David Haugen

Sexually Transmitted Diseases David Haugen

Brief Description: "This series is inspired by the highly acclaimed Opposing Viewpoints series, which explores important issues, placing expert opinions from a wide range of sources in a unique pro/con format. Like its predecessor, Introducing Issues with Opposing Viewpoints promotes issue awareness as well as critical thinking. Even more user-friendly and accessible than its parent series, it offers a wealth of information at a lower reading level, in a bright, engaging package. This appealing combination helps more students grasp the controversies of our increasingly complex world. Each anthology features useful charts, graphs and cartoons, engaging fact boxes that provide at-a-glance information and questions that focus on vocabulary and reading comprehension. Further research is encouraged through annotated bibliographies, web sites and organizations to contact"--Table of Contents: Foreword -- Introduction -- Chapter 1. What Contributes to the Spread of Sexually Transmitted Diseases? -- 1. Lack of AIDS Awareness in the Gay Community Has Led to Increases in Infection Rates / Peter Staley -- 2. The Men Who Want AIDS-And How It Improved Their Lives / Maral Noshad Sharifi -- 3. Binge Drinking Increases Women's Risk of Contracting an STD / Rick Nauert -- 4. Senior Citizens' Aging and Lack of Medical Screening May Lead to the Spread of STDs / Elizabeth Boskey -- 5. The Risk of Contracting an STD Increases with Pubic Hair Removal / Joseph M. Mercola -- Chapter 2. What Education Programs Address the Spread of STDs? -- 1. Comprehensive Sex Education Helps to Prevent the Spread of STDs / Harvey V. Fineberg -- 2. Abstinence-Only Sex Education Helps to Prevent the Spread of STDs / Christine Kim, Robert Rector -- 3. Schools Ignore the Value of Abstinence and Restraint by Giving Condoms to Students / Christopher Paslay -- 4. Virginity Pledges Work for Some Teens / Steven Martino -- 5. Virginity Pledges Do Not Help Reduce the Spread of STDs / Dudley Barlow -- Chapter 3. Would Government Regulation Reduce STD Infection Rates? -- 1. Mandatory STD Testing Would Reduce Infection Rates / Rosa Freedman -- 2. Removing the Stigma Attached to STDs Would Reduce Infection Rates / Emily McCombs -- 3. Governments Should Mandate the HPV Vaccine / Amanda Marcotte -- 4. Legalizing Prostitution Would Reduce the Spread of STDs / Alison Bass -- 5. Legalizing and Regulating Prostitution Would Increase the Spread of STDs / Marina Adshade -- Facts About Sexually Transmitted Diseases -- Organizations to Contact -- For Further Reading -- Index -- Picture Credits. Marc Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.; This series is inspired by the highly acclaimed Opposing Viewpoints series, which explores important issues, placing expert opinions from a wide range of sources in a unique pro/con format. Like its predecessor, Introducing Issues with Opposing Viewpoints promotes issue awareness as well as critical thinking. Even more user-friendly and accessible than its parent series, it offers a wealth of information at a lower reading level, in a bright, engaging package. This appealing combination helps more students grasp the controversies of our increasingly complex world. Each anthology features useful charts, graphs and cartoons, engaging fact boxes that provide at-a-glance information and questions that focus on vocabulary and reading comprehension. Further research is encouraged through annotated bibliographies, web sites and organizations to contact--; Provided by publisher.; This title explores many aspects of sexually transmitted diseases, including what contributes to the spread of sexually transmitted diseases, what education programs address the spread of STDs, and whether government regulation would reduce STD infection rates--; Provided by publisher. Publisher Marketing: Inspired by the acclaimed Opposing Viewpoints series, this series helps readers gain an awareness of current issues and develop critical thinking skills by presenting a wealth of information on contemporary issues in a colorful, easy-to-read format.; This title explores many aspects of sexually transmitted diseases, including what contributes to the spread of sexually transmitted diseases, what education programs address the spread of STDs, and whether government regulation would reduce STD infection; In addition to pro/con articles, each Introducing Issues with Opposing Viewpoints volume includes appealing features designed to help students understand the complexities of current issues: Full-color photographs, charts, graphs, and cartoons supplement t

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