Mark R Whittington
1) Health care
Author
Series
Publisher
Mason Crest
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
Medical science has made amazing advances in recent years. New treatments for diseases and advances in genetics have made it possible for Americans to live longer, healthier lives. However, these medical advances have been accompanied by a huge increase in the cost of healthcare, which has made it unafforable to many Americans. This book explores major issues in health care today, including the pros and cons of the single-payer health care system,...
Author
Series
Publisher
Mason Crest
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"No matter what their political affiliation, government leaders and public policy experts agree that they want Americans to work and for the national economy to grow at a healthy and sustainable rate. However, the experts often disagree considerably about the best ways to achieve these goals: through free markets, or through greater government control over industry. The essays in this book provide some insights into the pros and cons of various economic...
Author
Series
Publisher
Mason Crest
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
The feminist and political activity Gloria Steinem once declared "a gender-equal society would be one where the word 'gender' does not exist; where everyone can be themselves." This book explores major issues related to gender equality in the United States today, including legislation that would guarantee equal pay, changing attitudes towards sexual harassment, the challenging debate over abortion and reproductive rights, and the efficacy of strategies...