Copyright Date:
2019
Edition Date:
2019
Release Date:
08/01/18
Pages:
80 pages
ISBN:
1-682-82369-5
ISBN 13:
978-1-682-82369-9
Dewey:
325.7309
LCCN:
2018008372
Dimensions:
25 cm.
Language:
English
Reviews:
School Library Journal
(Thu Nov 01 00:00:00 CDT 2018)
Allen, John . Debates on the Soviet Union's Collapse . ISBN 9781682823750 . Green, Robert . Debates on the 9/11 Attacks . ISBN 9781682823774 . Green, Robert . Debates on the Rise of Islamist Extremism . ISBN 9781682823712 . Nardo, Don . Debates on the Crusades . ISBN 9781682823651 . Nardo, Don . Debates on the Holocaust . ISBN 9781682823675 . Nardo, Don . Debates on the Slave Trade . ISBN 9781682823736 .ea vol: 80p. (Debating History). chron. further reading. glossary. index. maps. notes. photos. websites. ReferencePoint . Aug. 2018. lib. ed. $29.95. Gr 9 Up Each volume opens with a short chapter outlining the history of the subject under consideration followed by "Debate at a Glance" sections that outline the arguments and suggesting reading questions. Within succeeding chapters, pro and con arguments are presented as though given by a debater; however, a few deploy fallacious reasoning, with some being outright harmful. For example, a section in Slave Trade presents arguments made by white Europeans to justify slavery but never examines white supremacy or racism in depth. While the design is text-heavy, illustrations such as stock and news photos, reproductions of paintings, and colorful maps are used effectively throughout. Extensive source notes are included. VERDICT Libraries where inquiry-based learning is being practiced can select as needed, keeping in mind the above caveats.
Bibliography Index/Note:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 70-76) and index.
With the passage of time, the controversies that shaped historic events sometimes fade. The Debating History series focuses on those controversies as a way to gain a fuller understanding of history. Chapters are organized in pro/con format, in which a single author synthesizes arguments for and against a particular issue. Some of these essays are written from the point of view of someone who lived during the period; others are examined from a more current perspective. In all cases, important ideas are supported by relevant facts, quotes, and examples. Focus questions at the beginning of each essay provide added critical thinking exercises for students. Book jacket.