Haerens, Margaret

Offering a panoramic view of opinions selected from a diverse range of international sources, this book examines current issues on the worldwide threat of air pollution detailing natural disasters, manmade pollution, and new strategies for reducing air pollution.

This book is a collection of articles in which authors debate whether welfare reform is working, whether the Stimulus Bill reverses welfare reform, and whether food stamps have contributed to an overly dependent underclass.

This book is a collection of articles in which authors debate whether offshore drilling will strengthen our national security, whether offshore drilling is more beneficial than biofuels, and whether offshore drilling will lead to energy independence.

Provides a collection of essays discussing human rights issues from around the world, focuses on its relationship to politics and minority populations, and describes the challenges to human rights. Includes a world map, discussion questions, an index, and sources for additional information.

This book is a collection of articles in which authors debate whether television promotes torture, whether reality television debases society, whether infomercials are an effective way of advertising, whether the government should strictly regulate television violence, and more.

A collection of essays that provides varying perspectives on issues related to veterans, debating if they are treated fairly, preparation for the needs of Iraq and Afghanistan war veterans, how health concerns are addressed, and how the government can help veterans.

A collection of essays examining the controversies surrounding international adoption, with views from both sides to help readers develop their own opinions on the issue.

Collects essays that offer varying perspectives on issues related to the Supreme Court of the United States.

Presents articles and essays with opposing viewpoints on matters concerning the Arab Spring of 2010, such as whether or not the U.S. should have intervened in Libya and if the new governments in place of the old ones are really any better.

Presents a collection of essays that explore various topics regarding modern human trafficking, including global trends, factors contributing to human trafficking, and how this issue can be addressed.