An edition of Taking sides (2006)

Taking sides

Clashing views on political issues

Eighteenth edition.
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An edition of Taking sides (2006)

Taking sides

Clashing views on political issues

Eighteenth edition.
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This is a debate-style reader designed to introduce students to controversies in politics. The readings, which represent the arguments of leading political scientists, lawmakers, and political commentators, reflect opposing positions and have been selected for their liveliness and substance and because of their value in a debate framework. -- Back cover

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McGraw-Hill
Language
English
Pages
391

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Taking sides: Clashing views on political issues
2013, McGraw-Hill
in English - Eighteenth edition.
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August 21, 2006, McGraw-Hill/Dushkin
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Table of Contents

Should Americans believe in a unique American mission?
Does the Tea Party represent a revival of America's revolutionary ideals?
Is bigger government better government?
Should America adopt public financing of political campaigns?
Does the President have unilateral war powers?
Should the courts seek the original meaning of the Constitution?
Is Congress a dysfunctional institution?
May Congress require people to buy health insurance?
Should the President be allowed executive privilege?
Does affirmative action advance racial equality?
Should abortion be restricted?
Is the welfare state obsolete?
Are Americans overtaxed?
Is America becoming more unequal?
Should same-sex marriage be a constitutional right?
Should there be a wall of separation between church and state?
Do corporations have the same free speech rights as persons?
Should recreational drugs be legalized?
Is indefinite detention of suspected terrorists justified?
Do we need to curb global warming?
Is warrantless wiretapping ever justified to protect national security?

Edition Notes

Includes bibliographical references.

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New York, NY
Series
Taking sides, Contemporary learning series, Taking sides, McGraw-Hill contemporary learning series
Other Titles
Clashing views on political issues, Political issues
Copyright Date
2013

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Dewey Decimal Class
320.973 TAKING
Library of Congress
JK271 .T37 2013

The Physical Object

Pagination
xxxvi, 391 pages
Number of pages
391

ID Numbers

Open Library
OL28756987M
Internet Archive
takingsidesclash0000unse_t0t3
ISBN 10
0078050324
ISBN 13
9780078050329
OCLC/WorldCat
753622609

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A debate-style reader provides an introduction to a series of controversial political issues, followed by arguments presenting opposing viewpoints on the topic.

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