Opposing viewpoints series

"It might seem unnecessary to define what a person is, but the issue of personhood has been a longstanding source of debate. The scope of personhood has been questioned in many applications, including human slavery, right to life and right to end life, animal rights, bioethics, corporate rights, and theology. It is believed the question will arise again as robots and artificial intelligence become more sophisticated and ingrained in our culture. What makes a person, and who gets to define personhood?"--Provided by publisher.

"Anthology of essays exploring green politics and environmental policy"--Provided by publisher.

"Once we understand that gender is distinct from sex, a whole world of possibility--and potential for confusion--opens up. Shifting attitudes about the roles of men and women have allowed younger generations to refuse to be pigeonholed into conventional gender norms. As a result, the 21st century seems ripe for a gender revolution. The viewpoints in this volume approach gender from a variety of perspectives, providing readers with food for thought about where gender comes from, how we can make sense of its importance, and where it might be headed"--Provided by publisher.

"Anthology of essays exploring parity in education"--.

"Anthology of essays exploring attempts to understand life beyond Earth"--Provided by publisher.

Nineteen essays present opposing arguments regarding whistleblowers, covering such topics as what motivates whistleblowers, do whistleblowers compromise national security, and what consequences do whistleblowers face.

"On the surface, it seems that genetically modified (GM) foods are a reasonable defense against world hunger and malnutrition. They may offer solutions to other global problems as well. But critics argue that GM foods are unsafe and potentially hazardous to human health. They also claim that the engineering of GM foods harms the environment. So what is the truth? The curated essays in this volume present viewpoints from different sides of the debates surrounding GMs and a shrinking food supply"--Provided by publisher.

"Since 1973, when the draft ended, involvement in the US military has been voluntary. The makeup of the men and women who serve our country today has evolved over the subsequent decades. This volume explores many issues pertaining to the US military, such as what segment of the population is serving, how that translates to patriotism and politicization, the military-industrial complex, treatment of women and transgender service people, how the country treats its veterans and addresses their special needs, and many other . . . considerations"--Provided by publisher.

A collection of essays that explore the issue of teenage pregnancy, discussing the extent of the problem, factors that contribute to teenage pregnancy, and what measures would most effectively balance the needs of teen mothers, their children, and society.

"Anthology of diverse perspectives regarding the social phenomenon of cancel culture, public shaming, and mob mentality. Volume introduction, guided reading questions, introductory material, critical thinking questions, resource material and index"--Provided by publisher.