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A compendium of opinion on the problems of, inmate composition and treatment of, and alternatives to the U.S. prison system.

"Opposing Viewpoints: The Catholic Church delves into current issues surrounding the Church including the priesthood, and how the Church approaches health, reproduction, homosexuality, and the secular world in the 21st century"--

A compendium of opinion on the governance, impact, challenges, and safety of the Internet.

"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"--

A compendium of opinion surrounding the severity of, legalities of, and policies surrounding human trafficking.

Editor Noah Berlatsky has compiled several essays into a pro versus con sequence that explain issues relating to teachers and ethics. Readers will evaluate the ethical issues surrounding teachers and unions, and the ethical issues around teachers' working conditions. They will analyze ethical issues surrounding testing, and consider the ethical issues for teachers outside the classroom.

Provides readers with pro and con arguments relating to income inequality.

"Each title in the highly acclaimed Opposing Viewpoints series explores a specific issue by placing expert opinions in a unique pro/con format; the viewpoints are selected from a wide range of highly respected and often hard-to-find publications"--

A compendium of opinion on the prevalence of, solutions to, and government response to the abuse of power by frontline police.

A compendium of opinion on genetically modified food, water scarcity, social equity, and economic growth, all within the issue of global sustainability.

"Each title in the highly acclaimed Opposing Viewpoints series explores a specific issue by placing expert opinions in a unique pro/con format; the viewpoints are selected from a wide range of highly respected and often hard-to-find publications."--Provided by publisher.

Discusses issues surround professional football, such as concussions, cheating, and drug use.

A compendium of opinion on the access, insurability, health effects, and social consequences of birth control.

Discusses issues relating to cybercrime, computer security, and data security.

"This title in the Current Controversies series explores the issues surrounding drones, including why drones are controversial, how drone technology has outpaced regulation, whether or not domestic law enforcement agencies should be allowed to use drones, and if commercial drone use should be allowed."--Publisher description.

This edition discusses the current issues surrounding the country of Tibet, allowing readers to address these issues after thoughtful examination. Through the use of carefully selected articles, this book explores how Tibet should be governed, the impact of Chinese rule in Tibet, whether the United States should engage Tibet, and what is the best way to encourage political change.

Presents opposing viewpoints surrounding veteran's issues like employment, education, suicide, and the effectiveness of the Departmentment of Veterans Affaris.

"Examines the barriers women continue to face at work and what can be done to eliminate inequalities in the workplace"--Introduction.

"Provides insight into the feasibility of attaining world peace, various obstacles to it, and the role of the United States in facilitating global harmony"--Introduction.

Discusses issues that have bearing on how scientists work and whether problems not related to the work itself will get in the way of scientists' successs in gaining new knowledge.

Provides readers with opposing viewpoints on the subject of domestic terrorism.

"Opposing Viewpoints: Performance-Enhancing Drugs: 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"--

This collection of articles, in a pro and con format, debates several issues relating to school reform. Across four chapters, readers will evaluate the policies that should guide reform, how students, teachers, and schools should be evaluated, the role of school choice in reform, and whether curriculum content should be reformed. Article sources include Marin Gjaja, J. Puckett, Herbert J. Walberg, Matt Ryder and the Council of Chief State School Officers.

"Opposing Viewpoints: Government Gridlock: 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"--

This assembly of essays explores how the purchasing of firearms, background checks, and current firearm regulation are affecting the rate of gun related violence. Other topics include whether or not gun violence is on the rise and if there is cause for concern. This volume points to recent tragedies and statistical information to supplement varied and passionate viewpoints. Readers will use their critical thinking skills to develop their own intelligent viewpoints. Stellar essay sources include Mayors Against Illegal Guns, Ann Coulter, Dewey G. Cornell, Dave Kopel, and Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America.

Examines controversies and discussions surrounding celebrity, to include the rise of social media, celebrity endorsements, and celebrity reflection of body image, focusing on mainstream celebrities and their place in culture and society.

The changing political climate in Egypt is explored in this volume of collected pro versus con essays. Across four chapters, readers will evaluate how recent political events should be viewed, what the impact is of political and social upheaval, what policies Egypt should adopt, and what U.S. policy should be on Egypt. Stellar essay sources include Barack Obama, Hafez Ghanem, Sharif Nashashibi, Sharif Abdel Kouddous, Mohammad Fadel, Anna Lekas Miller, and Sarah Marusek.

"Examines whether or not alternative energy sources can replace fossil fuels and if the benefits of wind power outweigh its disadvantages. [The] volume also debates the practicality of utility-scale solar power as a practical alternative energy source as well as the advantages and disadvantages of alternative energy in general"--Publisher's website.