Clashing Views on Controversial Political Issues (Taking Sides) - Softcover

McKenna, George; Feingold, Stanley

 
9780697391469: Clashing Views on Controversial Political Issues (Taking Sides)
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0697391469 ISBN 13: 9780697391469
Verlag: Brown (William C.) Co ,U.S., 1999

Inhaltsangabe

This debate-style reader is designed to introduce students to controversies in politics. The readings represent the arguments of authors such as Robert Kagan, James Fallows and Attorney General, Janet Reno. Some topics discussed include: "Should There Be Term Limits for Members of Congress?" and "Do We Need Tougher Gun Control Laws?" The purpose of this volume is to develop critical thinking skills, by requiring students to analyze opposing viewpoints and reach considered judgement. Taking Sides are supported by the student Web site, Dushkin Online, where study tips and links to related Web sites can be found.

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Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor

McKenna received his Ph.D. at Fordham University. He has taught for 30 years at The City College of New York. He is the coeditor of two books in our Dushkin Taking Sides series: Taking Sides on social issues and on political issues. He has led local civic and environmental groups in New York and New Jersey.

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Verlag
Brown (William C.) Co ,U.S.
Erscheinungsdatum
1999
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN 10 
0697391469
ISBN 13 
9780697391469
Einband
Taschenbuch
Anzahl der Seiten
416
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