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This fascinating edition includes a variety of for-or-against viewpoints on urban agriculture. Essays include discussing urban agriculture as a viable solution to food insecurities, the economic sustainability of urban agriculture, the impact of urban agriculture on specific groups, such as women in developing countries, and the future of urban farming.

This volume discusses issues related to feminism. Through a balanced collection of articles from a variety of sources, this book explores the state of feminism in the 21st century, the impact of recent political contests on American feminism, the role religion plays in feminism, and how women's sexuality and reproductive rights are affected by feminism. Essay sources include Christina Hoff Sommers, Amy Siskind, Amanda Fortini, and Rebecca Traister.

Present your readers with a collection of essays examining charter schools, including their strengths and weaknesses, pros and cons, and what can be done to improve them. Essayist Diane Ravitch states that the success of charter schools is a myth while Ben Adams argues that charter schools are superior to public schools. Katherine Mangu-Ward claims that online charters are innovative and effective while Carol Pogash reports that they are expensive and problematic. Subtopics are evenly debated, allowing readers to form their own intelligent opinions.

One of Kurt Vonnegut's most influential works, Slaughterhouse-Five is a science fiction-inspired tale that touches upon the experiences of Billy Pilgrim, an American soldier, in the time before, during, and after World War II. This compelling edition presents readers with a collection of essays on the theme of war as depicted in the novel. Topics discussed include the moral problem of Billy's fantasies, Billy's time-traveling as a psychological phenomenon, and deconstructing the war novel. The book also explores modern perspectives regarding war such as PTSD, child soldiers, and military secrecy.

This book examines aspects of the homeless problem in the United States.

Published in 1899, Kate Chopin's The Awakening refused to shy away from its progressive depictions of femininity and womanhood, defying and challenging the status quo. This informative edition explores the theme of women's issues as they relate to The Awakening, investigating topics such as independence, inequality, and identity. Readers are provided with an extensive bibliography of author Kate Chopin, a series of essays the expand upon themes of gender found within the text, and a selection of modern thought on gender and gender roles.

This volume explores the topics relating to for-profit education by presenting varied expert opinions that examine many of the different aspects that comprise these issues.

Wuthering Heights is unique among novels of its time for its poetic presentation, its lack of authorial comment, and its unusual narrative structure, exerting the energies of hate and love from the confined world of the story. The book deeply challenged embedded Victorian conventions regarding gender equality, religion, and class. This compelling volume discusses the author Emily Bronte's background, the details of which are still not well understood; class conflict in the context of rural and industrial Britain; and contemporary perspectives on class conflict.

A selection of essays discusses the themes of Ralph Ellison's 1952 novel.

"Background on Rachel Carson; The Environment in Silent Spring; Contemporary Perspectives on the Environment"--

A collection of essays and articles present differing opinions on the topic of street children: how they come to be on the street, the consequences to the children and society and how to reach out and help them.

Presents a series of essays examining the issue of teenage sexuality, including peer pressure, teen pregnancy, and homosexuality.

A collection of articles and scholarly essays on themes of oppression, coercion, dystopia, and women's roles found in The Handmaid's tale.

"The Pharmaceutical Industry: Is Pharmaceutical Research Safe and Unbiased?; Are Prescription Drugs Appropriately Regulated?; Are Pharmaceutical Marketing Practices Ethical?; Is the Cost of Prescription Drugs in America Appropriate?"--

This book offers a collection of essays presenting opposing viewpoints on problems of population growth and overpopulation. Readers will examine its causes, its possible effect on the earth, and whether it should be controlled. Each essay is supported by a counter point essay, so readers see both sides to each topic. This will allow them to evaluate the points of each debate. One essayist claims the U.S. should support the U.N. Population Fund while another essayist justifies the opposite. Readers will be able to decide for themselves and develop intelligent opinions on this important topic.

A compilation of opposing viewpoints on the issue of stem cell research.

"Judicial Activism: Is Judicial Activism Harmful?; How Has Judicial Activism Affected Particular Issues?; What Is the Relationship Between Public Opinion and Judicial Activism?; Is Judicial Activism an Issue in Other Countries?"--

This book examines various aspects of Mexico's foreign and domestic policies, and how the United States imacts, and is impacted by those policies.

"Coal: is coal the future of energy?; Is coal use justified?; Should coal use be phased out?; Is coal mining safe?"--

This book examines various scenarios that could end the world.

This book presents essays with opposing viewpoints on issues associated with interracial dating, marriage, and legal issues.

This striking volume delivers contemporary perspectives on water as a resource, with the majority of the material reflecting stances of countries other than the United States. Essays are assembled across four chapters that explain the state of our oceans, how we are managing water scarcity, how various cultures are trying to access safe water, and hydropower. Contributors include the HM Government, Department of Energy and Climate Change, The Economist, Integrated Regional Information Networks News, Zhou Jigang, Peng Guangcan, Kieran R. Hickey, and Mae-Wan Ho.

Presents a spectrum of viewpoints on topics significant to modern Africa, covering economics, foreign aid, AIDS, and relations with the United States.

This volume in the series addresses issues of America's influence- culturally, militarily, and commercially- around the world.

Discusses trends in human trafficking, factors contributing to human trafficking and strategies to reduce the problem.

"Obesity: The Global Obesity Epidemic; Obesity Factors; Obesity Effects; Anti-Obesity Policies"--

"Suicide: Global Suicide Trends; Policies to Address Suicide; Political, Social, and Economic Factors Contributing to Suicide; Suicide As an Act of Terrorism"--

Boys who witness domestic violence are two times as likely to abuse their own partners and children when they become adults. Abuse, whether conducted by a man or a woman, touches every family on some level. Whether a mild disagreement took a wrong turn, or a young child witness her guardians striking one another, family violence leaves a lasting, powerful imprint. This guidebook shows readers that family abuse is a global issue, by presenting several internationally sourced essays. While the U.S. receives some coverage, readers will learn about the topic of violence in places such as Ireland, Australia, Tanzania, Vietnam, Scotland, Japan, Uganda, and Pakistan. This global survey will help readers to develop their own strong, intelligent opinions. Essay sources include The Economist, General Statistics Office of Vietnam, The World Health Organization, and Weill Medical College of Cornell University.

"HIV/AIDS: The Spread of the HIV/AIDS Epidemic; Treatment of HIV/AIDS; Moral Issues and HIV/AIDS; Discrimination and HIV/AIDS"--