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Introducing issues with opposing viewpoints
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10) UFOs
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English
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Examines differing arguments on such topics as UFOs, alien abduction, and human-alien contact.
12) Drug abuse
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English
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Presents articles on both sides of the issue of drug abuse.
18) The Middle East
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English
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A series of essays which analyze the causes of conflict in the Middle East, how peace might be achieved, and the role which the United States should play in this region.
21) Pollution
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English
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Explores the issues surrounding pollution. Presents diversity of opinion on the topic, including both conservative and liberal points of view in an even balance.
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Addiction
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Christianity
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Crime
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Death and dying
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The election process
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Judaism
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Native Americans
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35) The Patriot Act
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English
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Presents fifteen essays that debate various issues that relate to the Patriot Act, and discusses its effectiveness in fighting terrorism, how it affects American civil liberties, and who the Patriot Act effects most.
36) Prisons
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English
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Presents a collection of essays that debate a variety of issues on the subject of prisons.
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English
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From the Publisher: Over thirty-five years ago, Greenhaven Press began publishing the Opposing Viewpoints series to help students gain an awareness of current issues and develop critical thinking skills. The Introducing Issues with Opposing Viewpoints series continues that tradition, presenting a wealth of information on contemporary issues in a colorful, easy-to-read format. In addition to pro/con articles, each Introducing Issues with Opposing Viewpoints...
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U.S. government
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Alternative medicine
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China
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College
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Globalization
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Iran
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Self-mutilation
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Women's rights
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69) Cyberbullying
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English
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Explores the issues surrounding cyberbullying--bullying through the Internet--by placing opinions from a wide range of sources in a pro/con format.
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Terrorism
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78) The U.S. economy
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English
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Examines the U.S. economy by looking at pro and con arguments about different issues involving the economy.
82) Child abuse
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English
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Explores the issues surrounding child abuse by placing opinions from a wide range of sources in a pro/con format. Features articles that express various perspectives on this topic.
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Energy alternatives
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Environmentalism
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86) Food safety
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English
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"Food Safety: Does the Current US System Ensure Food Safety?; Are New Food Technologies Safe?; Are Certain Foods Unsafe to Eat?"--Provided by publisher.
88) Marijuana
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English
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Explores the issues surrounding marijuana by placing opinions from a wide range of sources in a pro/con format. Features articles that express various perspectives on this topic.
89) Media bias
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English
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Several articles discuss the issues surrounding media bias.
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Oceans
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Paranormal phenomena
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Torture
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Vaccines
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98) Banned books
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English
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"Banned Books: Should Children Be Protected from Controversial Books?; Should Certain Kinds of Material Be Restricted?; What Are Some Alternatives to Banning Controversial Books?"--
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Crime-solving technology
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Divorce
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Drug abuse
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102) Global warming
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English
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"Global Warming: Introducing Issues with Opposing Viewpoints is a series that examines current issues from different viewpoints, set up in a pro/con format"--
104) Labor unions
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English
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Explores the issues surrounding labor unions by placing opinions from a wide range of sources in a pro/con format. Features articles that express various perspectives on this topic.
106) Stem cell research
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English
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Explores the issue of stem cell research by placing opinions from a wide range of sources in a pro/con format. Features articles that express various perspectives on this topic.
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Antibiotics
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Garbage and recycling
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111) Oil
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English
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America's new identity as a petrostate and how this status will affect the economy, the environment, and civilization are among the many issues explored in this book. Readers will also consider thoughtful arguments about whether oil is a finite or renewable resource, whether it has implications for national security, whether there will ever be a post-oil era, and what alternative energy sources might efficiently replace oil. --
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Self-injury
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Adoption
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Autism
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Depression
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116) Drug legalization
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English
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Takes a look at drugs and whether they should be legalized, or not.
118) Human rights
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English
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"Introducing Issues with Opposing Viewpoints: Human Rights: Introducing Issues with Opposing Viewpoints is a series that examines current issues from different viewpoints, set up in a pro/con format"--
119) Juvenile crime
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English
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"This series is inspired by the highly acclaimed Opposing Viewpoints series, which explores important issues, placing expert opinions from a wide range of sources in a unique pro/con format. Like its predecessor, Introducing Issues with Opposing Viewpoints promotes issue awareness as well as critical thinking. Even more user-friendly and accessible than its parent series, it offers a wealth of information at a lower reading level, in a bright, engaging...
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Privacy
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Sexually transmitted diseases
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Synthetic drugs
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Teen driving
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125) Factory farming
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English
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"Introducing Issues with Opposing Viewpoints: Factory Farming examines the efficiency of factory farming and whether or not it can meet the world's demand for food. This volume discusses how humane factory farming is, both in terms of animal treatment as well as the impact to farmers. The final question this title explores is whether or not factory farming is safe concerning the environment, food quality, and worker health."--Publisher.
126) Media bias
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English
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A compendium of opinion on the extent, effect, and prevention of media bias.