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2019.
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"Athletes have a unique power in our world today. Their astronomical salaries, enviable lifestyles, and celebrity have tremendous influence over young people. This is reflected in advertising dollars as well as merchandise and ticket sales. For every athlete who uses their platform for charitable, political, and social good, there are many whose unethical or even criminal behavior sends the wrong message. What is the responsibility of athletes to...
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Twenty-three essays present opposing arguments on several topics related to Islam, including the status of women under the religion, whether its values conflict with those of the West, and whether it promotes terrorism and violence. Includes an introduction, glossary, bibliographies, and a list of related organizations.
14) Afghanistan
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This is a collection of articles in which authors debate issues concerning Afghanistan including the military situation, the status of human rights, and the progress being made towards democracy.
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c2004
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Contains twenty-three articles in which the authors provide varying perspectives on the issue of biological warfare, debating the seriousness of the danger of biological weapons, nations and groups that pose the greatest threat, U.S. preparedness, and prevention measures.