moral and ethical aspects

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Hitler's willing executioners

ordinary Germans and the Holocaust
1996
A study of how and why the Holocaust occurred, presenting the author's conclusions about the perpetrators of the Holocaust, German antisemitism, and the nature of German society during the Nazi period, arguing that the German people were willing participants in the brutalization and murder of Jews.

The stem cell debate

the ethics and science behind the research
2006
Explains what stem cells are; describes the medical functions scientists think stem cells could perform and the technologies involved; and discusses the ethical debate over the issue, presenting the various arguments for and against.

Survival and resistance

2001
Describes attempts by the Jews and others to oppose the Nazis' plans for genocide.

Chicken soup for the teacher's soul

stories to open the hearts and rekindle the spirits of educators
2002
Presents over ninety short inspirational stories by teachers, counselors, administrators, educational consultants, and former students that provide insight into the joys and challenges of teaching.

Animal experimentation

1999
Contains eighteen essays in which the authors debate the ethics and effectiveness of animal experimentation.

Hate groups

opposing viewpoints
1999
A collection of articles discuss hate groups and argue whether or not hate crimes are a serious problems, if certain groups promote hate and violence, and if militia movements pose a serious threat to society.

Death and dying

opposing viewpoints
1992
Presents opposing viewpoints on various issues related to death and dying, including determination of death, treatment of the terminally ill, and coping with grief.

Little girls in pretty boxes

the making and breaking of elite gymnasts and figure skaters
1995
Investigates the destructive side of women's elite competition in gymnastics and figure-skating, exposing such problems as eating disorders, stunted growth, and debilitating injuries. Concludes that abusive coaches and intense pressure from parents are often to blame.

Sports ethics

a reference handbook
1994
A survey of the ethical problems that plague modern-day American and international sports, including drug abuse and racism.

The right to die

public controversy, private matter
1993
A discussion of the debate concerning the right-to-die issue, including past and present views on euthanasia, the controversial subject of assisted suicide, and the legal ramifications.

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