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Same-sex marriage

cause for concern or celebration?
"In 2015, same-sex marriage was declared legal in all fifty states by the Supreme Court. Today, more than two dozen nations around the world have legalized same-sex marriage. However, the debate about whether such marriages should be allowed still rages on, both in the United States and around the globe. In some countries, homosexuality is illegal and those convicted of homosexual acts can even face the death penalty. Some argue that same-sex marriage erodes the institution of marriage or oppose it on religious grounds, while others view the ability to marry as a fundamental right. This book delves into all sides of the debate"--Amazon.

Reproductive technology

indispensable or problematic?
Explores reproductive technology, discussing the religious viewpoint, history of eugenics, genetic engineering, egg and sperm donation, and more.

Same-sex marriage

cause for concern or celebration?
2020
.A book for high school students about the controversial topic of same-sex marriage.

Military might and global intervention

meddling or peacemaking?
2020
This book delves into the history of armed intervention to explore arguments both for and against military intervention, and to assess when and where it is necessary, if it is ever necessary at all.

Reproductive technology

indispensable or problematic?
2020
"Millions of people around the world suffer from infertility. For them, the prospect of having a baby may have seemed unattainable just a century ago. However, new technologies have not only made it possible for more people to have children but have also helped parents assess the health of their babies before they're even born. Treatments include artificial insemination, in vitro fertilization, preimplantation genetic diagnosis, and amniocentesis. However, these new treatments have also sparked controversies involving the boundaries of government control, private choice, religious belief, and parental wishes. This book helps readers explore the many sides of this complicated issue"--Amazon.

Reproductive technology

indispensable or problematic?
Briefly explores the history of reproductive technology and modern debates and controversies surrounding reproduction. Discusses the religious viewpoint, the history of eugenics, sperm and egg donation, and the ethics of genetic engineering. Includes a glossary.

Torture

justified or unacceptable?
Discusses the debate over torture and if it's justified or unacceptable.
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Incarceration

punishment or rehabilitation?
Discusses the debate on incarceration and society's role as punisher or helper, focusing on prison conditions and the American criminal justice system.
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Genocide

when is intervention necessary?
"Looks back at some of the most reprehensible acts of genocide in human history to gain a better understanding of what interventions have taken place in the past, and to what extent they have helped"--Amazon.
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Same-sex marriage

cause for concern or celebration?
"In 2015, same-sex marriage was declared legal in all fifty states by the Supreme Court. Today, more than two dozen nations around the world have legalized same-sex marriage. However, the debate about whether such marriages should be allowed still rages on, both in the United States and around the globe. In some countries, homosexuality is illegal and those convicted of homosexual acts can even face the death penalty. Some argue that same-sex marriage erodes the institution of marriage or oppose it on religious grounds, while others view the ability to marry as a fundamental right. This book delves into all sides of the debate"--Amazon.
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