Bøger af Noah Berlatsky

This anthology contains a collection of essays that present contrasting viewpoints on bullying. Taken together, they offer a diverse array of opinions about the importance and effectiveness of anti-bullying initiatives. Readers will evaluate whether bullying is a growing problem, whether parents should pay the price for having children who bully others, and whether cyberbullying is an epidemic. Disparate views of complex issues are encapsulated into a question-and-response format. Important facts, perfect for report writing, are dispersed throughout in eye-catching boxed insets.

The increasing volatility in American politics often leads many people to wonder if the two-party system is still a viable, and healthy, part of the political process. Directly supporting key Social Studies curriculum and political science studies, this informative anthology tackles the many questions related to the two-party system in America. Readers are presented with essays and articles that expand upon topics such as third-party campaigns, the electoral college, and gerrymandering.

The United States seems enmeshed in the Middle East permanently, with the reason for involvement changing year after year. However, this is not the only way to look at U.S. involvement. This anthology interrogates this question and others from diverse and conflicting perspectives, helping readers to understand the key issues and ideas underpinning U.S. policy in the Middle East. This reading and analysis ties into Social Studies curriculum.

As technology makes the world more accessible, it is increasingly important to develop a wide perspective on social issues as well as political, environmental, and health issues of global significance. This volume focuses on the issue of population growth from a variety of international perspectives. Readers will evaluate population growth and its relationship to hunger, the environment, the economy, and society. Essay sources include WALHI / The Indonesian Forum for Environment, The Economist, and The Galapagos Conservancy. Helpful features include an annotated table of contents, a world map and country index, a bibliography, and a subject index.

Comics expert Noah Berlatsky takes us on a wild ride through the Wonder Woman comics of the 1940s, vividly illustrating how William Marston's many quirks and contradictions, along with the odd disproportionate composition created by illustrator Harry Peter, produced a comic that was radically ahead of its time in terms of its bold presentation of female power and sexuality.

"Opposing Viewpoints is the leading source for libraries and classrooms in need of current-issue materials. The viewpoints are selected from a wide range of highly respected sources and publications"--

Each anthology is composed of a wide spectrum of sources written by many of the foremost authorities in their respective fields. This unique approach provides students with a concise view of divergent opinions on each topic. Extensive book and periodical bibliographies and a list of organizations to contact are also included."