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Marshall Cavendish Benchmark
Pub. Date
[2012]
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English
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Should animals, like humans, have rights? Many people believe that animals suffer pain and feel emotions, so they deserve rights and laws that protect them from abuse. Others believe that while animals should be treated humanely, they still must be used for food, clothing, and scientific research and testing. Which side are you on?
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Marshall Cavendish Benchmark
Pub. Date
[2012]
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English
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"Examines the two sides of the debate related to global warming, discussing issues including what is global warming, climate change and the potential effects on the planet, and whether or not global warning is actually taking place"--Provided by the Publisher.
9) Immigration
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Marshall Cavendish Benchmark
Pub. Date
[2012]
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English
Description
Have our present immigration laws run their course? Should America's doors stay open to so many newcomers-- or should we reconsider the impact of immigrants on native resources and employment opportunities? Examine the pros and cons of immigrations law and attitudes, and how they affect America's way of life and cultural identity.
10) Nuclear energy
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Publisher
Marshall Cavendish Benchmark
Pub. Date
[2012]
Language
English
Description
Natural resources are disappearing fast in order to power our high-tech world. Will nuclear energy be one of the main answers to the environmental crisis at hand? Examine the science behind nuclear energy, as well as the issues that challenge more widespread use.
11) Student rights
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Publisher
Marshall Cavendish Benchmark
Pub. Date
[2012]
Language
English
Description
"Examines the two sides of the debate related to freedom of speech and press, censorship, the right to protest, and the ability to practice freedom of expression and religion, and how it affects students today"--provided by the publisher.
12) Terrorism
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Publisher
Marshall Cavendish Benchmark
Pub. Date
[2012]
Language
English
Description
Examines questions related to terrorism, its causes, and methods for prevention.
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English
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This book examines the debate on how advertising surrounds us in the modern world and is designed to influence our behavior. Some types of advertising can influence us to quit smoking, while others are designed to get us to buy the latest technological advance. This volume reveals the effects advertising has on society and explores the line between a world in which we are able to find what we need, and a world in which our behavior is sometimes controlled...
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Alcoholism is one of the most common addictions affecting Americans. It also is an addiction that goes untreated in many cases because of the legality of the substance. This thorough look at alcohol, its rules, regulations and responsibilities, offers a bibliography for future research, and will engage readers to weigh the issues that unfold. Also included is a list of substance abuse related organizations and a detailed index enabling quick access...
15) Evolution
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This book examines the two sides of the debate related to evolution and examines the discussion between evolution and creationism. The crux of the debate includes artificial and natural selection, links to a common ancestry, and criticisms of evolutionary biology. In the mid-19th century, Charles Darwin formulated the scientific theory of evolution by natural selection. Nearly 150 years later, the discussion regarding God vs. Darwin is still being...
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This volume examines the two sides of the debate related to genetic engineering and the ethical boundaries surrounding the developing science. Genetic engineering allows scientists to isolate and modify genes which grants them positive entry into interfering with disease progression, but could pave the way to choosing eye color, hair color and the gender of a baby. Debate promotes an understanding of alternate points of view, encourages discussion,...
17) Gun Control
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Readers are presented with two sides of the debate related to gun control, including policies and practices throughout American history, gun laws and legislation, gun safety, crime, and law enforcement. In 1791, The Bill of Rights was added to the U.S. Constitution which included the second amendment, or, The Right to Bear Arms. Two-hundred years later, the controversial issue of gun control is still being debated because the statistics surrounding...
18) Animal Testing
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Mice share more than 95 percent of their genes with humans. Researchers have used mice to study leukemia, improving the cancer survival rate in the United States. Find out more in Animal Testing, a title in the Debating the Issues series. Each title in the series features easy-to-read text, stunning visuals, and a challenging educational activity. A unique book code printed on page 2 unlocks multimedia content. These books come alive with video, audio,...
20) Homework
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Just like the rest of the body, the brain needs exercise. When homework is designed well, it helps students form
new connections in their brains. Find out more in Homework, a title in the Debating the Issues series. Each title in the series features easy-to-read text, stunning visuals, and a challenging educational activity. A unique book code printed on page 2 unlocks multimedia content. These books come alive with video, audio, weblinks, slideshows,...
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