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Taking sides. Clashing views on political issues / selected, edited, and with introductions by George McKenna and Stanley Feingold.

McKenna, George (Added Author). Feingold, Stanley, 1926- (Added Author).

Summary:

This expanded fourteenth edition of taking sides: political issues presents two additional current controversial issues. The issues are provided in a debate-style format designed to stimulate student interest and develop critical thinking skills. Each issue is thoughtfully framed with an issue summary, an issue introduction, and a postscript. An instructor's manual with testing material is available for each volume. Using taking sides in the classroom is also an excellent instructor resource with practical suggestions on incorporating this effective approach in the classroom. Each taking sides reader features an annotated listing of selected world wide web sites and is supported by our student website.

Record details

ISBN: 0073514950
ISBN: 9780073514956
Physical Description: xxviii, 482 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
Edition: 14th edition, expanded.
Publisher: Dubuque, Iowa : McGraw-Hill/Dushkin, [2006]
Copyright: ©2006.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Formatted Contents Note:

Is there too much democracy in the world? -- Do political campaigns promote good government? -- Is there an emerging Democratic majority? -- Do the media have a liberal bias? -- Is Congress barred from regulating commerce within a state? -- Is the filibuster of judicial nominees justifiable? -- Is capital punishment justified? -- Do we need tougher gun control laws? -- Does affirmative action advance racial equality? -- Should the president be allowed to detain citizens indefinitely in wartime? -- Is "Middle Eastern" profiling ever justified? -- Should hate speech be punished? -- Should there be a constitutional amendment banning gay marriage? -- Should abortion be restricted? -- Are tax cuts good for America? -- Is America becoming more unequal? -- Does the Patriot Act abridge essential freedom? -- Should America restrict immigration? -- Is free trade fair trade? -- Was the invasion of Iraq justified? -- Must America exercise world leadership? -- Does the United Nations promote world peace and security? -- Are 'faith-based initiatives" fair and workable?