Battleground: Religion [2 volumes]

Battleground: Religion [2 volumes]

Author: Daniel L. Smith-Christopher Ph.D.

Publisher: ABC-CLIO

ISBN: 9781573569569

Category: Religion

Page: 480

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Is there a controversial issue in the contemporary world that does not involve religion? Whether it's a debate over the beginning of life, or on sexuality and family life, or on the stewardship of humans over the environment, almost all of the most contentious matters that impact today's society involve people's deeply held religious beliefs. Battleground: Religion helps clarify these complex topics by examining how various religious beliefs and practices impact current political, social, and cultural debates. Each of the approximately 100 entries examines a hot-button issue—from war and peace to the culture wars—and discusses, in a balanced and objective way, the points of view on these topics from all parts of the religious spectrum. Students will come away from Battleground: Religion with a better understanding of the issues that they will be encountering for years to come. Each entry includes a bibliography or resources for further information.
Battleground: Religion [2 volumes]
Language: en
Pages: 480

Battleground: Religion [2 volumes]

Authors: Daniel L. Smith-Christopher Ph.D.
Categories: Religion
Type: BOOK - Published: 2008-12-30 - Publisher: ABC-CLIO

Is there a controversial issue in the contemporary world that does not involve religion? Whether it's a debate over the beginning of life, or on sexuality and family life, or on the stewardship of humans over the environment, almost all of the most contentious matters that impact today's society involve
Battleground: Criminal Justice [2 volumes]
Language: en
Pages: 872

Battleground: Criminal Justice [2 volumes]

Authors: Gregg Barak
Categories: Social Science
Type: BOOK - Published: 2007-10-30 - Publisher: ABC-CLIO

There are many controversial aspects of our criminal justice system, and this encyclopedia examines the most significant controversies throughout American history with emphasis on current debates, trends, and issues. Arranged alphabetically, approximately 100 entries cover background, explanations, notable cases and events, various sides of an issue, and what to expect
Battleground: The Family [2 volumes]
Language: en
Pages: 680

Battleground: The Family [2 volumes]

Authors: Kimberly Brackett
Categories: Social Science
Type: BOOK - Published: 2008-12-30 - Publisher: ABC-CLIO

Everyone is part of a family, but what constitutes a family is one of the most hotly debated issues in the United States today. Battleground: The Family provides extensive coverage of those critical issues in U. S. culture concerning current and future family life, such as dating, marriage, parenting, work
Battleground: Science and Technology [2 volumes]
Language: en
Pages: 616

Battleground: Science and Technology [2 volumes]

Authors: Peter H. Denton, Sal Restivo
Categories: Science
Type: BOOK - Published: 2008-10-30 - Publisher: ABC-CLIO

The modern world is filled with debate and controversy, and science and technology—the most characteristic features of the modern world—are not immune. Science and technology are implicated in many if not all of the issues, troubles, and problems students are likely to come across in their classes and in their
Battleground: Women, Gender, and Sexuality [2 volumes]
Language: en
Pages: 696

Battleground: Women, Gender, and Sexuality [2 volumes]

Authors: Stephanie Brzuzy, Amy Lind
Categories: Social Science
Type: BOOK - Published: 2007-12-30 - Publisher: ABC-CLIO

Whether in the home or in the public arenas of media, work, sports, politics, art or religion, women often become embroiled as subjects in the political, social, and cultural debates in America. People on all areas of the political landscape see women in diverse and conflicting ways—as either too liberated