moral and ethical aspects

"Hunting game has been a way of life for humans for two million years. People around the world hunt both as a source of food and for sport. While its critics argue that hunting is barbaric and a rich man's sport, its supporters defend the activity in terms of tradition, culture, and population control. Of course, there are still societies around the world that depend on hunting to survive. But for the rest, can hunting ever be justified? [This volume considers the many perspectives of this issue]"--Provided by publisher.

"The recent wave of statues, building names, and other monuments memorializing figures like Christopher Columbus and Confederate generals being removed from public spaces and college campuses has brought the reassessment of historical figures to the fore. It has raised questions about whom we choose to venerate; how historical narratives form; and whether it is best to erase problematic figures from the historical record, present a new interpretation on them, or attempt to be as unbiased as possible by contemporary attitudes when regarding them. Readers will learn more about this timely and complicated issue through a wide range of perspectives"--Provided by publisher.

A collection of global perspectives that examines the byproduct of modern war and explores strategies for reducing civilian casualties.

Explains how to use the Internet safely, ethically, and legally.

"For every athlete who uses their platform for charitable, political, and social good, there are many whose unethical or even criminal behavior sends the wrong message. What is the responsibility of athletes to their fans, to their teams, and to their leagues? And how much responsibility do we hold for holding them in such high esteem? The viewpoints in this volume explore this complicated issue"--Provided by publisher.

Media critics Sheldon Rampton and John Stauber expose the public relations machinery they claim was used by President George W. Bush and his administration in his attempts to win the support of U.S. citizens for the war against Iraq.

"Should an age restriction be placed on buying junk food? Are genetically modified foods safe to eat? Every day, we hear arguments about food issues in the media. This book gives readers the tools to make sense of and evaluate some of these arguments. Using three . . . food-related examples, this book introduces readers to the parts of an effective argument and prompts them to use the knowledge they have gained to evaluate the effectiveness of arguments on opposing sides of the issues"--Provided by publisher.

Explores various ethical dilemmas which helped shape the United States from 1877 to present.

Explores various ethical dilemmas which helped shape the United States from 1607 to 1876.