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Leading with soul

an uncommon journey of spirit
2001
Chronicles the journey of Steve, a dispirited leader in search of something deeper and more satisfying than a preoccupation with the bottom line. Interludes between the story chapters explore the everyday application of lessons Steve has learned and provide practical ways to get the most from life and work.

Witness

lessons from Elie Wiesel's classroom
2018
The author shares his experience being a student and teaching assistant to Elie Wiesel--activist, author, advisor, and Nobel laureate. Provides the lessons that the author learned from his teacher.

Digital ethics

safe and legal behavior online
2019
Explains how to use the Internet safely, ethically, and legally.

Political corruption and the abuse of power

2019
Readers learn what political corruption is, how it affects citizens' lives, and what can be done about it.

Hunting

"Hunting game has been a way of life for humans for two million years. People around the world hunt both as a source of food and for sport. While its critics argue that hunting is barbaric and a rich man's sport, its supporters defend the activity in terms of tradition, culture, and population control. Of course, there are still societies around the world that depend on hunting to survive. But for the rest, can hunting ever be justified? [This volume considers the many perspectives of this issue]"--Provided by publisher.

Abortion

Presents a collection of articles selected from the New York Times about the issues surrounding abortion.

Ethical pet ownership: puppy mills, rescue pets, and exotic animal trade

"As of 2017, 55 percent of American households included at least one pet. Pets are ubiquitous and often considered part of the family, but are they content in a domestic setting? Is there a way for us to tell if we are giving pets a suitable standard of living? Many factors must be considered when looking at the ethics of pet ownership, including what rights animals should possess, where the animals come from, and what species of animals should be kept as pets. Readers will gain a better understanding of the many ethical considerations surrounding pet ownership"--Provided by publisher.

Presentism: reexamining historical figures through today's lens

"The recent wave of statues, building names, and other monuments memorializing figures like Christopher Columbus and Confederate generals being removed from public spaces and college campuses has brought the reassessment of historical figures to the fore. It has raised questions about whom we choose to venerate; how historical narratives form; and whether it is best to erase problematic figures from the historical record, present a new interpretation on them, or attempt to be as unbiased as possible by contemporary attitudes when regarding them. Readers will learn more about this timely and complicated issue through a wide range of perspectives"--Provided by publisher.

Civilian casualties in war

A collection of global perspectives that examines the byproduct of modern war and explores strategies for reducing civilian casualties.

Digital ethics

safe and legal behavior online
Explains how to use the Internet safely, ethically, and legally.

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