moral and ethical aspects

Questions the moral and ethical aspects of genetic modification and examines the pros and cons of each argument.

"The Clean Clothes Campaign is a worldwide movement that aims to improve the wages and conditions of sweatshop workers."--Publisher description.

Presents a series of essays that discuss the moral and ethical controversy over capital punishment in America.

"Kwame Alexander shares poetry and inspiring lessons about the rules of life, as well as uplifting quotes from athletes such as Stephen Curry and Venus Williams and other exemplars like Sonia Sotomayor and Michelle Obama in this motivational and inspirational book just right for graduates of any age and anyone needing a little encouragement"--.

Who wouldn't be thrilled to see a real, live dinosaur, like those in Michael Crichton's Jurassic Park? Readers find out if it is possible to bring extinct animals back to life. This book delves into the science behind attempts to revive extinct species through processes such as cloning and genetic engineering, and compares actual with fictional efforts. It looks at how scientists have gone about trying to revive extinct species, such as the quagga, woolly mammoth, and passenger pigeon. It also considers the ethics and the ecological effects of trying to revive an extinct species and introduce it to a modern-day ecosystem.

Should abortion be legal? How late in a pregnancy should a woman be allowed to have an abortion? What impact would outlawing abortion have on women, especially those who live in poverty? Readers learn about these and other abortion concerns; all sides of the debate are discussed to help them form their own opinions. Informative charts and in-depth sidebars highlight important facts about this controversial topic, and a list of discussion questions is included to give them a starting point for further debate and guided thinking about this complex issue.

Addresses some of the issues surrounding the debate over abortion in various areas of the world.

Questions the moral and ethical aspects of genetic modification and examines the pros and cons of each argument.

Examines issues related to advertising and how advertising effects society.