Idzikowski, Lisa

"As of 2017, 55 percent of American households included at least one pet. Pets are ubiquitous and often considered part of the family, but are they content in a domestic setting? Is there a way for us to tell if we are giving pets a suitable standard of living? Many factors must be considered when looking at the ethics of pet ownership, including what rights animals should possess, where the animals come from, and what species of animals should be kept as pets. Readers will gain a better understanding of the many ethical considerations surrounding pet ownership"--Provided by publisher.

"Engineers argue that inadequate maintenance of roads, bridges, airports, waterways, and other critical aspects of infrastructure along with underinvestment have created an infrastructure crisis in the United States. Many politicians agree with this claim and are attempting to take action. However, we are faced with the issue of which projects are most essential and how to fund them. Is the state of America's infrastructure that dire compared to the rest of the world? Are these efforts to improve it a cynical ploy from politicians to gain attention and ensure reelection? This volume considers the many perspectives of this . . . issue"--Provided by publisher.

"Western medicine has not traditionally respected or accepted alternatives such as acupuncture and homeopathic remedies. Many cultures around the globe, however, champion what we call alternative medicine. Why are some so quick to dismiss alternative options while others believe they can almost work miracles? Is it simply a matter of educating doctors and patients? Are such therapies rigorously tested and regulated? The viewpoints in this resource explore the potential benefits and dangers of alternative therapies, providing readers with . . . questions to consider"--Provided by publisher.

A collection of sixteen essays that explore various issues related to the federal government's budget and spending practices.

Presents a series of essays espousing opposing viewpoints on topics relating to U.S. government spending and budget setting, such as questions about how much money the government should spend and how out of control the country's debt really is.

Includes a wide range of opinions surrounding issues concerning pipelines and politics.

Examines the roots and evolution of honor-based violence in Turkey, Pakistan, and other countries.

A collection of fifteen essays that discuss many points of view about self-driving cars.

"Experts often disagree about how much and what kind of intelligence should be considered classified. In addition, there can be benefits to leaking intelligence, a practice that is done by insiders with some regularity. Do citizens have a right to know about all government activities, or is security of higher value? What happens when leaks affect the safety of journalists and diplomats around the world? Who decides when a leaker is a "whistleblower" or a "traitor"? Readers of this . . . volume will learn about the issue from a diverse array of viewpoints"--Provided by publisher.

Explores careers in the field of science, discussing how to get started and what skills are needed.