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David M. Haugen
Is compulsive gambling a serious problem? Does legalized gambling aid or harm host communities? This work addresses these controversies by examining America’s historical love/hate relationship with gambling. It serves as…
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How much of an impact does family intolerance play in interracial marriages? How does the entertainment industry impact society’s views on interracial relationships? Are teens and young adults significantly more…
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Today’s global economy cannot ignore what is known as a Third World country any longer as global citizens are asking for everyone to have the same liberties and resources as…
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A look at the issue surrounding illegal immigration in the United States.
Immigration laws are designed to manage immigrant populations, reassert a nations boundaries, and help define what it means to be a citizen of a given countryand all of this is…
European destiny in the Americas came at the expense of the Native peoples. On this point, most knowledgeable people would agree. Where there is disagreement is in determining the intent…
Though stories of the Mafia’s allure and power still pervade television and film, the criminal organization has shrunk considerably since the 1980s under a barrage of arrests and federal prosecutions…
Each book in the series focuses on one energy source such as hydrogen, oil, or wind. Volumes trace the development of the technology, examine the controversies surrounding the energy source…
The essayists in this anthology discuss the difference between Islam and Islamic fundamentalism and how they relate to the West. Debates include whether Islamic fundamentalism is compatible with Democracy, whether…
This volume examines varying opinions on the effect of video games, particularly on children.
Offers a variety of perspectives– eyewitness accounts, governmental views, scientific analysis, newspaper, and magazine accounts, to illuminate the issue of national security.
Should the auto industry or large banks be rescued when they engage in practices that lead them into bankruptcy? Will the collapse of one sector lead to the collapse of…
This assembly of essays explores the impact of globalization on world societies and its role in crises such as global warming, the modern financial crisis, and terrorism. Readers will examine…
Readers will explore the current economic state of the middle class in America, the reality of opportunities for upward mobility, and the idea that the middle class is declining. This…
This book offers an in-depth examination of war as presented in Stephen Crane’s novel The Red Badge of Courage, as well as contemporary perspectives on this issue. Discussions include the…
Supporting key Social Studies curriculum, this anthology tackles a contentious subject in American politics: campaign finance. Readers will gain a complete perspective through essays and articles that expose varying viewpoints…
Is Iran a threat to the United States and its allies? How should U.S. foreign policy address Iran? What was the impact of the 2009 Iranian presidential election? What are…
This volume examines the causes and impact of America popular culture.
Discusses the global financial crisis of 2008-2009, including Wall Street’s role in the crisis, if Wall Street requires government regulation or legal reform, and if financial reform legislation would be…
A compendium of opinion on the causes of, persons affected by, government’s responses to, and efforts to reduce unemployment.
This book examines various aspects of the BP oil spill of 2010.
Presents a spectrum of viewpoints on topics significant to modern Africa, covering economics, foreign aid, AIDS, and relations with the United States.
Discusses the issues surrounding the topic of health care through presentation of both sides of the controversy.
Gays and lesbians are a marginalized segment of American society, and homophobia and violence remain real threats to those who live an openly gay lifestyle. Personally affected by this reality…
What values are important to the United States? Are American values threatened and by what? Should Americans promote patriotism? Can American values bridge cultural divides? These four questions are answered…
A compendium of opinion on issues surrounding biological weapons, bioterrorism, and chemical warfare.
Since the late 1980s, legalized gambling has spread from Las Vegas and Atlantic City to Native American reservations to the Internet. This anthology traces the growth of gambling in the…
Do Americans eat too much? Do we waste too much food? How much are we embracing sustainability? This comprehensive edition explores the various topics that complicate consumption in the United…
Introducing Issues with Opposing Viewpoints: Depression: Introducing Issues with Opposing Viewpoints is a series that examines current issues from different viewpoints, set up in a pro/con format –
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…
This book offers readers a variety of articles that address the controversies surrounding American health care legislation. The book explores the impact of the 2010 health care reform law and…
