Few issues are as controversial as the death penalty. The cartoonists featured in this collection present their views on the morality of the death penalty, its deterrent effect, and the fairness of its administration. (20030401)
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Reviewed with Euthanasia, Ed. by William Dudley.
Gr. 7-12. Humor is a powerful weapon for opening up discussion, and the Opposing Viewpoints series has always included a few small cartoons that add wry perspectives and some relief to the long essays and arguments. These slim paperbacks in the Examining Issues through Political Cartoons series focus on the cartoons themselves. There are no quick laughs or easy page-turners, but the graphics do provide witty, entertaining access to intense issues. Lots of detailed, serious commentary frames the cartoons, and each volume begins with a long introduction that includes a history of the debate as well as a summary of court decisions and current viewpoints. Then each chapter focuses on one topic and looks closely at a few cartoons in terms of the issues they raise, their cultural references, and how they skewer various viewpoints. (Is mercy killing good? Is euthanasia part of a slippery slope? Is the death penalty an outlet for vengeance?) Each volume ends with a list of organizations to contact and a bibliography of books and articles. Hazel Rochman
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"...This title is an excellent resource for history, government, and debate classes for in-depth discussions on controversial and historical issues that continue to affect many lives even today. Recommended."
-- Book Report (November 2002) (Book Report 20020701)
"Editor Mary Williams presents a representative and diverse collection of cartoons with commentary on a range of...themes in this engaging series aimed at students."
-- Conscience (Spring 2003) (UNKNOWN 20020701)
"Humor is a powerful weapon for opening up discussion, and the Opposing Viewpoints series has always included small cartoons that add wry perspectives...Lots of detailed, serious commentary frames the cartoons, and each volume begins with a long introduction that includes a history of the debate as well as a summary of court decisions and current viewpoints."
-- Booklist (July 2002) (Booklist )
"Editor Mary Williams presents a representative and diverse collection of cartoons with commentary on a range of themes in this engaging series aimed at students."
-- Conscience (Spring 2003)
"Humor is a powerful weapon for opening up discussion, and the Opposing Viewpoints series has always included small cartoons that add wry perspectives. Lots of detailed, serious commentary frames the cartoons, and each volume begins with a long introduction that includes a history of the debate as well as a summary of court decisions and current viewpoints."
-- Booklist (July 2002) (Booklist ) --This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.
-- Book Report (November 2002) (Book Report 20020701)
"Editor Mary Williams presents a representative and diverse collection of cartoons with commentary on a range of...themes in this engaging series aimed at students."
-- Conscience (Spring 2003) (UNKNOWN 20020701)
"Humor is a powerful weapon for opening up discussion, and the Opposing Viewpoints series has always included small cartoons that add wry perspectives...Lots of detailed, serious commentary frames the cartoons, and each volume begins with a long introduction that includes a history of the debate as well as a summary of court decisions and current viewpoints."
-- Booklist (July 2002) (Booklist )
"Editor Mary Williams presents a representative and diverse collection of cartoons with commentary on a range of themes in this engaging series aimed at students."
-- Conscience (Spring 2003)
"Humor is a powerful weapon for opening up discussion, and the Opposing Viewpoints series has always included small cartoons that add wry perspectives. Lots of detailed, serious commentary frames the cartoons, and each volume begins with a long introduction that includes a history of the debate as well as a summary of court decisions and current viewpoints."
-- Booklist (July 2002) (Booklist ) --This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.
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