New Releases by David M. Haugen

David M. Haugen is the author of Organized Crime (2014), Should the Federal Income Tax Be Eliminated? (2014), Is Foreign Aid Necessary? (2013), The Food Industry in Eric Schlosser's Fast Food Nation (2012), Discipline and Punishment (2012).

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Organized Crime

release date: Jan 01, 2014
Organized Crime
Each title in the highly acclaimed Opposing Viewpoints series 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 publications.; Opposing Viewpoints: Organized Crime examines if organized crime presents a threat to the world today, how profitable some organized crime activities are, what policies should be implemented to address organized crime, and whether or not organized crime h; "Each volume in the Opposing Viewpoints Series could serve as a model not only providing access to a wide diversity of opinions, but also stimulating readers to do further research for group discussion and individual interest. Both shrill and moderate, th"

Should the Federal Income Tax Be Eliminated?

release date: Jan 01, 2014
Should the Federal Income Tax Be Eliminated?
These books provide a range of opinions on a social issue; each volume focuses on a specific issue and offers a variety of perspectives, e.g., eyewitness accounts, governmental views, scientific analysis, newspaper accounts, to illuminate the issue.; Title explores issues related to eliminating the federal income tax including, the adoption of a flat tax; the adoption of a tax based on consumption; and corporate income taxes.; Greenhaven Press''s At Issue series provides a wide range of opinions on individual social issues. Enhancing critical thinking skills, each At Issue volume is an excellent research tool to help readers understand current social issues and prepare reports.

Is Foreign Aid Necessary?

release date: Jan 01, 2013
Is Foreign Aid Necessary?
These books provide a range of opinions on a social issue; each volume focuses on a specific issue and offers a variety of perspectives, e.g., eyewitness accounts, governmental views, scientific analysis, newspaper accounts, to illuminate the issue.; This title examines numerous facets of US foreign aid, including: whether foreign aid has benefitted or harmed developing nations; whether Congress should cut foreign aid; whether aid to Africa helps poor nations or supports corrupt regimes; the level of; Greenhaven Press''s At Issue series provides a wide range of opinions on individual social issues. Enhancing critical thinking skills, each At Issue volume is an excellent research tool to help readers understand current social issues and prepare reports.

The Food Industry in Eric Schlosser's Fast Food Nation

release date: Nov 12, 2012
The Food Industry in Eric Schlosser's Fast Food Nation
This informative volume explores Eric Schlosser''s Fast Food Nation through the lens of the food industry. Coverage includes: an examination of Schlosser''s life as an investigative journalist; Schlosser''s view of the food industry as demonstrated in his book; how investigative journalism can be viewed as literature; how Fast Food Nation has changed people''s perspectives and actions; criticisms of Fast Food Nation and its message; and contemporary perspectives on the food industry with commentary on topics such as food regulations and movements.

Discipline and Punishment

release date: Sep 07, 2012
Discipline and Punishment
This collection of essays explores a sensitive topic. No matter what age, the topic of discipline and punishment creates controversy and tension. Essays include discussion on the legality of corporal punishment (spanking) in schools and at home, the rights of teens committed to residential treatment centers, and the student rights of due process in school suspension and expulsion hearings.

Renewable Energy

release date: Jan 01, 2012
Renewable Energy
Each title in the highly acclaimed Opposing Viewpoints series 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 publications.; This title explores renewable Energy and climate change, and examines how best to transition to renewable energy, various renewable energy sources such as biofuels, ethanol, and electric vehicles, and the government''s role in supporting renewable energy.; "Each volume in the Opposing Viewpoints Series could serve as a model not only providing access to a wide diversity of opinions, but also stimulating readers to do further research for group discussion and individual interest. Both shrill and moderate, th"

Nutrition

release date: Jan 01, 2012
Nutrition
Each title in the highly acclaimed Opposing Viewpoints series 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 publications.;; "Each volume in the Opposing Viewpoints Series could serve as a model not only providing access to a wide diversity of opinions, but also stimulating readers to do further research for group discussion and individual interest. Both shrill and moderate, th"

Democracy

release date: Jan 01, 2012
Democracy
Each title in the highly acclaimed Opposing Viewpoints series 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 publications.; This addition to the popular Opposing Viewpoints series examines the democratic political system. Through a balanced collection of articles from a variety of sources, the title explores the state of democracy worldwide; the question of whether or not ther; "Each volume in the Opposing Viewpoints Series could serve as a model not only providing access to a wide diversity of opinions, but also stimulating readers to do further research for group discussion and individual interest. Both shrill and moderate, th"

The Millennial Generation

release date: Jan 01, 2012
The Millennial Generation
Each title in the highly acclaimed Opposing Viewpoints series 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 publications.; This title explores what defines the millennial generation, whether the millennial generation is as educated as other generations, what social factors have shaped the millennial generation, and how the millennial generation will shape the future.; "Each volume in the Opposing Viewpoints Series could serve as a model not only providing access to a wide diversity of opinions, but also stimulating readers to do further research for group discussion and individual interest. Both shrill and moderate, th"

Population

release date: Jan 01, 2012
Population
Each title in the highly acclaimed Opposing Viewpoints series 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 publications.;; "Each volume in the Opposing Viewpoints Series could serve as a model not only providing access to a wide diversity of opinions, but also stimulating readers to do further research for group discussion and individual interest. Both shrill and moderate, th"

The US Census

release date: Jan 01, 2012
The US Census
Each title in the highly acclaimed Opposing Viewpoints series 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 publications.; This addition to the popular Opposing Viewpoints series discusses a variety of issues related to the U.S. census. Articles collected within this title examine the usefulness of the census program, the representative accuracy of U.S. census data, and how t; "Each volume in the Opposing Viewpoints Series could serve as a model not only providing access to a wide diversity of opinions, but also stimulating readers to do further research for group discussion and individual interest. Both shrill and moderate, th"

Technology and the Cloud

release date: Jan 01, 2012
Technology and the Cloud
These books provide a range of opinions on a social issue; each volume focuses on a specific issue and offers a variety of perspectives, e.g., eyewitness accounts, governmental views, scientific analysis, newspaper accounts, to illuminate the issue.; This title explores various opinions on the use of the Cloud as a new form of technology, including whether information on the Cloud is safe, whether fewer or more restrictions should be placed on companies offering Cloud services, and whether the federa; Greenhaven Press''s At Issue series provides a wide range of opinions on individual social issues. Enhancing critical thinking skills, each At Issue volume is an excellent research tool to help readers understand current social issues and prepare reports.

Are Books Becoming Extinct?

release date: Jan 01, 2012
Are Books Becoming Extinct?
These books provide a range of opinions on a social issue; each volume focuses on a specific issue and offers a variety of perspectives, e.g., eyewitness accounts, governmental views, scientific analysis, newspaper accounts, to illuminate the issue.; This edition in the At Issue series offers readers a variety of articles that examine the future of print books. The title explores the impact of digital printing on book publishing, the increasing role of e-books and the needs of e-book readers and users; Greenhaven Press''s At Issue series provides a wide range of opinions on individual social issues. Enhancing critical thinking skills, each At Issue volume is an excellent research tool to help readers understand current social issues and prepare reports.

Health Care Legislation

release date: Jan 01, 2012
Health Care Legislation
These books provide a range of opinions on a social issue; each volume focuses on a specific issue and offers a variety of perspectives, e.g., eyewitness accounts, governmental views, scientific analysis, newspaper accounts, to illuminate the issue.; This edition in the At Issue series offers readers a variety of articles that address the controversies surrounding American health care legislation. The title explores the impact of the 2010 health care reform law and the Individual Mandate Clause, the r; Greenhaven Press''s At Issue series provides a wide range of opinions on individual social issues. Enhancing critical thinking skills, each At Issue volume is an excellent research tool to help readers understand current social issues and prepare reports.

The US Energy Grid

release date: Jan 01, 2012
The US Energy Grid
These books provide a range of opinions on a social issue; each volume focuses on a specific issue and offers a variety of perspectives, e.g., eyewitness accounts, governmental views, scientific analysis, newspaper accounts, to illuminate the issue.; This edition in the At Issues series provides readers with a variety of articles examining issues related to the U.S. energy grid. The title explores the impact of a U.S. smart energy grid, the relationship between new energy transmission lines and renewa; Greenhaven Press''s At Issue series provides a wide range of opinions on individual social issues. Enhancing critical thinking skills, each At Issue volume is an excellent research tool to help readers understand current social issues and prepare reports.

The BP Oil Spill

release date: Jan 01, 2012
The BP Oil Spill
These books provide a range of opinions on a social issue; each volume focuses on a specific issue and offers a variety of perspectives, e.g., eyewitness accounts, governmental views, scientific analysis, newspaper accounts, to illuminate the issue.;; Greenhaven Press''s At Issue series provides a wide range of opinions on individual social issues. Enhancing critical thinking skills, each At Issue volume is an excellent research tool to help readers understand current social issues and prepare reports.

Will the World Run Out of Fresh Water?

release date: Jan 01, 2012
Will the World Run Out of Fresh Water?
These books provide a range of opinions on a social issue; each volume focuses on a specific issue and offers a variety of perspectives, e.g., eyewitness accounts, governmental views, scientific analysis, newspaper accounts, to illuminate the issue.; This addition to the At Issue series discusses issues related to the world''s water supply. The title explores whether or not there is a looming global fresh water shortage, how desalination could be an answer to fresh water issues, how fresh water is seen; Greenhaven Press''s At Issue series provides a wide range of opinions on individual social issues. Enhancing critical thinking skills, each At Issue volume is an excellent research tool to help readers understand current social issues and prepare reports.

Africa

release date: Dec 01, 2011
Africa
Each title in the highly acclaimed Opposing Viewpoints series 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 publications.;; "Each volume in the Opposing Viewpoints Series could serve as a model not only providing access to a wide diversity of opinions, but also stimulating readers to do further research for group discussion and individual interest. Both shrill and moderate, th"

Space Exploration

release date: Aug 26, 2011
Space Exploration
These books provide a range of opinions on a social issue; each volume focuses on a specific issue and offers a variety of perspectives, e.g., eyewitness accounts, governmental views, scientific analysis, newspaper accounts, to illuminate the issue.;; Greenhaven Press''s At Issue series provides a wide range of opinions on individual social issues. Enhancing critical thinking skills, each At Issue volume is an excellent research tool to help readers understand current social issues and prepare reports.

The Holocaust

release date: Jun 13, 2011
The Holocaust
The broadest possible understanding of history comes from exploring multiple perspectives: from different time periods, different cultures, different ideologies. This volume explores the major factors that contributed to the Holocaust, the mass genocide to exterminate Jews and other groups deemed undesirable by the Nazis in Germany. Readers are given a compelling multinational perspective. After a thorough examination, readers will hear from those who lived through it. Narratives include a German Jewish man who describes Kristallnacht, a Polish woman who explains what life was like as a teenager in a forced labor camp, and an American soldier who explains what it was like to see the freshly liberated concentration camp prisoners.

The Vietnam War

release date: Feb 24, 2011
The Vietnam War
The editors of this collection of essays have thoughtfully and thoroughly compiled a sequence of essays that take readers through the high-controversial and devastating Vietnam War. The essays are international sources, giving multiple perspectives. Readers receive a historical background on the war and learn of the major factors that contributed to it. They will read about the controversies surrounding it, as well as read compelling personal narratives from those who lived through it or were directly impacted by the war.

Illegal Immigration

release date: Jan 01, 2011
Illegal Immigration
Presents varying viewpoints on the topic of illegal immigration.

Mexico

release date: Jan 01, 2011
Mexico
Each title in the highly acclaimed Opposing Viewpoints series 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 publications.;; "Each volume in the Opposing Viewpoints Series could serve as a model not only providing access to a wide diversity of opinions, but also stimulating readers to do further research for group discussion and individual interest. Both shrill and moderate, th"

The Attack on Pearl Harbor

release date: Jan 01, 2011
The Attack on Pearl Harbor
This volume opens with background information -- including primary source material -- covering the period leading up to, during and after the attack. It includes multinational views of the attack, and discusses the aftermath and the impact on the participants.

Reforming Wall Street

release date: Jan 01, 2011
Reforming Wall Street
Each title in the highly acclaimed Opposing Viewpoints series 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 publications.;; "Each volume in the Opposing Viewpoints Series could serve as a model not only providing access to a wide diversity of opinions, but also stimulating readers to do further research for group discussion and individual interest. Both shrill and moderate, th"

Popular Culture

release date: Jan 01, 2011
Popular Culture
This volume examines the causes and impact of America popular culture.

Unemployment

release date: Jan 01, 2011
Unemployment
Each title in the highly acclaimed Opposing Viewpoints series 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 publications.;; "Each volume in the Opposing Viewpoints Series could serve as a model not only providing access to a wide diversity of opinions, but also stimulating readers to do further research for group discussion and individual interest. Both shrill and moderate, th"

Epidemics

release date: Jan 01, 2011
Epidemics
This volume presents various opinions and viewpointsw on the issues surrounding epidemics and the appropriate response to those threats.

Should the U.S. Reduce Its Consumption?

release date: Nov 01, 2010
Should the U.S. Reduce Its Consumption?
Overview: The At Issue series includes a wide range of opinion on a single controversial subject. Each volume includes primary and secondary sources from a variety of perspectives -- eyewitnesses, scientific journals, government officials and many others. Extensive bibliographies and annotated lists of relevant organizations to contact offer a gateway to future research.

Iran

release date: Aug 31, 2010
Iran
This volume explores the topics that relate to the country of Iran by presenting varied expert opinions that examine many of the different aspects that comprise the issues that relate to contemporary Iran. The viewpoints are selected from a wide range of highly respected and often hard-to-find sources and publications. Allows the reader to attain the higher-level critical thinking and reading skills that are essential in a culture of diverse and contradictory opinions.
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