Controversial Topics

In Hinduism, cows are sacred, respected, and treated as a motherly giving animal. The thought of eating them or using their skin for accessories is sickening. So many cultures across the globe have their own understandings of animal welfare. This fantastic collection of essays shares international beliefs about animals and animal welfare. Essays includes speeches, government documents, and articles from international magazines and news sources. Readers will explore global perspectives about cultural and religious views on animal rights. They will evaluate animal welfare in relation to biomedical research. Essays examine the world food industry. The last chapter covers animal ownership and welfare in various cultures.

This edition delivers contemporary perspectives on obesity, with the majority of the material reflecting stances of countries other than the United States. Primary sources and essays from international sources present a truly panoramic view. Across four chapters, readers will learn about the global obesity epidemic, obesity factors, obesity effects, and anti-obesity policies. Countries included are Australia, Mexico, Africa, the Czech Republic, Pakistan, India, Italy, Ireland, Germany, Canada, Indonesia, France, and Japan. Essay sources include the Kuwait Times, International Association for the Study of Obesity, I.R.I.N., and Medical News.

Editor Mary E. Williams has arranged several essays in a pro versus con format that explore the issues surrounding media bias. Across three chapters, readers will explore whether media bias is a real problem, which issues reveal media bias, and whether media bias should be challenged.

This edition delivers contemporary perspectives on popular culture, with the majority of the material reflecting stances of countries other than the United States. Readers are offered a truly panoramic view. Essays are arranged in a thoughtful sequence that guides readers through several sides to each topic covered. Does television create obesity? Should manga depicting child pornography illegal? Could China benefit from stronger intellectual property laws? Essays answer these and other questions about pop culture. Helpful features include an annotated table of contents, a world map and country index, a bibliography, and subject index.