Taking Sides: Clashing Views on Controversial Issues in World Politics

Taking Sides: Clashing Views on Controversial Issues in World Politics, Twelfth Edition is a debatestyle reader designed to introduce students to controversies in world politics. The readings, which represent the arguments of world leaders, leading political scientists, and commentators on the world political scene, reflect a variety of viewpoints and have been selected for their liveliness and substance and because of their value in a debate framework. For each issue, the editor provides a concise introduction and postscript summary. The introduction sets the stage for the debate as it is argued in the "yes" and "no" readings. The postscript briefly reviews the opposing views and suggests additional readings on the controversial issue under discussion. By requiring students to analyze opposing viewpoints and reach considered judgments, Taking Sides actively develops students' critical thinking skills. It is this development of critical thinking skills that is the ultimate purpose of each of the volumes in the widely acclaimed Taking Sides program. Book jacket.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1561340685
• ISBN13: 9781561340682
• Release Date: January 1992
• Publisher: Dushkin Pub Group
• Length: 388 Pages
• Weight: 1.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.5" x 0.8" x 6.5"

Customer Reviews

Thinking it over

This series of books, "Taking Sides", are great for anyone who wants different perspectives on the controversial issues of today. I bought this book for a Political Science class. I found myself reading the book from cover to cover. The book gives several different topics. There is usually an introduction to the topic and two different essays written about the topic, one for and one against. It is organized in an easy to read format. I highly recommend this book and I would recommend trying some of the other books in the "Taking Sides" series.