Study & Research Social Issues

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Introduction

Chapter 1: Can Gun Control Laws Prevent Violence?

Chapter Preface

The Prevalence Of Guns Contributes To Violent Crime

The Prevalence Of Guns Does Not Contribute To Violent Crime

Allowing People To Carry Concealed Handguns Reduces Violent Crime

Allowing People To Carry Concealed Handguns Will Increase Violent Crime

Guns Should Be Banned From Schools

Adults Should Be Permitted To Carry Guns In Schools

Chapter 2: Is Abortion Justifiable?

Chapter Preface

Abortion Is Murder

Abortion Is Not Murder

Rape Justifies Abortion

Rape Does Not Justify Abortion

Having An Abortion Can Be Harmful To A Woman's Health

The Harms Of Having An Abortion Have Been Exaggerated

Chapter 3: Is Affirmative Action Necessary?

Chapter Preface

Affirmative Action Counters Discrimination

Affirmative Action Is An Ineffective Remedy For Discrimination

Racial Preferences In Higher Education Are Necessary

Racial Preferences In Higher Education Must Be Abolished

Women Need Affirmative Action Programs To Fight Discrimination

Women Do Not Need Affirmative Action Programs

Chapter 4: Is Alcohol Beneficial For Human Health?

Chapter Preface

Moderate Alcohol Consumption Reduces The Risk Of Heart Disease

Alcohol Should Not Be Touted As A Heart Disease Preventative

The Health Benefits Of Moderate Drinking Should Be Promoted

The Health Benefits Of Moderate Drinking Should Not Be Promoted

Pregnant Women Should Abstain From Alcohol To Prevent Birth Defects

The Harms Of Moderate Drinking During Pregnancy Have Been Overstated

Chapter 5: Is The Death Penalty A Just And Effective Punishment?

Chapter Preface

The Death Penalty Is Moral

The Death Penalty Is Immoral

The Death Penalty Deters Capital Crimes

The Death Penalty Does Not Deter Capital Crimes

The Death Penalty Discriminates Against African Americans

The Death Penalty Does Not Discriminate Against African Americans

Chapter 6: Should Assisted Suicide Be Legal?

Chapter Preface

Physician-assisted Suicide Should Be Legalized

Physician-assisted Suicide Should Not Be Legalized

Assisted Suicide Can Bea Compassionate Response To The Dying

Assisted Suicide Is An Immoral Response To The Dying

Legalizing Assisted Suicide May Become Necessary To Cut Health Care Costs

Cutting Health Care Costs Cannot Justify Legalizing Assisted Suicide

Chapter 7: Should Limits Be Placed On Genetic Engineering?

Chapter Preface

Genetic Engineering Of Humans Should Be Permitted

Genetic Engineering Of Humans Should Not Be Permitted

Human Cloning Should Be Banned

Human Cloning Should Not Be Banned

Restrictions Should Be Placed On The Genetic Engineering Of Food

Restrictions Should Not Be Placed On The Genetic Engineering Of Food

Chapter 8: What Should Govern Public Health Policies On Smoking?

Chapter Preface

Public Health Policy Should Emphasize Corporate Responsibility

Public Health Policy Should Emphasize Individual Responsibility

The Threat Of Secondhand Smoke Justifies Smoking Restrictions

The Threat Of Secondhand Smoke Has Been Overstated

Smoking Should Be Treated As Nicotine Addiction

Smoking Is Not A Simple Matter Of Nicotine Addiction

Organizations To contact

Gun Control

Abortion

Affirmative Action

Alcohol

The Death Penalty

Euthanasia/Physician-Assisted Suicide

Genetic Engineering

Smoking

Bibliography

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Study & Research Social Issues

This Study Guide consists of approximately 365 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of Social Issues.