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There were 191 piracy-related incidents reported in 2016. Editor Debra A. Miller has chosen the primary source writings in this book to provide your readers with a broad array of views on issues relating to modern-day piracy. Written by respected experts in the field, these essays present important opinions on issues such as whether ransoms should be paid to pirates and whether piracy is connected to terrorism. Different viewpoints are organized into a question-and-response format in each chapter, allowing readers to easily summarize information. Contains extensive book and periodical bibliographies.

This critical volume explores S.E. Hinton's classic novel The Outsiders through the lens of teen issues. The text discusses a variety of topics, including Hinton's life and influences, whether the novel offers an overly romanticized view of teen life, and whether social bonds are important for economically disadvantaged teens. The book also explores contemporary perspectives on teen issues, such as a look at modern teen class divisions and the relationship between parenting, masculinity, and teen violence.

A selection of essays exploring the themes and issues raised by Shakespeare's 1606 drama.

"Colonialism in Joseph Conrad's Heart of Darkness: Background on Joseph Conrad; Colonialism in Joseph Conrad's Heart of Darkness; Contemporary Perspectives on Colonialism"--

Discusses the concept of poverty as it relates to John Steinbeck's novel, "The Pearl."

This edition discusses a variety of issues related to the U.S. census. Articles collected within this book examine the usefulness of the census program, the representative accuracy of U.S. census data, and how the U.S. census could be reformed. Because the articles are in a sequence of for or against, readers obtain a terrifically balanced foundation on which to form their own opinions.

Through a balanced collection of articles from a variety of sources, this volume discusses issues related to work and the American family. Articles in this text explores how women balance work and family, how men balance work and family, the impact of government policies on the work and family balance, and how a lack of work effects families.

This volume examines a variety of issues related to the music industry, through a collection of balanced articles from a variety of sources. Article topics include the copyright issues facing the music industry, such as the impact of unauthorized sampling and borrowing, the music industry's response to falling compact disk sales, and the role played by record labels. Readers will also evaluate how changes in the industry will affect music and musicians.

This volume presents opposing points of view concerning NASA, its' mission, and its' future.

This collection of pro versus con essays introduces readers to a variety of current issues related to Nigeria. The articles included cover topics like the effectiveness of Nigeria's leadership, the best ways for Nigeria to address violent conflicts, the seriousness of the corruption problem in Nigeria, and the current challenges facing Nigeria, from schools to infrastructure. Essay sources include the Anglican Communion, Adewale T. Akand, Dafe Ononjovwo, Ebrima Sillah, and John Campbell.

This book contains several articles in which researchers, advocates, and commentators debate the causes of poverty, how poverty can be reduced in the United States, and how global poverty should be addressed. Essay sources include PRWeb, the U.S. Census Bureau, and Working Poor Families Project. Essayists answer queries, such as whether increasing the minimum wage will reduce poverty, and whether welfare reform has reduced poverty. They discuss whether microfanchising will be a solution to solving global poverty and other compelling ideas that will educate your readers.

The legalizaton of marijuana is discussed, with essays for and against each topic. Includes questions for discussion.

This book examines various aspects of militia groups in the United States.

This book examines various viewpoints and perspectives on minimum wage laws in the United States, and around the world.

This volume examines different aspects of eating disorders, and how best to treat them.

Discusses the issues surrounding the topic of health care through presentation of both sides of the controversy.

Discussions center around juvenile crime, with essays for and against each topic. Includes questions for discussion.

"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"--

"What Causes AIDS?; What Is the Status of the Global AIDS Epidemic?; How Can the Spread of AIDS Be Controlled?; How Should AIDS Be Treated?"--

Examines the issue of poverty from a variety of international perspectives.

"Global Viewpoints: The Arab-Israeli Conflict: Regional Issues and the Arab-Israeli Conflict; Israel and the Gaza Strip; Israel and the West Bank; International Involvement in the Arab-Israeli Conflict."--

"Education: Global Viewpoints examines current, often controversial, topics of worldwide interest and importance from a variety of international perspectives"--

"Genocide: Global Viewpoints examines current, often controversial, topics of worldwide interest and importance from a variety of international perspectives"--

Discusses the media's current and possible future role in politics.

This collection of essays examines issues related to pollution. Included articles explore the question of whether air and water pollution remain serious environmental problems, the issues related to global warming, the effectiveness of environmental efforts, and the emerging solutions to pollution problems.

Presents perspectives on alcohol and includes speeches and g overnment documents, essays from international magazines, and news sources.

Discusses the issues, ethics and questions of morality from all sides surrounding the topic of assisted suicide.

Presents a series of essays looking at the issues facing developing countries, including infectious disease, the global financial crisis, and foreign aid.

This volume present varying viewpoints on whether or not homosexuals should be allowed to openly serve in the military.