Egendorf, Laura K.

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The Third world

opposing viewpoints
2000
Contains twenty-six essays that provide opposing opinions about issues related to the Third World, debating the cause of the problems in Third World countries, the means of achieving development, the possibility of forming lasting democracies, and the role of the U.S. and the U.N. in providing aid.

Terrorism

opposing viewpoints
2004
Presents opposing viewpoints on the subject of terrorism--causes, justification, sponsors, and elimination.

Medicine

opposing viewpoints
2003
Contains twenty-three essays in which authors debate issues related to medicine, discussing the problems confronting American medicine, whether alternative medicine is effectiveness, the benefits of new medical technologies, and the future of medicine.

Chemical dependency

opposing viewpoints
2003
Presents opposing viewpoints about the causes and treatments of addictions to alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs. Includes critical thinking skill activities and a list of organizations to contact.

The legal system

opposing viewpoints
2003
Twenty-six articles present opposing viewpoints on issues related to the American legal system, discussing the civil justice system, the jury system, fairness in the criminal justice system, and the role of the media. Includes discussion questions and an annotated list of related organizations.

Rock and roll

2002
A collection of nineteen essays in which various authors examine the origins of rock music, the rise of specific genres of rock, controversial aspects of the music, and the future of rock and roll.

National security

2003
Contains fifteen essays in which the authors debate issues of national security, discussing the restriction of civil liberties, immigration control, the prosecution of terrorists, missile defense, and other topics.

How can gun violence be reduced?

2002
Primary and secondary sources analyze the different perspectives on how American government and society can help reduce gun violence.

English romanticism

2001
An introduction to English romanticism which includes a variety of critical articles that analyze important literary works within the genre.

Anti-semitism

1999
Contains ten essays in which the authors present a wide range of viewpoints about the issue of anti-Semitism; and includes a bibliography and an annotated list of relevant organizations.

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