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2) Immigration
Series
Pub. Date
2009
Description
Presents a collection of essays that discuss a variety of points of view on the debate about immigration and illegal aliens.
Series
Pub. Date
c2010
Description
A collection of essays that provides varying perspective on child soldiers, discussing their presence in Uganda, Mozambique, and Colombia; how they are treated by the United States after being captured; the causes and effects of children in combat; efforts to end their use; and life after combat.
6) Obesity
Series
Pub. Date
2011
Description
"Obesity: The Global Obesity Epidemic; Obesity Factors; Obesity Effects; Anti-Obesity Policies"--
7) Capitalism
Series
Pub. Date
c2012
Description
Examines the issue of capitalism from a variety of international perspectives.
8) Education
Series
Pub. Date
c2012
Description
"Education: Global Viewpoints examines current, often controversial, topics of worldwide interest and importance from a variety of international perspectives"--
12) Birth control
Series
Pub. Date
[2014]
Description
"Global Viewpoints: Birth Control examines issues of birth control and population growth; politics and birth control; social and religious factors affecting access to birth control; and the economics of birth control access.; By illuminating the complexities and interrelations of the global community, this excellent resource helps students and other researchers enhance their global awareness." --Publisher summary
13) Disasters
Series
Pub. Date
[2014]
Description
Presents a collection of essays exploring international viewpoints on disasters, discussing natural hazards and human-caused events, the political and societal impacts of disasters, the importance of preparation and prevention, and strategies for effective aftermath responses.
15) Mixed marriage
Series
Pub. Date
[2014]
Description
Examines the institution of mixed marriages in different global locations, cultures and social climates.
16) Privacy
Series
Pub. Date
[2014]
Description
Offers a panoramic view of opinions on this topic to enhance awareness.
17) Social justice
Series
Pub. Date
[2014]
Description
Examines the issue of social justice and equality from a variety of international perspectives.
18) Unemployment
Series
Pub. Date
[2014]
Description
"Global Viewpoints: Unemployment: This title examines the topic around the issues of the global problem of unemployment, the victims of unemployment, the causes of unemployment, and the solutions to unemployment"--
19) HONOR KILLINGS
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2017
Description
Honor killings are acts of vengeance committed by male relatives against female relatives who have brought dishonor upon the family. This dishonor can include refusal to enter into an arranged marriage, being the victim of sexual assault, seeking a divorce, or having social or professional interactions outside the community. These crimes often go unpunished or lightly punished in cultures in which the practice is enshrined and are often reported as...
Series
Pub. Date
2018.
Description
In the wake of every killer hurricane, devastating wild fire, severe drought, or once-in-a-century flooding event, it has become commonplace for scientists, politicians, and ordinary citizens to debate whether or not these severe weather events can be tied directly to climate change and global warming. The scientific consensus generally indicates that we are beginning to see upticks in extreme weather due to warming and the resulting shift in weather...