Raymond Tatalovich, Byron W. Daynes, Theodore J. Lowi

Moral Controversies in American Politics

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

This popular book impartially examines eight hotly-contested current political issues in which one or or both sides seeks to use government authority to enforce certain norms of behavior--in chapters that are

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd
• 4 ed
• Seitenzahl: 312
• Erscheinungstermin: 15. Dezember 2010
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 231mm x 150mm x 18mm
• Gewicht: 458g
• ISBN-13: 9780765626516
• ISBN-10: 0765626519
• Artikelnr.: 31995259

Autorenporträt

Raymond Tatalovich, Byron W. Daynes, Theodore J. Lowi

Inhaltsangabe

Foreword: New Dimensions in Policy and Politics Theodore J. Lowi
Introduction: Moral Conflicts and the Policy Process Raymond Tatalovich and
Byron W. Daynes
1. Abortion: Pro-Choice Versus Pro-Life Ruth Ann Strickland
2. Death Penalty: Just Punishment or Legalized Homicide? Brent S. Steel and
Mary Ann E. Steger
3. Gay Rights: Nature or Nurture? Margaret E. Ellis and Nina Therese
Kasniunas
4. Hate Crimes: Protected Prejudice or Punishable Motive? Scott Yenor and
Jon Schaff
5. God and Country: Debating Religion in Public Life Ted G. Jelen
6. Gun Control: Constitutional Mandate or Myth? Robert J. Spitzer
7. Global Warming: Environmental Crisis or Scientific Hoax? Byron W. Daynes
and Glen Sussman
8. Animal Rights: Subordinate or Equal Species? Stephanie A.
Slocum-Schaffer