Opposing Viewpoints Series

Various authors debate what Americans value in politics, society, business, and religion; what patriotism is, and how to improve our culture. Includes critical thinking skills activities.

"These volumes offer a one-stop resource for researching the lives, customs, and cultures of Africa's nations and peoples. Unparalleled in its coverage of contemporary customs in all of Africa, this multivolume set is perfect for both high school and public library shelves. The three-volume encyclopedia will provide readers with an overview of contemporary customs and life in North Africa and sub-Saharan Africa through discussions of key concepts and topics that touch everyday life among the nations' peoples. While this encyclopedia places emphasis on the customs and cultural practices of each state, history, politics, and economics are also addressed. Because entries average 14,000 to 15,000 words each, contributors are able to expound more extensively on each country than in similar encyclopedic works with shorter entries. As a result, readers will gain a more complete understanding of what life is like in Africa's 54 nations and territories, and will be better able to draw cross-cultural comparisons based on their reading."--Publisher's description.

Discusses how young people are lured into gangs - The influence of gangs on society - The difficulty of leaving gangs - Violence and vandalism - Graffiti and gangs.

Central government argues that deprivation, as defined by basic needs such as nutrition, domestic warmth and adequate clothing, no longer exists. People, it says, have all their needs met. The research in this text strictly adopts Rowntree's methodologies to test the truth of this claim.

Panel discussion on the nature and image of United States power, moderated by Max Frankel. Three Columbia University deans, Edward W. Barrett,Andrew Cordier, and David B. Truman participated in a wide-ranging discussion of domestic and foreign policy, the function of the diplomat in the 1960s, and the changing role of neutralist nations.

A series of provocative and engaging debates on Central American issues: political, social, and economic: Why is the U.S. involved in Central America? Is Communism a threat to Central America?

Presents opposing viewpoints on the meaning of death, when it occurs, how to greet death, reacting to death, and life after death, through essays by a variety of authors. Includes discussion activities.

Presents opposing viewpoints about prison issues. Includes critical thinking skill activities and a list of organizations to contact.

Presents opposing viewpoints on euthanasia, abortion, suicide, and funeral homes through essays by a variety of authors. Includes discussion activities.