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Moral Controversies in American Politics book cover

4th Edition

Moral Controversies in American Politics

By Raymond Tatalovich, Byron W. Daynes, Theodore J. Lowi Copyright 2011
312 Pages
by Routledge

312 Pages
by Routledge

312 Pages
by Routledge
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No area of public policymaking is more hotly debated than the use of government authority to enforce certain standards of behavior in areas of moral controversy. Now thoroughly revised and updated, this collection examines a variety of such policy areas - ranging from abortion and affirmative action to gay rights - including two new chapters on animal rights and hate crimes. In discussing each... Read more

Foreword: New Dimensions in Policy and Politics Theodore J. Lowi

Introduction: Moral Conflicts and the Policy Process Raymond Tatalovich and Byron W. Daynes

1. Abortion: Pro-Choice Versus Pro-Life Ruth Ann Strickland

2. Death Penalty: Just Punishment or Legalized Homicide? Brent S. Steel and Mary Ann E. Steger

3. Gay Rights: Nature or Nurture? Margaret E. Ellis and Nina Therese Kasniunas

4. Hate Crimes: Protected Prejudice or Punishable Motive? Scott Yenor and Jon Schaff

5. God and Country: Debating Religion in Public Life Ted G. Jelen

6. Gun Control: Constitutional Mandate or Myth? Robert J. Spitzer

7. Global Warming: Environmental Crisis or Scientific Hoax? Byron W. Daynes and Glen Sussman

8. Animal Rights: Subordinate or Equal Species? Stephanie A. Slocum-Schaffer

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Raymond Tatalovich, Byron W. Daynes, Theodore J. Lowi

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