Bøger af Roman Espejo

This title addresses the issue of natural disasters and the severity, frequency, and losses caused by them, including areas such as climate change, poor infrastructures, human activity, economic costs and recovery.

This comprehensive edition explores the issues regarding the cost of the Internet, including the availability of broadband access, tiered Internet access, and Internet availability for minorities. Readers will evaluate both sides of the idea that the Internet should be a free resource for all to access. Includes primary and secondary sources from a variety of perspectives; eyewitnesses, scientific journals, government officials, and many others.

Children as young as preschoolers can show violent behavior. Many parents might be frightened by it, and calm themselves by thinking that their child will grow out of it. From tantrums to fighting, from verbal threats to cruelty toward animals, none of this behavior is something to hope a person grows out of; it's behavior that needs addressing and understanding. This volume offers a variety of opinions on the problem of juvenile violence and juvenile crime. Includes primary and secondary sources from a variety of perspectives; eyewitnesses, scientific journals, government officials, and many others.

This collection of essays discusses the issues regarding chemical dependency and substance abuse, including what causes the dependency, if drug treatment programs are effective, and what proper legislative measures should be taken. Readers are presented with an even balance of opinions and viewpoints so that they can think critically as they form their own opinions. Essay sources include National Cancer Institute, Biotech Week, Maureen Martin, Robert John Araujo, and Peggy Fulton Hora. Infographics, illustrations, charts, graphs, and sidebars support the essays.

Editor Roman Espejo has compiled several essays across four chapters that debate essential topics relating to consumerism. Readers will evaluate the impact of consumerism in chapter one. Chapter two asks and answers what facilitates consumerism. Chapter three analyzes whether it's a problem and chapter four debates if it should be rejected. Essay sources include Knowledge at Wharton, Michael J. Foster, Karen Sternheimer, and the Christian Science Monitor.

This title explores the health benefits of superfoods. It also examines various superfoods like kale and quinoa. It discusses the impact that superfoods may have on the environment. It examines juicing and health.

Gluten, red meat, fish, insects--all things we do or don't eat, but could. But should we? This title in the At Issue series, What Should We Eat?, explores how best to sustain ourselves, from organic food to fast food.

"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"--

Examines the impact of technological advances, developments in mobile communications, and breakthroughs in software and electronics on how people work, how work is changing, and the issues facing modern workers and businesses.

Examines the elimination and regulation of competitive foods, and the introduction of healthy servings and options to menus and vending machines, in public schools, nonprofit private schools and child care facilities.

"This title in the At Issue Series debates the issue of sexting, touching on such topics as the rise of sexting among teens and adults, if it is hurtful to teens, and whether or not sexting is a criminal offense."--Provided by publisher.

Explores the potential psychological, cognitive, and social impact of violent video games on gamers.

Explores a range of topics of influence to the present state of higher education, including what role online education will play and how private and community colleges will function in the future.

Examines the ethical use of migrant workers and how immigration reform will impact them, as well as the resulting implications for the low-skilled American workers.

Investigates the emerging problem of driver distraction while using cell phones and the available and proposed solutions.

The practice of community policing allows police officers to become familiar with a community. The goal is that the community members see the officers as a local, friendly, helpful resources and their presence will deter crime. This collection of essays guides readers through this topic and its controversies. Is community policing effective? Do neighborhood watch groups increase safety? Can social media enhance community policing efforts? Do stand your ground laws put people at risk? These and several other questions are debated and answered for your readers.

"For over 25 years, the Greenhaven Press Opposing Viewpoints Series has developed and set the standard for current-issue studies. With more than 90 volumes covering nearly every controversial contemporary topic, Opposing Viewpoints is the leading source for libraries and classrooms in need of current-issue materials. Each title 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 sources and publications. By choosing from such diverse sources and including both popular and unpopular views, the Opposing Viewpoints editorial team has adhered to its commitment to editorial objectivity. Readers are exposed to many sides of a debate, which promotes issue awareness as well as critical thinking. In short, Opposing Viewpoints is the best research and learning tool for exploring the issues that continually shape and define our turbulent and changing world"--

This volume presents the latests findings in the ongoing smoking debate. Questions such as: is smoking on the decline among teens, should the legal smoking age be raised, and are antismoking campaigns effective are discussed.

This title explores many issues related to the reversal of glaciers and ice melt, including reducing soot as it relates to glaciers, media reporting of ice melt, the rate ice sheets are melting, Antarctica and melting, and permafrost warming.

Contains ten articles relating different perspectives on the use of cell phones in school.

As the Internet has revolutionized the way we view media, this text explores the ethical issues facing journalism today.

"The At Issue series includes a wide range of opinion on a single controversial subject. Each volume includes primary and secondary sources from a variety of perspectives -- eyewitnesses, scientific journals, government officials and many others. Extensive bibliographies and annotated lists of relevant organizations to contact offer a gateway to future research"--

"At Issue: Location-Based Social Networking and Services explores the popularity of location-based social networking; privacy issues concerning location-based social networking, services, and geofencing; the effectiveness of location-based services"--Provided by publisher.

A compendium of opinion on issues surrounding communicable diseases.

Will History tell the story that Donald Trump's success in his road to the White House was stimulated by his frequent use of Twitter? How is Twitter changing the political landscape? How has the use of a communication tool, limited to 140 characters or less, become a globally recognized dispenser of news, facts, alternative facts, and a moral compass for our society? This book compiles compelling essays and works from eyewitness accounts, governmental views, scientific analysis, and newspapers to give your readers the big picture about Twitter and its importance. Readers will be given both sides, for and against, on topics such as whether Twitter should be used for news reporting, whether the psychology behind it is healthy, and whether it will become profitable. Facts that are salient to both sides of the story are copied from the text and highlighted so readers can use them for report writing, research, or forming opinions based on relevant information.

"Opposing Viewpoints: Smartphones: 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 examines various viewpoints concerning being a parent.

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.

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.