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For over 25 years, the Greenhaven Press Opposing Viewpoints Series has developed and set the standard for current-issue studies. With more than 90 volumes covering nearly every controversial contemporary topic, Opposing Viewpoints is the leading source for libraries and classrooms in need of current-issue materials. Each title explores a specific issue by placing expert opinions in a unique pro/con format. The viewpoints are selected from a wide range of highly respected and often hard-to-find sources and publications. By choosing from such diverse sources and including both popular and unpopular views, the Opposing Viewpoints editorial team has adhered to its commitment to editorial objectivity. Readers are exposed to many sides of a debate, which promotes issue awareness as well as critical thinking. In short, Opposing Viewpoints is the best research and learning tool for exploring the issues that continually shape and define our turbulent and changing world.
224 pages, Hardcover
First published July 30, 2010
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March 21, 2018
Overall a solid book but not very attention-grabbing.
August 4, 2016
A very interesting exercise in opposing viewpoints!
Many of the topics addressed shared essays from those I agree with and those I don't. I was surprised to find that some of the issues raised, where I thought I had one viewpoint, were swayed both by the one I support and the one opposed, bringing new perspectives to light.
One such topic was physician assisted suicide, where I am truly torn as to what is humane and compassionate in a greater picture.
Another interesting insight was on the topic of "Judeo-Christian Values" motivating people to act morally. Though neither to pro or con author convinced me one way or the other, the defacing of the pro viewpoint (authored by Dennis Prager) by someone who thought the author was a bigot was saddening. To think that individuals can be so immature as to scratch out peoples titles in books they do not own is a sad statement on the intelligence - and ethics - of some readers. This author is 'conservative', which makes the third time I've come across a library book of a conservative author which has been defaced by someone who can't discuss an issue without attacking the author's character.
On the other side, I recommend this book (and by extension, this series) because of the effort to understand the many nuances of most positions. To simply state a position is 'right' or 'wrong' causes us to miss the richness and greatness of most life concerns. There is a lot to learn by reading deeper (and I'll leave this for you to find on your own in this series), though some of the articles seem a bit stilted and one sided. A lot of homework is left for the reader to do before a clear understanding can be gained, but it's a great start.
Many of the topics addressed shared essays from those I agree with and those I don't. I was surprised to find that some of the issues raised, where I thought I had one viewpoint, were swayed both by the one I support and the one opposed, bringing new perspectives to light.
One such topic was physician assisted suicide, where I am truly torn as to what is humane and compassionate in a greater picture.
Another interesting insight was on the topic of "Judeo-Christian Values" motivating people to act morally. Though neither to pro or con author convinced me one way or the other, the defacing of the pro viewpoint (authored by Dennis Prager) by someone who thought the author was a bigot was saddening. To think that individuals can be so immature as to scratch out peoples titles in books they do not own is a sad statement on the intelligence - and ethics - of some readers. This author is 'conservative', which makes the third time I've come across a library book of a conservative author which has been defaced by someone who can't discuss an issue without attacking the author's character.
On the other side, I recommend this book (and by extension, this series) because of the effort to understand the many nuances of most positions. To simply state a position is 'right' or 'wrong' causes us to miss the richness and greatness of most life concerns. There is a lot to learn by reading deeper (and I'll leave this for you to find on your own in this series), though some of the articles seem a bit stilted and one sided. A lot of homework is left for the reader to do before a clear understanding can be gained, but it's a great start.
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