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9780697391469

Taking Sides : Clashing Views on Controversial Political Issues

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    9780697391469

  • ISBN10:

    0697391469

  • Edition: 11th
  • Format: Paperback
  • Copyright: 1998-09-01
  • Publisher: McGraw-Hill College
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Summary

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 (www.dushkin.com/online/), where study tips and links to related Web sites can be found.

Table of Contents

PART 1 DEMOCRACY AND THE AMERICAN POLITICAL PROCESS 1(76)
Issue 1. Has the American Political System Succeeded?
2(18)
Issue 2. Do Political Campaigns Promote Good Government?
20(22)
Issue 3. Should Campaign Finance Be Reformed?
42(20)
Issue 4. Are the Mass Media Degrading Political Discourse?
62(15)
PART 2 THE INSTITUTIONS OF GOVERNMENT 77(52)
Issue 5. Should There Be Term Limits for Members of Congress?
78(12)
Issue 6. Investigating the President: Do We Need an Independent Counsel?
90(20)
Issue 7. Should Judges Read Their Moral Views into the Constitution?
110(19)
PART 3 SOCIAL CHANGE AND PUBLIC POLICY 129(160)
Issue 8. Will Mandatory Sentencing Reduce Crime?
130(20)
Issue 9. Is Capital Punishment Justified?
150(16)
Issue 10. Do We Need Tougher Gun Control Laws?
166(20)
Issue 11. Is Affirmative Action Reverse Discrimination?
186(16)
Issue 12. Should Hate Speech Be Punished?
202(16)
Issue 13. Is Welfare Reform Succeeding?
218(20)
Issue 14. Is Socioeconomic Inequality Increasing in America?
238(18)
Issue 15. Should Abortion Be Restricted?
256(18)
Issue 16. Should Gay Marriage Be Legalized?
274(15)
PART 4 AMERICA AND THE WORLD 289
Issue 17. Will America Dominate Tomorrow's Global Economy?
290(16)
Issue 18. Does China Threaten Vital American Interests?
306(16)
Issue 19. Should the United States Put More Restrictions on Immigration?
322(14)
Issue 20. Is Democracy Desirable for All Nations?
336

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