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103 produkter
Affordable Care Act
Examining the Facts
Inbunden, 2016
812 kr
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This is the first reference book to provide a detailed assessment of the Affordable Care Act, explaining the realities and myths surrounding one of the most divisive political struggles in recent U.S. history.The Affordable Care Act—also known as Obamacare—is one of the most controversial and …
Affordable Care Act
Examining the Facts
E-bok, 2016
883 kr
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This is the first reference book to provide a detailed assessment of the Affordable Care Act, explaining the realities and myths surrounding one of the most divisive political struggles in recent U.S. history. The Affordable Care Act—also known as Obamacare—is one of the most controversial and …
Immigration
Examining the Facts
Inbunden, 2016
788 kr
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What are the myths and truths regarding immigration in the United States? This book provides readers with an impartial understanding of the true state of immigration and immigration policy in the United States by refuting falsehoods, misinformation, and exaggerations surrounding this topic—and …
Immigration
Examining the Facts
E-bok, 2016
857 kr
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What are the myths and truths regarding immigration in the United States? This book provides readers with an impartial understanding of the true state of immigration and immigration policy in the United States by refuting falsehoods, misinformation, and exaggerations surrounding this topic—and …
Climate Change
Examining the Facts
Inbunden, 2016
788 kr
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Climate change is one of the most controversial and misunderstood issues of the 21st century. This book provides a clear understanding of the issue by presenting scientific facts to refute falsehoods and misinformation—and to confirm the validity of other assertions.Is public understanding of …
Climate Change
Examining the Facts
E-bok, 2016
359 kr
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Climate change is one of the most controversial and misunderstood issues of the 21st century. This book provides a clear understanding of the issue by presenting scientific facts to refute falsehoods and misinformation-and to confirm the validity of other assertions. Is public understanding of …
Marijuana
Examining the Facts
Av Karen T. Van Gundy, Michael S. Staunton
Inbunden, 2017
812 kr
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Drawing on scientific evidence from medicine, psychology, criminology, and sociology, this book explores the veracity of claims about marijuana use and misuse.Is marijuana an innocent recreational pleasure and medicinal boon or an evil that must be outlawed to protect the American public? With the …
Marijuana
Examining the Facts
Av Karen T. Van Gundy, Michael S. Staunton
E-bok, 2017
347 kr
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Drawing on scientific evidence from medicine, psychology, criminology, and sociology, this book explores the veracity of claims about marijuana use and misuse. Is marijuana an innocent recreational pleasure and medicinal boon or an evil that must be outlawed to protect the American public? With the …
Prisons and Punishment in America
Examining the Facts
Inbunden, 2018
788 kr
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Synthesizing recent scholarship in law and the social sciences on criminal sentencing and corrections, this book provides a thorough, balanced, and accessible survey of the major policy issues in these fields of persistent public interest and political debate.After three decades of explosive …
Prisons and Punishment in America
Examining the Facts
E-bok, 2018
381 kr
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Synthesizing recent scholarship in law and the social sciences on criminal sentencing and corrections, this book provides a thorough, balanced, and accessible survey of the major policy issues in these fields of persistent public interest and political debate. After three decades of explosive …
Poverty and Welfare in America
Examining the Facts
Av David Wagner
Inbunden, 2019
788 kr
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This book closely examines controversial claims and beliefs surrounding poverty and anti-poverty programs in the United States. It authoritatively dismantles falsehoods, half-truths, and misconceptions, leaving readers with an unbiased, accurate understanding of these issues.Poverty and Welfare in …
Poverty and Welfare in America
Examining the Facts
Av David Wagner
E-bok, 2019
839 kr
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This book closely examines controversial claims and beliefs surrounding poverty and anti-poverty programs in the United States. It authoritatively dismantles falsehoods, half-truths, and misconceptions, leaving readers with an unbiased, accurate understanding of these issues. Poverty and Welfare in …
Muslims in America
Examining the Facts
Inbunden, 2018
788 kr
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This installment in the critically acclaimed Contemporary Debates series uses evidence-based documentation to provide a full and impartial examination of beliefs and claims made about Muslim individuals, families, and communities in the United States.Muslims in America: Examining the Facts provides …
Muslims in America
Examining the Facts
E-bok, 2018
883 kr
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This installment in the critically acclaimed Contemporary Debates series uses evidence-based documentation to provide a full and impartial examination of beliefs and claims made about Muslim individuals, families, and communities in the United States. Muslims in America: Examining the Facts …
Free Speech and Censorship
Examining the Facts
Inbunden, 2019
788 kr
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This book provides a comprehensive and impartial overview of laws and norms regarding free speech and censorship in the United States, with a particular focus on free speech rights and restrictions for individuals, politicians, corporations, and news organizations.Free Speech and Censorship: …
Free Speech and Censorship
Examining the Facts
E-bok, 2019
830 kr
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This book provides a comprehensive and impartial overview of laws and norms regarding free speech and censorship in the United States, with a particular focus on free speech rights and restrictions for individuals, politicians, corporations, and news organizations. Free Speech and Censorship: …
American Journalism and "Fake News"
Examining the Facts
Av Seth Ashley, Jessica Roberts m. fl.
Inbunden, 2018
788 kr
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This book provides a comprehensive and impartial overview of the state of American journalism and news-gathering in the 21st century, with a special focus on the rise—and meaning—of "fake news."A part of ABC-CLIO's Examining the Facts series, which uses evidence-based documentation to examine the …
American Journalism and "Fake News"
Examining the Facts
Av Seth Ashley, Jessica Roberts m. fl.
E-bok, 2018
359 kr
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This book provides a comprehensive and impartial overview of the state of American journalism and news-gathering in the 21st century, with a special focus on the rise-and meaning-of "fake news." A part of ABC-CLIO''s Examining the Facts series, which uses evidence-based documentation to examine the …
Public and Private Education in America
Examining the Facts
Av Casey D. Cobb, Gene V. Glass
Inbunden, 2021
766 kr
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"A convenient, information-rich source for anyone interested in schooling." – Library JournalThis title gives readers a clear understanding of the true state of public and private education systems in the USA by refuting falsehoods, misunderstandings, and exaggerations – and confirming the validity …
Public and Private Education in America
Examining the Facts
Av Casey D. Cobb, Gene V. Glass
E-bok, 2021
323 kr
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"A convenient, information-rich source for anyone interested in schooling." – Library Journal This title gives readers a clear understanding of the true state of public and private education systems in the USA by refuting falsehoods, misunderstandings, and exaggerations – and confirming the …
Energy Resources
Examining the Facts
Inbunden, 2022
788 kr
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An authoritative, comprehensive overview of economic, political, and environmental drivers of America's energy picture, from trends in the production and consumption of fossil fuels and renewables to the state of the national energy grid.Energy Resources: Examining the Facts is part of a series …
Energy Resources
Examining the Facts
E-bok, 2022
857 kr
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An authoritative, comprehensive overview of economic, political, and environmental drivers of America''s energy picture, from trends in the production and consumption of fossil fuels and renewables to the state of the national energy grid. Energy Resources: Examining the Facts is part of a series …
Guns in America
Examining the Facts
Inbunden, 2021
837 kr
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This work provides readers with an authoritative resource for understanding the true extent and nature of gun violence in America, examining the veracity of claims and counterclaims about mass shootings, gun laws, and public attitudes about gun control.This work is part of a series that uses …
Guns in America
Examining the Facts
E-bok, 2021
381 kr
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This work provides readers with an authoritative resource for understanding the true extent and nature of gun violence in America, examining the veracity of claims and counterclaims about mass shootings, gun laws, and public attitudes about gun control. This work is part of a series that uses …
Voting in America
Examining the Facts
Inbunden, 2020
725 kr
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This title gives students and other users a clear understanding of the true state of voting and representative democracy in the United States by impartially examining claims surrounding voter fraud, voter suppression, gerrymandering, and other voting-related issues in the U.S.This work is part of a …
Voting in America
Examining the Facts
E-bok, 2020
330 kr
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This title gives students and other users a clear understanding of the true state of voting and representative democracy in the United States by impartially examining claims surrounding voter fraud, voter suppression, gerrymandering, and other voting-related issues in the U.S. This work is part of …
Race Relations in America
Examining the Facts
Av Nikki Khanna, Noriko Matsumoto
Inbunden, 2021
725 kr
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"A balanced and thorough look at the United States' most important contemporary race issues, with timely content and excellent supporting documentation." – Library JournalThis book is an essential resource for anyone who wants to understand race in America, drawing on research from a variety of …
Race Relations in America
Examining the Facts
Av Nikki Khanna, Noriko Matsumoto
E-bok, 2021
336 kr
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"A balanced and thorough look at the United States'' most important contemporary race issues, with timely content and excellent supporting documentation." – Library Journal This book is an essential resource for anyone who wants to understand race in America, drawing on research from a variety of …
LGBTQ Life in America
Examining the Facts
Av Melissa R. Michelson, Brian F. Harrison
Inbunden, 2021
788 kr
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"Given the current sociopolitical climate, this reference provides much-needed informationon the challenges the LGBTQ community faces today." – ChoiceThis indispensable book debunks common myths and misconceptions about the LGBTQ community while providing accurate information about LGBTQ people, …
LGBTQ Life in America
Examining the Facts
Av Melissa R. Michelson, Brian F. Harrison
E-bok, 2021
343 kr
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"Given the current sociopolitical climate, this reference provides much-needed information on the challenges the LGBTQ community faces today." – Choice This indispensable book debunks common myths and misconceptions about the LGBTQ community while providing accurate information about LGBTQ people, …
