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Noah Berlatsky
""Not Akhmatova" is a collection of poems that engage in dialogue with the work of Russian poet Anna Akhmatova, exploring themes of diaspora, identity, and language through adaptation and response…
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This volume explores the topics relating to homeschooling by presenting varied expert opinions that examine many of the different aspects that comprise these issues. Homeschooling is the education of children…
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A compendium of opinion from global sources on homosexuality and same-sex marriage.
A collection of articles and essays concerning the Exxon Valdez oil spill in 1989 and who or what was at fault, the adequacy of the Exxon Corporation’s response, and how…
This volume examines the background, events, and outcomes of Stalin’s Great Purge.
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This title addresses controversies related to mental illness including: What causes mental illness? How should mental illness be treated? Is involuntary treatment for the mentally ill ethical? What are the…
William Marston was an unusual man - a psychologist, a soft-porn pulp novelist, more than a bit of a carny, and the (self-declared) inventor of the lie detector. He was…
Comics expert Noah Berlatsky takes us on a wild ride through the Wonder Woman comics of the 1940s, vividly illustrating how William Marston’s many quirks and contradictions, along with the…
The United States seems enmeshed in the Middle East permanently, with the reason for involvement changing year after year. However, this is not the only way to look at U.S…
As technology makes the world more accessible, it is increasingly important to develop a wide perspective on social issues as well as political, environmental, and health issues of global significance…
The increasing volatility in American politics often leads many people to wonder if the two-party system is still a viable, and healthy, part of the political process. Directly supporting key…
This volume aspects of capital punishment as it is practiced internationally, anf on opposing viewpoints of the practice.
Presents both sides of various arguments pertaining to imprisonment around the world, covering topics such as the purpose for imprisoning people, sentencing, prison conditions, and the plight of political prisoners.
A compendium of opinion on the causes of, effects of, and solutions to the global financial crisis of 2008-2009.
Presents articles discussing recent issues regarding China, including the status of human rights, its economic challenges, and the power of its military.
Abortions have been conducted across several cultures, since ancient times, earlier than 1075 B.C. This globally-conscious volume explores attitudes, policies and laws regarding abortion around the world. Chapters explain the…
Several articles explore the multiple issues surrounding the powers of the presidency, its impact on the law, societal costs, and its ethics.
H1N1 or Swine Flu caused a great panic within the medical community as well as in the public eye. While the mortality rate remained quite low, H1N1 does raise questions…
This edition delivers contemporary perspectives on popular culture, with the majority of the material reflecting stances of countries other than the United States. Readers are offered a truly panoramic view…
Several articles discuss the issues surrounding antibiotics and their uses.
Several articles discuss the issue of gays serving in the military.
A compendium of opinion, including the relationship between Christianity and pacifism, other religions views, secular pacifist traditions, and the link between pacifism and political and social issues.
Several articles discuss issues surrounding the Afghanistan war.
This volume explores the topic of the U.S. intelligence community by presenting varied expert opinions that examine many of the different aspects that surround this issue. The viewpoints are selected…
Certain events dramatically alter the course of human history, and some of these events also break our hearts and spirit. One such event was the assassination of equality and peace-maker…
Discusses different aspects of the debate over the causes and effects of the mass extinction of species of plants or animals.
This volume addresses how content for textbooks is percieved by various groups, and whether elements of bias are included in the creation of the textbooks.
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. –
Explores the issues surrounding HIV/AIDS, including the spread of the epidemic around the world, treatment options, and the political will needed to fight the disease.
