Alcohol (Opposing Viewpoints) [Hardcover]

Andrea C. Nakaya (Author)

Book Description

Series: Opposing Viewpoints | Publication Date: November 30, 2007

For over 25 years, the Greenhaven Press Opposing Viewpoints Series has developed and set the standard for current-issue studies. With more than 90 volumes covering nearly every controversial contemporary topic, Opposing Viewpoints is the leading source for libraries and classrooms in need of current-issue materials. Each title 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 sources and publications. By choosing from such diverse sources and including both popular and unpopular views, the Opposing Viewpoints editorial team has adhered to its commitment to editorial objectivity. Readers are exposed to many sides of a debate, which promotes issue awareness as well as critical thinking. In short, Opposing Viewpoints is the best research and learning tool for exploring the issues that continually shape and define our turbulent and changing world.

--This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.

Editorial Reviews

Review

This series does a great job presenting diverse opinions on current topics in order to promote critical thinking skills. Student debaters and papers writers will benefit from the helpful way in which the selections are organized and introduced --KLIATT, March 2008 --This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 13 and up
  
• Hardcover: 219 pages
• Publisher: Greenhaven (November 30, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0737737344
• ISBN-13: 978-0737737349
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6.1 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,583,459 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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