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Overview
Throughout history, people have engaged in heated debates over controversial issues. Each title in The History of Issues series shows how arguments have both changed and remained constant over time, proving the old adage that "the more things change the more they stay the same." Each anthology in the series contains a wide range of primary documents-including speeches, court cases, personal reflections, and newspaper accounts-that bring controversies from previous eras to life. Essays by historians and modern scholars add background and insight. An annotated table of contents, chronology of key events, and thorough index facilitate quick reference. An extensive bibliography and list of organizations to contact offer avenues for further research. All of these features combine to provide a unique historical perspective on issues that continue to spark intense debate.Synopsis
Throughout history, people have engaged in heated debates over controversial issues. Each title in The History of Issues series shows how arguments have both changed and remained constant over time, proving the old adage that "the more things change the more they stay the same." Each anthology in the series contains a wide range of primary documents-including speeches, court cases, personal reflections, and newspaper accounts-that bring controversies from previous eras to life. Essays by historians and modern scholars add background and insight. An annotated table of contents, chronology of key events, and thorough index facilitate quick reference. An extensive bibliography and list of organizations to contact offer avenues for further research. All of these features combine to provide a unique historical perspective on issues that continue to spark intense debate.
School Library Journal
Gr 8 Up
Four general sections, each of which contains six primary-source essays, address rights, treatments, and care; the ADA, institutions, and capital punishment; education, funding, and inclusion; and technology, surgical procedures, and genetic testing. These are clearly topics for the 21st century, and there are many 21st-century solutions included. However, to give historical perspective, some articles/essays date back to 1915 (a Chicago Tribune interview), and other reports come from post-World War II writings. An introduction to each article describes the qualifications of the author and the general theme of the article, so students can quickly see whether these sections are relevant to their needs. An excellent resource.-Linda Beck, Indian Valley Public Library, Telford, PA
Editorials
School Library Journal
Gr 8 Up
Four general sections, each of which contains six primary-source essays, address rights, treatments, and care; the ADA, institutions, and capital punishment; education, funding, and inclusion; and technology, surgical procedures, and genetic testing. These are clearly topics for the 21st century, and there are many 21st-century solutions included. However, to give historical perspective, some articles/essays date back to 1915 (a Chicago Tribune interview), and other reports come from post-World War II writings. An introduction to each article describes the qualifications of the author and the general theme of the article, so students can quickly see whether these sections are relevant to their needs. An excellent resource.-Linda Beck, Indian Valley Public Library, Telford, PA