

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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?

  • 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)

  • 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.

  • 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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

  • Opposing Viewpoints Series - Gun Violence

    James D. Torr

    Paperback (Greenhaven Press, July 17, 2001)
    America has higher levels of gun violence than any other developed nation, but gun control is one of the most politically divisive issues in the country. Authors debate the problem in the following chapters: How Serious Is the Problem of Gun Violence? Does Private Ownership of Handguns Increase the Threat of Gun Violence? Does the Constitution Protect Private Gun Ownership? How Can Gun Violence Be Reduced?