DEBATING THE ISSUES

The perfect companion to the
Issues in Society series

PACKED WITH OPINIONS
• 21 topics, 208 pages
• arguments for and against
• over 100 articles from the media, politicians, lobby groups and academics
• illustrations

The topics for debate include:
Abortion, Animal experimentation, Australia’s alliance with the USA, Capital punishment, Climate change, Cloning of human beings, Drug use policy, Existence of God, Forestry in Australia, Genetically modified crops and foods, Globalisation, Gun control, Immigration and population growth, Marijuana decriminalisation, National flag of Australia, Native title, Refugees and the detention of asylum seekers, Republic in Australia, Same-sex marriage, Surrogacy, Voluntary euthanasia.

Debating the Issues is a thought-provoking collection of accessible opinion pieces addressing a wide range of contemporary public issues in Australia.

Each chapter concerns an issue of recent public debate and consists of a brief introduction followed by arguments for and against a particular proposition.

Debating the Issues is invaluable to anyone interested in exploring ethical, moral, legal, health, political, scientific, social justice, nationhood, environmental, religious and philosophical issues. This book is an ideal resource for students and teachers who require ready-researched and well-expressed opinions on polemical issues relevant to many secondary and tertiary educational courses around Australia.

Almost 100 articles have been reproduced from a diverse group of authors including journalists and public commentators, politicians and government ministers, industry groups and activists, academics and experts in particular fields.

Debating the Issues promotes analysis of opposing viewpoints. Readers are encouraged to apply critical thinking skills in order to reach a considered judgement on the issue at hand. Are you being provided with facts or opinions? If an opinion is being expressed, do you agree with the writer?