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Almanac of Policy Issues

 

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New Advent 

 

United States Conference of Catholic Bishops 

 

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Nonfiction


179.7 Tor                    

  Torr, James D.  Euthanasia.  1999. 

Presents opposing arguments on the debate concerning euthanasia, including ethical issues, physician participation, and the legalization of voluntary euthanasia.

 

238 Cat                      

  Catechism of the Catholic Church: Revised in Accordance with rhe Official Latin Text Promulgated by Pope John Paul II.  1997.

 

238.2 Tea                    

  The Teaching of Christ: A Catholic Catechism for Adults.  4th ed.  1995.

 

241 Low                      

  Lowery, Mark D.  Living the Good Life: What Every Catholic Needs to Know sbout Moral Issues.  2003. 

 

241.042 Lon                  

  Longtin, Lucien F.  An Introduction to Catholic Ethics. 2003. 

Introduces the fundamentals of Catholic moral theology by presenting testimony from the lives of great Christians and many of the key concepts that inform the Catholic approach to morality.

 

268 Sin                      

  Singer-Towns, Brian.  The Catholic Faith Handbook for Youth. 2004. 

Introduces teens to Catholic beliefs, art, culture, and history as expressed in the Catechism of the Catholic Church, discussing Chuch teachings on social issues of today and providing ideas for putting faith into action.

 

304.8 Dan                    

  Daniels, Roger.  American Immigration: A Student Companion. 2001.

Contains over three hundred alphabetically arranged entries that provide information about various aspects of immigration history and policy, covering ethnic groups, legislation, terms and concepts, categories of immigrants, immigration stations, and religious groups and churches.  Includes cross-references, illustrations, and references.

 

325.73 Bis                   

  Bischoff, Henry.  Immigration Issues.  2002. 

Examines the twelve most persistent immigration issues from colonial times to the present and includes the text of eighty-six key primary documents from American history which express differing views on those issues.

 

325.73 Imm                   

  Immigration: Opposing Viewpoints.  2004. 

Presents various articles which discuss opposing viewpoints about restricting immigration, the seriousness of immigration problems, how the United States should address illegal immigration, and immigration reform.

 

342.7308 Wha                 

  What Rights Should Illegal Immigrants Have?  2006. 

Presents a collection of twelve controversial essays that debate issues associated with the rights of illegal immigrants including health care, military service, driving privileges, and in-state college tuition.

 

362.28 Fla                   

  Flanders, Stephen A.  Suicide.  1991.

Discusses suicide and court cases involving suicide, focusing heavily on suicide by the terminally ill and euthanasia. Contains a bibliography and a list of pertinent associations.

 

362.28 Sui                   

  Suicide: Opposing Viewpoints.  2003. 

Presents various articles which discuss opposing viewpoints about the acceptance of suicide, the causes of teen suicide, the legalization of physician-assisted suicide, and how society should address suicide.

 

362.29 Usc                   

  Uschan, Michael V.  Alcohol.  2002. 

Discusses the history, effects, health and social aspects, and legal ramifications of alcohol, as well as treatments for alcoholism.

 

362.292 Hyd                  

  Hyde, Margaret O.  Alcohol 101: An Overview for Teens.  1999. 

Discusses alcohol use in the United States, including the physical effects, the origin of the drinking age, societal mixed messages, and the sociological impacts.

 

362.74 Tee                   

  Teens at Risk: Opposing Viewpoints.  2003. 

 

615.78 Bra                   

  Braun, Stephen.  Buzz: The Science and Lore of Alcohol and Caffeine.  1996. 

Study of how alcohol and caffeine work, their effect on the brain and body, and how they are understood in light of recent advances in science, with information on the cultural history of the popular substances and personal stories of celebrities and other people who have been affected by the drugs.

 

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Reference


REF 282 Har                  

       The Harpercollins Encyclopedia of Catholicism.  1995.

 

REF 282.03 Bro               

       Broderick, Robert C.  The Catholic Encyclopedia.

 

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