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Series
Publisher
Greenhaven Press, Thomson/Gale
Pub. Date
©2003
Language
English
Description
Recent incidents of terrorism have elicited controversy over whether Islamic fundamentalism contributes to violence. Authors in this anthology discuss the difference between Islam and Islamic fundamentalism and how they relate to the West.
Series
Publisher
Greenhaven Press
Pub. Date
©2007
Language
English
Description
Essays from various sources provide a wide range of opinions on the discrimination of religious groups in America, discussing Christians in school, anti-Semitism on campus, religion in education, Islamic women and feminism, Muslims, homosexuality in the Episcopal Church, and Hare Krishnas.
14) The Olympics
Series
Publisher
Greenhaven Press A part of Gale, Cengage Learning
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
15) Banned books
Series
Publisher
Greenhaven Publishing, LLC
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
It may sound shocking, but even in this current age, books are banned all around the globe. But what makes a book inappropriate even dangerous for public consumption, and who has the power to deem it so? Some governments ban books as a form of censorship. Even schools can ban books they consider too racy or inappropriate for their students. Does banning books take away our liberties, attempt to erase history, and impose an agenda? Or is the practice...
Series
Publisher
Greenhaven Publishing, LLC
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
With the disappearance of well-paying jobs and the increasing cost of living, it s becoming more and more difficult to stay afloat in the United States. Workers who earn the minimum wage often can t afford the most basic needs. In response, more than 100 U.S. cities have issued living wage ordinances, requiring payments that allow workers to afford food, clothing, shelter, utilities, and healthcare. It may seem obvious that everyone wins with a living...
Series
Publisher
Greenhaven Publishing, LLC
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
The relative anonymity the Internet provides allows us to assert our knowledge like a professor, show off our seemingly perfect lives, and judge like we are presiding over a court of law. The problem with this relatively new phenomenon is that we often make snap judgments about other people s actions or statements without knowing all of the facts, and without giving others the benefit of the doubt. This volume dives deep into the realities of the...
Series
Publisher
Greenhaven Publishing, LLC
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
Free speech is guaranteed under the First Amendment. Although it may hurt and offend, hate speech is still free, under most circumstances. But what happens when institutions like universities adopt policies prohibiting offensive speech? Do such policies cause more harm than good? Should measures be taken to curb threatening or insulting comments? Or does that amount to little more than censorship? Is our quest to be polite and politically correct...
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