Gangs, Greenhaven Press

Автор: Greenhaven Press
Название: Global Sustainability
ISBN: 0737775211 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780737775211
Издательство: Неизвестно
Цена: 41440.00 T
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Описание: Do genetically modified foods contribute to global sustainability? Is water scarcity a threat to global sustainability? Does social equity promote global sustainability? Is economic growth compatible with sustainability? These four questions are analyzed in this collection of essays. The essays are in a pro versus con format in order to provide readers with more than one intelligent viewpoint. Essay sources include the Institute for Responsible Technology, United Nations World Water Assessment Programme, United Nations Environment Programme, and Ambassador Terry Miller.

Автор: Greenhaven Press
Название: Manufacturing Jobs in the U.S.
ISBN: 0737771747 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780737771749
Издательство: Неизвестно
Цена: 34090.00 T
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Описание: One of America's greatest strengths is its manufacturing know-how. Many companies, however, send jobs off shore to other countries. This causes a number of issues relating to employment, trade, and the county's economy. This book discusses whether there is a strong American workforce available for new manufacturing jobs, whether American youths are interested in manufacturing, and whether the United States can compete with overseas manufacturers.

Автор: Greenhaven Press
Название: The Legalization of Marijuana
ISBN: 0737775572 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780737775570
Издательство: Неизвестно
Цена: 41440.00 T
Наличие на складе: Невозможна поставка.
Описание: The national debate over the legalization of marijuana is heating up as states begin to legalize its use for medicinal and recreational purposes. This volume deepens the discussion on marijuana; should it be legal or not? Does it help or harm users? Should medicinal use only be allowed? Answers to these questions will be debated for years to come, but this collection of essays, in a pro versus con sequence, will help readers make up their own minds now.

Автор: Greenhaven Press
Название: Corporate Corruption
ISBN: 0737773650 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780737773651
Издательство: Неизвестно
Цена: 34090.00 T
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Описание: Twelve detailed essays were assembled by editor Sarah Armstrong, to help students obtain a balanced understanding of corporate corruption. Students will read whether global efforts against corruption are working, whether corporate profiteering is a source of environmental violence, and whether corporate rights work against the individual's rights.

Автор: Greenhaven Press
Название: Caffeine
ISBN: 0737773812 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780737773811
Издательство: Неизвестно
Цена: 34090.00 T
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Описание: Caffeine consumption has become commonplace amongst young adults in recent years, with many teens, up to 80 percent, eagerly reaching for coffee or energy drinks on a regular basis. Caffeinated substances are legal, widely used by society, and often touted as having health benefits, yet many teenagers fail to realize that caffeine is also a drug. When misused it can lead to dependency or abuse. This informative anthology examines the various degrees of caffeine use, outlining a variety of perspectives on topics such as caffeine and cognitive performance, caffeine as an addictive substance, and the complexities of caffeine regulation.