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      By Merino, Noël
       c2012., Greenhaven Press/Gale Cengage Learning Call No: 363.46 MER    Availability:1 of 1     At Location(s) Series Title: Introducing issues with opposing viewpointsSummary Note: This book is a collection of articles in which authors debate whether abortion is immoral, whether abortion should be legally restricted, and whether legal abortion benefits society.
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      -- AI, robots, & the future of the human race
      By Idzikowski, Lisa
       2020., Greenhaven Pub. Call No: 303.48 3   Edition: 1st ed.    Availability:1 of 1     At Location(s) Series Title: Introducing issues with opposing viewpoints.Summary Note: "The term 'artificial intelligence' (AI) was introduced in 1956, but it has drastically evolved since then, with today's AI designed to independently adapt to and learn from new data. AI is a branch of robotics, which involves programming machines to automatically complete complicated tasks. The opportunities to simplify and enhance daily life these machines offer could make them instrumental to the further development of humankind. However, concerns about what can be accomplished through robotics, the extent to which humans can control sophisticated AI, and the impact robots and AI will have on labor, warfare, and health must also be considered"--Provided by publisher.
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      By Heing, Bridey
       2020., Greenhaven Pub. Call No: 307.7 0973   Edition: 1st ed.    Availability:1 of 1     At Location(s) Series Title: Introducing issues with opposing viewpoints.Summary Note: "The divisive 2016 presidential election suggested the presence of a rift between residents of urban areas and those in rural communities, with fundamental differences in beliefs and values between the two. While the election spurred renewed interest in this divide, the divergence in the perspectives and priorities of urban and rural communities has existed throughout American history. This volume explores how the urban-rural divide came to exist, as well as how it impacts politics, whether technology has decreased or increased this sense of division, and what-if anything-can be done to unify Americans"--Provided by publisher.
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      By Friedman, Lauri S
       c2011., Greenhaven Press/Gale Cengage Learning Call No: 179.0 FRI    Availability:1 of 1     At Location(s) Series Title: Introducing issues with opposing viewpointsSummary Note: This book is a collection of articles in which authors debate whether animals deserve rights similar to humans, whether giving animals rights threaten human rights, and whether animals should be used in scientific experiments.
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      By Eboch, M. M
       2021., Greenhaven Pub. Call No: 179 .0 ANIM   Edition: 1st ed.    Availability:1 of 1     At Location(s) Series Title: Introducing issues with opposing viewpoints.Summary Note: "Animal testing continues to meet with strong opposition from animal rights groups and others. Few people are interested in harming animals, but the practice seems preferable to using human subjects. The truth is, medical research using animal testing has contributed to many important treatments and cures for humans. But what are the ethics of testing on animals, and is there an alternative? The viewpoints in this volume explore the reasons companies and researchers use animals to test their products and treatments, the harms and benefits of animal testing, and options for animal-free tests"--Provided by publisher.
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      By Bily, Cynthia A
       c2012., Greenhaven Press/Gale Cengage Learning Call No: 363.31    Availability:1 of 1     At Location(s) Series Title: Introducing issues with opposing viewpointsSummary Note: This book is a collection of articles in which authors debate whether children should be protected from controversial books, whether reading about obscene or frightening reality is harmful to young people, and whether discussions of evolution should be blacked out from science textbooks.
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      By Bily, Cynthia A
       c2012., Greenhaven Press/Gale Cengage Learning Call No: 363.31 BIL    Availability:1 of 1     At Location(s) Series Title: Introducing issues with opposing viewpointsSummary Note: This book is a collection of articles in which authors debate whether children should be protected from controversial books, whether reading about obscene or frightening reality is harmful to young people, and whether discussions of evolution should be blacked out from science textbooks.
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      By Bily, Cynthia A
       c2012., Juvenile, Greenhaven Press Call No: 363.31    Availability:1 of 1     At Location(s) Series Title: Introducing issues with opposing viewpointsSummary Note: Offers pro-and-con essays on the topic of banned books, discussing if children should be protected from controversial books, if some types of reading material should be restricted, and alternatives to banning controversial books. Includes facts about banned books, organizations to contact, and further reading.
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      By Scherer, Lauri S
       c2013., Greenhaven Press/Gale Cengage Learning Call No: 306.4 SCH    Availability:1 of 1     At Location(s) Series Title: Introducing issues with opposing viewpointsSummary Note: This book is a collection of articles in which authors debate who is most affected by body image problems, what factors contribute to negative body image, and how body image can be improved.