Bøger af Margaret Haerens

A collection of essays and opinion pieces concerning the question of whether gambling is an innocuous or detrimental influence in society.

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

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

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

This book examines various view points concerning rebuilding the site of the World Trade Center.

This volume examines various points of view about public and private welfare as it is practiced in the United States.

"Garbage and Recycling: Is Garbage a Serious Problem?; Is Recycling Effective?; Is Toxic Waste Disposal a Serious Problem?; What Strategies Will Help Reduce Waste and Save Money?"--

Help readers attain the higher-level critical thinking and reading skills that are essential in a culture of diverse and contradictory opinions. This volume holds a collection of opposing essays across four chapters, over issues relating to the U.S. Latino Community. Readers will evaluate how the community is perceived, what immigration attitudes and polices affect the community, the political power that the community may hold, and the social issues that impact the U.S. Latino community.

As technology makes the world more accessible, it is increasingly important to develop a wide perspective on crucial issues of global significance. This essential volume takes a look at human rights throughout the world. Readers will evaluate whether certain countries or cultures are falling short on human rights, including the European Unions, Bangladesh, Tibet, Israel, America, and China. They will read about whether certain policies are effective or failing in places like Britain, Myanmar, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, and Korea. Treatment of women and children is also explored in places such as Haiti and Saudi Arabia.

The current U.S. oil consumption is 21 million barrels per day; we are heavily reliant on offshore drilling to keep up with our consumption. This essential volume poses questions and provides answers from both sides of each debate. Readers hear pro versus con facts and figures, and are able to use critical thinking skills to form their own views. Essays debate the benefits, consequences, and government policies of offshore drilling. Fantastic essay sources include the Natural Resources Defense Council, Oceana, Newt Gingrich, and Humberto Fontova.

This book explores s a wide diversity of opinions on the impact of mandatory minimum sentencing on crime, including the three strikes law. It discusses the inherent fairness of mandatory sentences: Are they discriminatory? Do they usurp judicial power and result in overcrowd prisons? Or do they protect children and deter repeat offenders? Readers will also look at alternatives to mandatory minimums, such as drug court supervision or extended treatment options.

This collection of essays helps readers to assess the various issues relating to refugees. Each topic is debated by divergent sources so that readers can see more than one viewpoint as relevant. Across four chapters, they will evaluate whether the refugee problem is serious, who is responsible for aiding them, what U.S. policies can help alleviate problems, and what international policies can help. Essay sources include The Economist, Voice of America, and Human Rights First.

The format of this book presents several essays that offer more than one viewpoint on issues relating to malnutrition. Across four chapters, readers will evaluate whether it is a serious problem, what its root causes are, who should help alleviate it, and what policies will alleviate malnutrition. Will biotechnology alleviate it? Does gender inequality contribute to it? Is it a severe problem in the United states? Answers are provided for these and many more questions, allowing your readers a thorough view and understanding of malnutrition.

"Provides insight into the health risks posed by exposure to chemicals found in plastics, cosmetics, and other products common in everyday life; examines the controversies surrounding e-cigarettes, pesticides, hydraulic fracturing, and chemical dispersants used in oil spills; and considers the efforts to reform the existing federal regulatory framework to protect the American public from toxic chemical exposure"--Introduction.