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This informative volume explores Eric Schlosser's Fast Food Nation through the lens of the food industry. Coverage includes: an examination of Schlosser's life as an investigative journalist; Schlosser's view of the food industry as demonstrated in his book; how investigative journalism can be viewed as literature; how Fast Food Nation has changed people's perspectives and actions; criticisms of Fast Food Nation and its message; and contemporary perspectives on the food industry with commentary on topics such as food regulations and movements.
This compelling volume explores Toni Morrison's classic novel through the lens of slavery. The book examines Morrison's life and influences and takes a critical look at key ideas related to slavery in Beloved, such as the role of slavery in both the forging and destruction of an African-American identity, the impact of slavery on family relationships, and the psychological trauma caused by slavery. Contemporary perspectives on the subject of slavery are presented as well, touching upon topics such as the global problem of human trafficking and the role of multinational corporations in modern day slavery.
Ernest Hemingway's depiction of war in his novel For Whom the Bell Tolls is one without clear ideological or moral imperatives. The story wrestles with themes of wartime and violence, as readers follow Robert Jordan, an American teacher, who volunteers to lead an ill-disciplined band of guerrillas during the Spanish Civil War. This illuminating volume explores themes surrounding war as they relate to Hemingway's For Whom the Bell Tolls. A series of essays focus on topics such as the distinction between a war novel and a propaganda novel about war, the war against civilians in Spain, and civil wars being waged in the Middle East today.
This comprehensive edition explores the life of John Howard Griffin as well as the issue of race as presented in his most famous work, Black Like Me, which details Griffin's experiment darkening his skin to pass as a black man during the Jim Crow era. This volume also presents modern perspectives on race in twenty-first-century America, with commentators asserting that while progress has been made, racism is still a significant issue.
This informative edition explores Walt Whitman's poetry through the lens of democracy. Chapters include an examination of Whitman's life and influences, a look at key ideas related to democracy in Whitman's poetry, and a series of essays that explore topics such as Whitman's views of democratic comradeship, the role of bonds between men, Whitman's approach to patriotism, and Whitman's contradictory views on slavery and race. Readers are also presented with contemporary perspectives on democracy, such as the importance of an informed electorate and the impact of American individualism on contemporary politics.
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.
Editor Noah Berlatsky has compiled several opposing essays that explore the various factors that motivate whistleblowers. Readers will examine the issue of whether whistleblowers compromise safety and national security, Wikileaks' function as a whistleblower, and the consequences faced by whistleblowers.
This volume explores the topics relating to the millennial generation, also known as Generation Y--typically referring to people with birth dates from the late 1970s to the early 2000s, by presenting varied expert opinions that examine many of the different aspects that comprise these issues.
This book explores many aspects of media violence. Readers will evaluate the seriousness of the media violence problem, the regulation of media violence, the effect of violence in the news, and the relationship between sex and violence in the media. Essays are arranged in a for-or-against sequence that guides readers through the issues while providing more than one intelligent viewpoint. Stellar essay sources include the Federal Communications Commission, Motion Picture Association of America, Federal Trade Commission, and NewsRx Health and Science.
Can dictatorships be a good form of government? Are select dictatorships becoming democracies? Are select democracies becoming dictatorships? What does the future hold for Middle Eastern governments? These four queries are addressed across four chapters of pro versus con essays that debate each topic. 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. Essay sources include Sishuwa Sishuwa, Angel Rabasa, Sholto Byrnes, Uri Friedman, and The Economist.
This volume examines the utility and effectiveness of buildings designed to be environmentally friendly.
Presents articles discussing the issues regarding women in politics, including the status of women in world politics, if the participation of women improves politics, and how women should be encouraged to enter politics.
"Criminal Justice: 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 the cybercrime and crime involving computers and computer networks by presenting varied expert opinions that examine many of the different aspects that surround this issue. The editors and authors investigate topics such as the seriousness of cybercrime, how criminals use computer resources to commit cybercrime, if the use of electronic computer technologies such as WikiLeaks, social media, e-mail, and podcasts for various forms of activism can be considered a crime. Readers will evaluate what measures and laws will be prevent crimes being committed via computers in the future. The viewpoints are selected from a wide range of highly respected and often hard-to-find sources and publications. This allows your readers to activate higher-level critical thinking and reading skills. Essay sources include the Wall Street Journal, Kim Hone-McMahan, Debbie Wasserman Schultz, and Sid Kirchheimer.
Islamophobia existed in premise before the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, but it has increased in prevalence and standing during the past decade. This volume introduces the reader to a broad spectrum of views on Islamophobia. Disparate viewpoints of issues are encapsulated in each chapter with the use of a question-and-response format. By evaluating contrasting viewpoints on topics such as Sharia law, whether America is Islamophobic, and the use of face veils by Islamic women, 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.
This book explores issues related to Media Ethics, including a summary of current media ethics issues, the issue of whether telling the truth should take precedence over ethics, how far journalists should go to avoid compromising objectivity, and the effect of new technologies on media ethics.
"Medicare: This series covers today's most current national and international issues and the most important opinions of the past and present. The purpose of the series is to introduce readers to all sides of contemporary controversies"--
Examines the issues of gasoline prices and oil and gasoline dependence, and how these issues affect public transportation.
Discusses the issues surrounding the US importation of goods from China and the US-China trade imbalance.
Collection of essays discussing issues surrounding the topic of biodiversity. present. The purpose of the series is to introduce readers to all sides of contemporary controversies"--
The National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare, the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget, and the Congressional Budget Office are among the several essay sources included in this book about the U.S. deficit. Readers will view several opposing essays across four chapters. The four topic ranges are key issues in the debate over the deficit, what role taxes should play in deficit reduction, whether cuts to entitlement programs can reduce the deficit, and whether defense spending should be cut to reduce the deficit.
"Medical Marijuana: 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 topics relating to the Arab Spring by presenting varied expert opinions that examine many of the different aspects that comprise this issue.
"Opposing Viewpoints: Congressional Ethics: 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"--
"Renewable Energy: 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 compendium introduces readers to a variety of current issues related to Libya. The articles included cover topics like the status of human rights issues in Libya, the impact of weapons of mass destruction and terrorism on Libya's international status, the issues facing Libya's resistance movement, and the role of the United States in Libya's current affairs. Fantastic essay sources include the U.N. Human Rights Council, Human Rights Watch, U.S. Department of State, U.S. Africa Online, Mahdi Darius Nazemroaya, Siddhartha Mahanta, and Mohamed Eljahmi.
Discussions center around online pornography, with essays for and against each topic. Includes questions for discussion.
This volume examines different aspects and opinions of the drug/alcohol intervention process.
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