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This anthology examines issues related to Pakistan, such as whether religious extremism is increasing there, its nuclear arsenal, the Pakistan-Indian conflict, and U.S. involvement. The book is composed of a wide spectrum of primary 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. Important facts, perfect for report writing, are dispersed throughout in eye-catching boxed insets.

"Opposing Viewpoints: Cuba: 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 volume explores the topic of racial profiling or any police-initiated action that relies on the race, ethnicity, or national origin rather than the behavior of an individual. The editor presents varied expert opinions that examine many of the different aspects that surround this issue.

This essential volume discusses the impact of outsourcing on business, the U.S., and global economy as well as U.S. government regulation. The viewpoints are selected from a wide range of highly respected sources and publications. By choosing from such diverse sources and including both popular and unpopular views, readers are exposed to many sides of a debate, which promotes issue awareness as well as critical thinking.

Discussions center around the subject of genetic engineering with essays for and against each topic.

This book explores the popularity and use of social networking worldwide, which for twenty-first century standards, is essential to understand. Readers will evaluate how social networking is used in different cultures, and whether social networking has an impact on democratic movements and what that impact may be. They will explore social networking and access to information/censorship. Primary sources, including speeches and government documents, join essays from international sources for a truly panoramic view. Helpful features include an annotated table of contents, a world map and country index, a bibliography, and a subject index.

A veteran of World War I, Erich Maria Remarque found himself in a unique position to render the experience of war, both its internal and external ravages, in an intimate and realistic way. Responding directly to the then-nameless trauma many veterans and soldiers experienced in their lives, Remarque's novel is often hailed as pacifist work, though it often defies classification as a result of its undeniable loyalty to simple storytelling. This compelling volume explores the life and work of Erich Maria Remarque and expands upon the theme of war present in his classic novel. Readers are presented with a diverse set of essays that provide a wide range of perspectives on questions such as whether war results in a loss of innocence, and whether the book offers critiques of modern warfare. This edition also touches upon current perspectives related to war and peace, allowing readers to connect the events of the text to the issues of today's world.

This volume addresses controversial questions regarding the issue of organ donation, including body parts as property, selling organs, and the need to increase donations. The viewpoints are selected from a wide range of highly respected publications. They are arranged in a pro versus con format to provide a balanced study. Readers are exposed to many sides of a debate, which promotes issue awareness as well as critical thinking. Essay sources include The Economist, St. Louis Post-Dispatch, and the United States Government Accountability Office.

This volume explores the topic of paranormal phenomena by presenting varied expert opinions that examine many of the different aspects that surround this issue. The essays investigate topics such as the existence of ghosts, psychic abilities, reincarnation, and extraterrestrial spacecraft. Scientists, parapsychologists, theologians, and others consider whether research and study of the paranormal is scientifically viable. The viewpoints are selected from a wide range of highly respected sources and publications. It allows the reader to attain the higher-level critical thinking and reading skills that are essential in a culture of diverse and contradictory opinions.

This volume examines various viewpoints concerning being a parent.

This volume examines how today's standards of attractiveness and plastic surgery techniques have changed in light of multicultural and global influences. It explores various related topics by presenting varied expert opinions that examine many of the different aspects that surround this issue.

This book explores the controversy around homosexuality, covering the basis of homosexuality, same-sex marriage, and adoption. It places expert opinions in a unique pro versus con format. The viewpoints are selected from a wide range of highly respected sources and publications. By choosing from diverse sources and including both popular and unpopular views, readers are exposed to many sides of a debate, which promotes issue awareness as well as critical thinking.

Though various sources have reported a decline in e-book sales for traditional publishers in 2015 compared to 2014, no one has come up with a clear reason for the drop. The primary source writings in this anthology have been selected to provide your readers with a broad spectrum of viewpoints on e-books. These essays offer expert opinions on the inherent value of e-books vs. print books. Students are encouraged to see the validity of divergent opinions, so that they may understand the debate inclusively. An important question about the topic is presented in each chapter, and viewpoints are organized based on their response. Fact boxes summarize important information for researchers, and an extensive bibliography is included.

This anthology contains a diverse collection of essays on rap and hip hop. Multiple viewpoints of issues are encapsulated in each chapter with the use of a question-and-response format. By evaluating contrasting viewpoints on topics, readers can attain a complete and balanced knowledge of the issues. Important facts, perfect for report writing, are dispersed throughout in eye-catching boxed insets, and an extensive bibliography is included.

The editors examine the ways in which medical technology benefits and hinder society. They argue such questions as the medical technology "curve" and its impact on patient outcomes, the cost of providing cutting edge medical technology to patients, and the government's role in the development and procurement of medical technology. Varied expert opinions that examine many of the different aspects that surround this issue are presented.

This volume examines various viewpoints concerning the causes of natural disasters and how effective government, media, and other responses have been.

This volume takes a look at various viewpoints concerning airport security in the United States.

This volume examines various questions regarding national and international free trade.

"Human Rights: 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"--

Across four chapters, four main questions about bioterrorism are answered through lively debates provided by several articles and essays. How great is the threat of bioterrorism? What are the issues associated with biodefense research? How should the United states prepare for and protect against bioterrorism? What anti-bioterrorism policies should the United States have? Stellar essay sources include The Scientists Working Group on Biological and Chemical Weapons, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Biological Weapons Prevention Project, Newsweek, and the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center.

This book explores trends in juvenile crime in countries worldwide. Readers will explore the causes and risk factors associated with youth crime. This book also addresses the differences among nations' juvenile justice systems, and the varying ways reform is handled around the world. Primary sources and essays from international sources offer a truly panoramic view. Are British rates of girl game crime exploding? Do Palestinian girls turn to crime to escape family trouble? Should Iran, Saudi Arabia, and Sudan end their juvenile death penalty? Hard-hitting questions like these are answered in this must-have volume.

This global-perspective guidebook explores issues related to organ donation in various countries, including the United States, Spain, Australia, India, and Pakistan. Readers will learn about poverty and organ donation, illegal trafficking of organs, and compensation for donation. This book also examines the presumed consent of opt-in / opt-out laws. Essay sources include The Portugal News, Ami Cholia, Calev Ben-David, Habib Toumi, and Natsuko Fukue.

While the War on Terror is a very familiar phrase to the American people, many countries are embarked on their own War on Terror. Give your readers a globally-minded, balanced book on this issue. Readers will learn about this war in various countries, including Israel, Pakistan, Somalia, Afghanistan, European nations, and the U.S. Readers will explore the causes of terrorism, issues of human rights, governments' responses to terrorism, and the future of the War on Terror.

"Genetic Engineering: Global Viewpoints examines current, often controversial, topics of worldwide interest and importance from a variety of international perspectives"--

Presents differing viewpoints on the causes of inflation; the impact inflation has on economies; and whether stagflation, deflation, and hyperinflation are serious threats to the economic stability of the U.S.

This book explores factors that put teens at risk including: poverty, food choices, depression, alcohol and drugs, violent video games and bullying. It also discusses issues related to sexuality and gender. The viewpoints are selected from a wide range of highly respected and often hard-to-find sources and publications. By choosing from such diverse sources and including both popular and unpopular views, readers are exposed to many sides of a debate, which promotes issue awareness as well as critical thinking.

Focuses on the subject of teen driving and the issues surrounding it, utilizing a pro/con format.

Editor Beth Rosenthal has arranged several compelling essays in a for-or-against sequence that provides readers with multiple perspectives about gay parenting. Readers will explore the impact of gay parenting on children, and the impact of gay families on society. They will evaluate what methods of parenthood should be available to same-sex partners. They will also examine the laws should regulate gay parenting. Essay sources include LifeSiteNews.com, Abbie Goldberg, Rich Mkhondo, and Sara Butler Nardo.