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Illinois, Raintree Publishers, 2003.
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56pGrey Spine
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Face the Facts
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Summarizes the arguments in the debate over the selling of arms, from small pistols to military computers, provides facts and figures, and suggests solutions to the problems associated with this industry.
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1410900460 Pb.
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| 014782 | 382.456234/BIN | Main | On Shelf | General | |
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015010
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Illinois, Raintree Publishers, 2004.
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56pBlue and Grey Spine
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Face the Facts
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This title looks at how and where the death penalty has been used throughout history upto the present day, and examines the methods used to kill people who have been condemned to death. It then explores the arguments made by both sides in the debate and considers issues such as the execution op people who are later proved innocent.
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What is captial punishment?
A long history
To die for
Private and public executions
Captial punishment around the world
Crimes that attract capital punishment
Capital punishment and the legal system
Death row
A day in the death of
War and illegal regimes
In the news
Does it work?
Social and economic costs
Killing the innocent
Moral arguments
One moral law?
Who is dying?
International agreements
International pressure
Lobbying
Could it happen to you?
Getting your voice heard
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1410910679 Hb.
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| 014751 | 364.66/ROO | Main | On Shelf | General | |
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015007
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Illinois, Raintree Publishers, 2004.
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56pRed and Grey Spine
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Face the Facts
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This book looks at how drugs have been used throughout history and the different types of illegal drugs used today. It examines where illegal drugs come from and how they are distributed around the world. The book explores the legal issues in different countries and assesses national and international approaches to tackling the drug trade.
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What is the drug trade?
History
Drug use in history
Modern history
The drug trade today
The use of illegal drugs today
Types of illegal drugs and their effects
Where illegal drugs come from?
How drugs are distributed?
Impact of drugs on the individual
Impact of drugs on society
Influence of the media
The drug trade issues
Why is there a drug trade?
Why do young people take drugs?
Legal issues
Legalizing drugs: cases for and against
What is being done?
Tackling the drug trade
Religiious groups and the media
Drug awareness and open dialogue
The drug trade and you
Action through knowledge
Facts and figures
Further information
Glossary
Index
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1410910725 Hb.
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| 014752 | 363.45/McG | Main | On Shelf | General | |
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Illinois, Raintree Publishers, 2004.
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56pRed and Grey Spine
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Face the Facts
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This book looks at acts of genocide throughout history, in places as diverse as ancient Troy, the Middle East, Turkey, Germany, Cambodia, Bosnia and Rwanda, and examines the specific conditions in which they are committed. It then explores the arguments made by the different sides and considers what is being done to tackle the issue. Finally you can find out how genocide affects you, and learn what you can do to get more involved int he dabate.
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What is genocide?
Genocide before the Nazis
The holocaust
Recent holocausts
Seeking explanations
Traumatic times
Accusing others
Nationalism
Serb nationalism
Colonialism
Imperialism and genocide
The power of the state
The trouble with facts
What counts as genocide?
Who is to blame?
Willing executioners?
Is human nature to blame?
Genocide and the law
Genocide on trial
Racism
Ethics
Global ethics
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1410910709 Hb.
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| 014753 | 304.663/SHE | Main | On Shelf | General | |
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