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Abortion / / Noel Merino, book editor
| Abortion / / Noel Merino, book editor |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Detroit, Mich. : , : Greenhaven Press, , 2013 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (164 pages) : illustrations (chiefly color) |
| Disciplina | 342.7308/4 |
| Collana | Teen rights and freedoms |
| Soggetto topico | Abortion - Law and legislation - United States |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa  |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto | The Supreme Court decriminalized abortion in Roe v. Wade / J. Shoshanna Ehrlich -- Public opinion on abortion is influenced by science and ethics / Bonnie Steinbock -- The right to privacy protects a woman's right to choose abortion : the Supreme Court's decision / Harry Blackmun -- Requiring parental or spousal consent for abortion is unconstitutional : the Supreme Court's decision / Harry Blackmun -- States may require parental consent for abortion if an alternative form of authorization is also available : the Supreme Court's decision / Lewis F. Powell Jr. -- States may enact abortion restrictions that do not pose substantial obstacles : the Supreme Court's decision / Sandra Day O'Connor -- Parental involvement laws for abortion protect minors / Mailee R. Smith -- Mandatory parental-involvement laws threaten young women's safety / NARAL Pro-Choice America -- Parental involvement laws reduce minors' abortion rate / Michael New -- The impact of laws requiring parental involvement for abortion : a literature review / Amanda Dennis, Stanley K. Henshaw, Theodore J. Joyce, Lawrence B. Finer, and Kelly Blanchard -- Beyond apocalypse and apology : a moral defense of abortion / Caitlin Borgmann and Catherine Weiss -- There is a growing aversion to abortion, especially among teens / Steve Chapman -- The attorney who successfully argued Roe v. Wade recounts her experience : personal narrative / Sarah Weddington, interviewed by Martha Burk -- The plaintiff from Roe v. Wade explains her conversion against abortion : personal narrative -- Norma Mccorvey, interviewed by Frank Pavone -- A doctor who performs abortions reflects on her experience : personal narrative / Susan Wicklund, interviewed by Eryn Loeb. |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910141829703321 |
| Detroit, Mich. : , : Greenhaven Press, , 2013 | ||
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| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Afghanistan / / David E. Nelson, book editor ; Frank Chalk, consulting editor
| Afghanistan / / David E. Nelson, book editor ; Frank Chalk, consulting editor |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Detroit : , : Greenhaven Press, , 2013 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (209) : illustrations |
| Disciplina | 958.104 |
| Collana | Genocide & persecution Afghanistan |
| Soggetto topico |
Political violence - Afghanistan
Crimes against humanity - Afghanistan Human rights - Afghanistan Afghan War, 2001- |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto | 1. Historical background on Afghanistan -- 2. Issues and controversies surrounding Afghanistan -- 3. Personal narratives. |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910162748803321 |
| Detroit : , : Greenhaven Press, , 2013 | ||
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| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Air pollution / / Margaret Haerens, book editor
| Air pollution / / Margaret Haerens, book editor |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Detroit, Mich. : , : Greenhaven Press, , 2011 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (230 pages) : illustrations, maps |
| Disciplina | 363.739/2 |
| Collana | Global viewpoints Air pollution |
| Soggetto topico | Air - Pollution |
| ISBN | 0-7377-5945-3 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto | The global air quality outlook : an overview / United Nations Environment Programme -- European air quality is improving by reducing emissions / European Environment Agency (EEA) -- China struggles to improve air quality / Andreas Lorenz -- United Arab Emirates evaluates air quality / Khaleej Times -- Singapore assesses air quality / Singapore Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources -- Iraq's pressing environmental problems / Hayder Najm -- Ukraine cuts CO2 emissions, but citizens see little difference / Kyiv Post -- Global assessment of the issue of indoor air pollution / World Health Organization (WHO) -- United Kingdom is concerned about deaths caused by air pollution / Nina Lakhani -- India recognizes the growing problem of indoor air pollution / Aruna Chandaraju -- Central and Southern Asia deal with a growing number of asthma sufferers / Medical News Today -- Canadian statistics on health problems caused by air pollution are problematic / Ross McKitrick -- Mexico City residents suffer from a loss of smell from chronic air pollution / Mica Rosenberg -- China is suspicious of western environmental motives / Yu Zheng -- Iceland's erupting volcano reflects political and economic strife / Alda Sigmundsdóttir -- China's explosive growth leads to environmental challenges / Jonathan Watts and Randeep Ramesh -- Kuwait formulates a plan to alleviate air pollution problems / Nawara Fattahova -- Europe worries that cleaner air accelerates climate change / Volker Mrasek -- Hong Kong and Taiwanese air pollution is exacerbated by Chinese sandstorms / staff writers, Hong Kong, Agence France-Presse -- India uses giant air purifiers to alleviate air pollution / Pratap Chakravarty -- Global scientists propose biochar as a cleaner energy source / Chris Goodall -- Scotland is in danger of becoming a haven for polluters / Jenny Fyall -- South Africa is finding a solution to burning tire pollution / Vuyo Mabandla and Taylor Ervin -- Israel passes a clean air law / Adam Teva V'Din -- Canada pioneers the use of carbon capture and storage systems / Stephen Harper -- London formulates clean air strategy / Greater London Authority -- South Africa makes fuel from rubbish / Emily Miller -- Egypt debates policies to eliminate its "black cloud" of pollution / Hoda Baraka. |
| Altri titoli varianti | Global Viewpoints |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910162747903321 |
| Detroit, Mich. : , : Greenhaven Press, , 2011 | ||
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| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Alcohol / / Roman Espejo, book editor
| Alcohol / / Roman Espejo, book editor |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Detroit : , : Greenhaven Press, , 2013 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (158 pages) : illustrations (chiefly color) |
| Disciplina | 362.2920835/0973 |
| Collana | Teen rights and freedoms |
| Soggetto topico |
Youth - Alcohol use - United States
Drinking age - Law and legislation - United States Drinking of alcoholic beverages - United States Liquor laws - United States |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto | The National Minimum Drinking Age Act is constitutional : The Supreme Court's decision / William Rehnquist -- The National Minimum Drinking Age Act violates youths' and states' rights / Alex Koroknay-Palicz -- The minimum drinking age of 21 is justified / Jeffrey P. Victory -- A high school student learns a difficult lesson about having a party with alcohol : personal narrative / Allie Rich -- The minimum drinking age should be lowered / Jeffrey A. Tucker -- The minimum drinking age should not be lowered / Noah Ives -- Social hosts are not liable for serving alcohol : the Illinois Supreme Court's decision / Thomas R. Fitzgerald -- Some parents believe that minors should be allowed to drink at home / Vanessa O'Connell -- Parents should be liable when minors drink in their homes / William J. Bernat -- Parents may not be liable when minors drink in their homes : the Illinois Supreme Court's decision / Lloyd A. Karmeier -- A family member discusses the death of a relative due to underage drinking and driving : personal narrative / Susanne Santra -- Regulations prohibiting the sale of alcohol to minors should be strictly enforced / Deborah A. Fisher -- A graduated alcohol licensing system for ages 18 to 20 should be established -- The initiative to loosen drinking restrictions for ages 18 to 20 is harmful / Carla T. Main -- Alcohol screening at high school dances should be mandatory -- Mandatory alcohol screening at high school proms raises constitutional concerns / Jonathan Motto. |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910141829603321 |
| Detroit : , : Greenhaven Press, , 2013 | ||
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| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Alcohol / / Margaret Haerens, book editor
| Alcohol / / Margaret Haerens, book editor |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Detroit : , : Greenhaven Press, , 2012 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (199 pages) : maps |
| Disciplina | 362.292 |
| Collana | Global viewpoints |
| Soggetto topico |
Drinking of alcoholic beverages
Alcoholism - Social aspects |
| ISBN | 0-7377-6599-2 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto | ch 1. Trends in alcohol abuse -- ch 2. Strategies to curb alcohol abuse -- ch 3. Religion and alcohol -- ch 4. Alcohol culture and tradition. |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910162747203321 |
| Detroit : , : Greenhaven Press, , 2012 | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Allergies / / Clay Farris Naff, book editor
| Allergies / / Clay Farris Naff, book editor |
| Edizione | [First edition.] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Detroit, Mich. : , : Greenhaven Press, , 2009 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (152 pages) : illustrations (some color) |
| Disciplina | 616.97 |
| Collana | Perspectives on diseases and disorders |
| Soggetto topico |
Allergy
Allergy - Diagnosis Allergy - Treatment |
| ISBN | 0-7377-5046-4 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto | What are some attitudes toward debt? Going into debt can be a good financial choice / Tom Allen ; Going into debt is a bad financial choice / USA Today (magazine) ; It is possible to live debt free / Leslie E. Royale ; Living debt-free is not always possible / USA Today (magazine) ; Debtors should be more conscientious toward creditors / Michelle Singletary ; Creditors should be more conscientious toward debtors / Brian Alderson -- Do some people struggle to manage debt responsibly? Young people should have credit cards / Jonathan Burton ; Young people should not have credit cards / Carolyn M. Brown ; Class, as well as race, contributes to frivolous spending / Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania ; Racism is responsible for the minority debt crisis, not excessive spending / David Crockett ; Women are more likely to struggle with finances than men / Sandra Guy ; Men are more likely to struggle with finances than women / Bob Ellis -- Does the U.S. government manage debt responsibly? The U.S. economy is failing because it is debt-based / Steven Lachance ; The U.S. economy is failing because it is credit-based / Andrew Leonard ; The U.S. government should encourage people to take on new debt / Nathalie Martin ; The U.S. government should discourage excessive consumption / Shepherd Bliss ; The United States exploits borrowing by developing countries / Saul Kanowitz ; The United States has become overly indebted by lending money to developing countries / J. R. Dieckmann -- How can debt problems be solved? Declaring bankruptcy can help families start over / Laura Cohn ; Declaring bankruptcy can destroy families / Alison Smith-Squire ; Joining the military is an effective way to pay off student loans / Janet Kidd Stewart ; Military recruiters use loan forgiveness to target students / Ron Jacobs ; Micro-loans can be the solution to developing countries' economies / Mark Skousen ; Micro-loans will hinder developing countries' economies / Josh Kearns. |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910140298803321 |
| Detroit, Mich. : , : Greenhaven Press, , 2009 | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Anxiety disorders / / Paul Hina and Sarah Hina, book editors
| Anxiety disorders / / Paul Hina and Sarah Hina, book editors |
| Edizione | [First edition.] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Detroit, Mich. : , : Greenhaven Press, , 2010 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (136 pages) : color illustrations |
| Disciplina | 616.85/22 |
| Collana | Perspectives on diseases and disorders |
| Soggetto topico | Anxiety disorders |
| ISBN | 0-7377-5456-7 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto | Defining anxiety disorders / Rebecca J. Frey and Teresa G. Odle -- Treating anxiety disorders / National Institute of Mental Health -- Anxiety and depression are closely related / Michael L. Nichols -- Managing obsessive-compulsive disorder / Mark Rowh -- Anxiety disorders are overdiagnosed and overtreated / Philip HIckey -- Anxiety disorders are underdiagnosed and undertreated / Raymond W. Lam -- Social anxiety disorder is not just shyness / Martin A. Katzmann -- Social anxiety disorder and shyness are similar / Roger Dobson -- Post-traumatic stress disorder is underdiagnosed / Michael de Yoanna and Mark Benjamin -- Post-traumatic stress disorder is overdiagnosed / Daniel J. Carlat -- Living with agoraphobia / Shirley B. -- A college student struggles with obsessive-compulsive disorder / Huw Davies -- Fighting panic disorder is a lifelong battle / Harriet Brown. |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910140299803321 |
| Detroit, Mich. : , : Greenhaven Press, , 2010 | ||
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| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Asperger syndrome / / Arthur Gillard, book editor
| Asperger syndrome / / Arthur Gillard, book editor |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Detroit : , : Greenhaven Press, , 2011 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (136 pages) : illustrations (chiefly color) |
| Disciplina | 616.85/8832 |
| Collana | Perspectives on diseases and disorders |
| Soggetto topico | Asperger's syndrome |
| ISBN | 0-7377-6105-9 |
| Classificazione | JNF024020 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto | ch 1. Understanding Asperger syndrome -- ch 2. Controversies about Asperger syndrome -- ch 3. Personal experiences with Asperger syndrome. |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910132774603321 |
| Detroit : , : Greenhaven Press, , 2011 | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder / / Jacqueline Langwith, book editor
| Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder / / Jacqueline Langwith, book editor |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Detroit : , : Greenhaven Press, , 2009 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (154 pages) : illustrations |
| Disciplina | 618.92/8589 |
| Collana | Perspectives on diseases and disorders |
| Soggetto topico |
Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder
Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder - Treatment |
| ISBN | 0-7377-5047-2 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto | Understanding ADHD -- Controversies about ADHD -- Personal experiences with ADHD. |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910139441303321 |
| Detroit : , : Greenhaven Press, , 2009 | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Capitalism / / Noel Merino, book editor
| Capitalism / / Noel Merino, book editor |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Detroit : , : Greenhaven Press, , 2012 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (252 pages) : illustrations, maps |
| Disciplina | 330.12/2 |
| Collana | Global viewpoints |
| Soggetto topico | Capitalism |
| ISBN | 0-7377-6515-1 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto | ch. 1. Capitalism around the world. In France and Germany, anticapitalist attitudes are widespread / Stefan Theil -- Scandinavian countries practice a superior form of capitalism / Dominique Moisi -- Popular opinion in China favors capitalism / James A. Dorn -- In Russia, so-called Kremlin capitalism is fascism, not capitalism / Peter Foster -- Africa is undergoing a capitalist revolution that must continue / Ethan B. Kapstein -- ch. 2. Capitalism and the global financial crisis. Unbridled capitalism is to blame for the worldwide financial crisis / Rowan Williams -- Entrepreneurial capitalism is not to blame for the worldwide financial crisis / Leszek Balcerowicz -- Capitalism worldwide is threatened by US government response to the financial crisis / Gary S. Becker and Kevin Murphy -- The crisis of capitalism requires that the United States move away from consumerism / Benjamin R. Barber -- Australia should respond to the financial crisis by rejecting extreme capitalism / Kevin Rudd -- The impact of the crisis on the developing world shows the failure of global capitalism / Jayati Ghosh -- ch. 3. Capitalism and democracy. Capitalism is threatening democracy worldwide / Robert B. Reich -- In the United States and the United Kingdom, democracy threatens capitalism / Anatole Kaletsky -- Capitalism improves the lives of women more than democracy does / Michael D. Stroup -- In many countries, capitalism exists without democracy / Paul Gottfried -- In China, capitalism exists without political democracy / Boris Johnson -- In Latin America, democratic countries are rejecting capitalism / Naomi Klein -- ch. 4. Capitalism and social welfare spending. Europe should not abandon its social model of capitalism / Jeremy Rifkin -- In the United States, social insurance balances the harms of capitalism / Mark Thoma -- The United States should reduce government involvement in social welfare / Jim Manzi -- Japan's model of ethical capitalism promotes advanced welfare / Japan Economic Foundation -- In Canada, the welfare system has masked the problems with capitalism / Ellen Russell -- Iran is experiencing an ongoing struggle between welfare spending and privatization / Rostam Pourzal -- Portugal's welfare state is keeping it from succeeding economically / George Bragues. |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910162747503321 |
| Detroit : , : Greenhaven Press, , 2012 | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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