greenhaven publishing llc mär 2013 (21 results)

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - The Arctic National Wildlife refuge is one of the last intact landscapes in America, and home to 37 species of land mammals, 8 marine mammals, 42 fish species, and more than 200 migratory bird species. President Bush once said that America is addicted to oil. The same is true for other countries. While we do not seek out alternative resources, our addiction and need is ever-present. This book examines issues related to drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Oil related activities such as seismic testing, and aircraft and vehicle noise can drive local species into ruin. This book looks at both sides, providing students with a balanced understanding of the need for oil and what prices there are to be paid in the pursuit of obtaining it. Includes primary and secondary sources from a variety of perspectives; eyewitnesses, scientific journals, government officials, and many others.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - Within the last three decades, the way music is recorded, purchased, stored, and played has changed by leaps and bounds. New technology and new access has caused Music industry executives to scramble over getting ahead of the profits, and scramble to control new legal ramifications. This book examines issues related to the future of the music industry. Includes primary and secondary sources from a variety of perspectives; eyewitnesses, scientific journals, government officials, and many others.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - The Child Pornography Prevention Act of 1966 was the first federal law enacted to ban the virtual exploitation and sexual abuse of children. However, with the expanse of technology, new challenges arise in combatting these abuses. Editor Stefan Kiesbye assembled fourteen essays that explore the various difficulties internet services, the IT industry, law enforcement, and legislation face in tackling and ending child pornography.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - 'At Issue: Fracking: Books in this anthology series focus a wide range of viewpoints onto a single controversial issue, providing in-depth discussions by leading advocates, a quick grounding in the issues, and a challenge to critical thinking skills'.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - Some troubled teens may be fortunate enough to avoid incarceration or hospitalization for their actions, by being assigned to a residential treatment program. Programs like these offer a range of services, including drug and alcohol treatment, confidence building, military-style discipline, and psychological counseling. They address a variety of addiction, behavioral, and emotional problems that have led to some teens making the wrong choices in their lives. This volume examines this alternative, its benefits and its weak points. Includes primary and secondary sources from a variety of perspectives; eyewitnesses, scientific journals, government officials, and many others.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics states that in 2016, 16.3 million American wage and salary workers were represented by a union. Statistics correlate that union workers are paid at least 200.00 dollars higher per week than non-union workers. Unions are specifically created and operated to protect the worker from unfair business practices, and improve the quality of life for workers. Conversely, some unions have such a stronghold on productivity numbers, that workers, once having met their quota for the day, can stop working. Big businesses view unions as friends or foe because of their power and ability to change the workplace on behalf of the worker's rights and desires. While sheer numbers of membership show that unions are relevant, there are several factors left to debate. This volume offers the full breadth of perspectives on unions, through eyewitness accounts, governmental views, scientific analysis, and newspaper accounts. Your readers will be able to use this one source as an excellent research tool. Main ideas are copied from the text and repeated as pull quotes so that readers can track the important facts as they are developing opinions on unions, writing reports, or otherwise.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - LSD, MDMA, Ketamine, the number of drugs used to enhance the experience of clubs, music festivals, or social gatherings seems to grow year after year. Despite the immense danger of these drugs, they continue to be used recreationally by many young adults. This necessary edition joins the voices of organizations such as the Office on Women's Health, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, and Frontline in order to present readers with a comprehensive understanding of club drug use.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - 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.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - 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.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - 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.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - 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.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - This must-have volume explores global developments in energy alternatives, focusing on nuclear energy, particularly the impact of the Fukushima nuclear crisis, as well as the politics and economics of energy alternatives. Primary sources and essays from international sources offer a truly panoramic view. Stellar essay sources include Yazeed Kamaldien, Integrated Regional Information Networks, Barack Obama, Young Il Choung, James Holloway, Yazeed Kamaldien, The Economist, and Siobhan Dowling.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - This book explores mental illness and its relationships to trauma, human rights, substance abuse, and treatment. Primary sources and essays from international magazines and news sources offer a truly panoramic view. Essay sources include Human Rights Watch, Canadian Mental Health Association, Alcohol Action Ireland, and The Daily Mirror. Helpful features include an annotated table of contents, a world map and country index, bibliography, and subject index.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - 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.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - This volume examines various viewpoints concerning being a parent.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - 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.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - This volume takes a look at various viewpoints concerning airport security in the United States.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - This volume examines various viewpoints concerning the causes of natural disasters and how effective government, media, and other responses have been.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - 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.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - Editor Louise I. Gerdes has compiled compelling essays that will allow readers to take a deep, thoughtful look at teen dating. The viewpoints are selected from a wide range of highly respected and often hard-to-find sources and publications. Readers are exposed to many sides of a debate, which promotes issue awareness as well as critical thinking. Readers will evaluate whether teen dating violence is a serious problem, whether virginity pacts are effective, and whether media and technology have an impact on teen dating.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - This volume examines various questions regarding national and international free trade.