Battleground Series – serie
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10 produkter
Battleground: Environment
[2 Volumes]
E-bok, 2008
2295 kr
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The environment inflames passions in people on all points of the political spectrum. Controversies over such issues as the rise of cancer in industrialized countries, climate change, and urban sprawl have skyrocketed as we recognize the impact that humans have on the environment. Many people become …
Battleground: Schools
[2 Volumes]
Av Sandra Mathison, E. Wayne Ross
E-bok, 2007
2231 kr
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No topic sparks an argument faster among the American public, even with relatively apolitical people, than how their children are taught. In schools across the country, school boards, parents, teachers, and students themselves debate issues ranging from charter schools, to the first amendment …
Battleground: Sports
[2 Volumes]
E-bok, 2008
2295 kr
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Mega-events like the Olympics, the World Cup of soccer, the World Series of baseball, cycling's Tour de France, and the Super Bowl draw our attention to the deep cultural significance of sport and its role in fostering social bonds. Yet when it comes to sport, there is no shortage of debate: …
Battleground: Women, Gender, and Sexuality
[2 Volumes]
E-bok, 2007
2295 kr
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Whether in the home or in the public arenas of media, work, sports, politics, art or religion, women often become embroiled as subjects in the political, social, and cultural debates in America. People on all areas of the political landscape see women in diverse and conflicting ways—as either too …
Battleground: Criminal Justice
[2 Volumes]
Av Gregg Barak
E-bok, 2007
2246 kr
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There are many controversial aspects of our criminal justice system, and this encyclopedia examines the most significant controversies throughout American history with emphasis on current debates, trends, and issues. Arranged alphabetically, approximately 100 entries cover background, explanations, …
Battleground: Government and Politics
[2 Volumes]
Av Lori A. Johnson, Kathleen Uradnik m. fl.
E-bok, 2011
2295 kr
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Through a detailed exploration of the viewpoints involved, this balanced and incisive work promotes understanding of the most divisive issues in American government today. Government and politics is an area in which there are no "right" answers, but much room for debate. Battleground: Government …
Battleground: Science and Technology
[2 Volumes]
Av Peter H. Denton, Sal Restivo
E-bok, 2008
2295 kr
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The modern world is filled with debate and controversy, and science and technology—the most characteristic features of the modern world—are not immune. Science and technology are implicated in many if not all of the issues, troubles, and problems students are likely to come across in their classes …
Battleground: Business
[2 Volumes]
E-bok, 2007
2289 kr
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Business is one of the most potent cultural forces today, profoundly affecting every facet of our lives whether we are working in a corporate environment or not. This book surveys some of the most controversial issues and topics central to the contemporary business world. Included are more than 70 …
Battleground: The Family
[2 Volumes]
E-bok, 2008
2223 kr
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Everyone is part of a family, but what constitutes a family is one of the most hotly debated issues in the United States today. Battleground: The Family provides extensive coverage of those critical issues in U. S. culture concerning current and future family life, such as dating, marriage, …
Battleground: Religion
[2 Volumes]
Av Daniel L. Smith-Christopher
E-bok, 2008
2246 kr
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Is there a controversial issue in the contemporary world that does not involve religion? Whether it's a debate over the beginning of life, or on sexuality and family life, or on the stewardship of humans over the environment, almost all of the most contentious matters that impact today's society …
