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This ninth edition of TAKING SIDES: BUSINESS ETHICS AND SOCIETY presents current controversial issues in a debate-style format designed to stimulate student interest and develop critical thinking skills. Each issue is thoughtfully framed with an issue summary, an issue introduction, and a postscript. An instructor’s manual with testing material is available for each volume. USING TAKING SIDES IN THE CLASSROOM is also an excellent instructor resource with practical suggestions on incorporating this effective approach in the classroom. Each TAKING SIDES reader features an annotated listing of selected World Wide Web sites and is supported by our student website, www.dushkin.com/online.
Customer Reviews:
You don't have to read it.......2000-10-30
This book covers 19 controversial issues. First the authors bring an issue, give some comments and give two articles that discuss the issue, but are contraversial to each other.
The reason why this book cannot get more than three stars is that the choise of articles wasn't really successful. Sometimes some of the articles seem not to make sence at all. Some of them don't answer any questions.
For instance, the one about Patenting Life; second article, which keeps ripping on Rifkin (the author of the previous article) instead of discussing some of the issues Rifkin mentioned in his article against Patenting Life.It's obvious that he's for patenting lives, but he doesn't come even close to some of the issues that Rifkin talks about in his article. He just tries to avoid them because he doesn't know how to answer to those claims. The author could pick a different articles in this and many other cases as well.
Also the second article of CEO Compensation Issue doesn't make any sence. Actually, the author of the article was Lisa H. Newton herself. She asserts that CEOs do nothing but writing memos and lay offs, at the same time receiving over 47,000 times (if I remember correctly) more than other people in developing nations like Africa and Asia do, and 209 times more than his employees.Common, this is not called Ethics in Business. She doesn't face the facts brought up by the author of the article who gave pretty reasonable arguements why CEOs should get that much compensations, why they are worth it.
Some of the articles do not provide with any references or sources of citations from outside sources when needed. I can mention one from Rifkin's article on patenting life.
The reason why this book got three stars is that, the issues brought by authors are pretty interesting and some are thought provoking. Even though one doesn't agree with the arguements, you can still learn something by reading them, and try not to repeat some of the blunders made by the authors.
I do recommend you to go for alternatives if you want a book on Business Ethics.
Book Description
This debate-style reader is designed to introduce students to controversies in global issues through readings that reflect a variety of viewpoints. Each issue is framed with an issue summary, an issue introduction, and a postscript. The Taking Sides readers feature annotated listings of selected World Wide Web sites. Taking Sides is supported by our student website at www.dushkin.com/online/.
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not for the casual reader.......2007-05-18
What you're looking at here is the 13th edition, the latest as of my writing, which was available for sale starting April 2007 (the copyright page says it is copyright 2008). They come out with a new edition about every five or six years.
As you can probably tell by that, this is a book intended for use in a college setting, not for the general reader. It's basically a collection of essays about current economic issues, two on each topic, one "pro" and one "con." This is near-ideal supplementary reading for a freshman survey course.
The book has three sections, Micro, Macro, and "The World Around Us" (essentially Macro stuff), so it could be used in either course.
The issues are well-worn: rent control, independence of the Fed, pollution permits, etc. I should warn you that the articles reprinted here come from semi-academic sources (such as "The Washington Monthly," "American Prospect," "Dissent," and various testimonies to Sentate subcommittes), not popular, reader-friendly venues such as "The Economist" or "The Wall Street Journal."
So frequently the writing will be found to be dense and difficult, requiring slow and attentive reading. A couple of the essays even include equations, or extended math talk.
I would only suggest using this in a high school setting if you're talking about a crack group.
Here are the issues addressed in this edition:
MICROECONOMIC ISSSUES:
1. Are profits the only business of business?
2. Are CEOs paid what they are worth?
3. Is there discrimination in U.S. labor markets?
4. Is the new Medicare Part D Drug Benefit good health care policy?
5. Are health savings accounts the right medicine for the ills of the health care industry?
6. Is it time to reform medical malpractice litigation?
MACROECONOMIC ISSUES
1. Is Wal-Mart good for the economy?
2. Should Social Security be changed to include personal retirement accounts?
3. Should the double taxation of corporate dividends be eliminated?
4. Are credit card companies exploiting American consumers?
5. Should minimum wage and living wage laws be eliminated?
6. Do unskilled immigrants hurt the American economy?
7. Are protectionist policies bad for America?
8. Should we sweat about sweatshops?
9. Are the costs of global warming too high to ignore?
10. Are spending cuts the right way to balance the federal government's budget?
11. Has NAFTA benefited the economies of Canada, Mexico, and the U.S.?
12. Is the No Child Left Behind Act working?
13. Will the creation of an ownership society make the American economy more efficient and more equitable?
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TAKING SIDES: CLASHING VIEWS ON LATIN AMERICAN ISSUES presents current controversial issues in a debate-style format designed to stimulate student interest and develop critical thinking skills. Each issue is thoughtfully framed with an issue summary, an issue introduction, and a postscript. An instructor’s manual with testing material is available for each volume. USING TAKING SIDES IN THE CLASSROOM is also an excellent instructor resource with practical suggestions on incorporating this effective approach in the classroom. Each TAKING SIDES reader features an annotated listing of selected World Wide Web sites and is supported by our student website, www.mhcls.com/online.
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This second edition of TAKING SIDES: CLASHING VIEWS ON AFRICAN ISSUES presents current controversial issues in a debate-style format designed to stimulate student interest and develop critical thinking skills. Each issue is thoughtfully framed with an issue summary, an issue introduction, and a postscript. An instructor’s manual with testing material is available for each volume. USING TAKING SIDES IN THE CLASSROOM is also an excellent instructor resource with practical suggestions on incorporating this effective approach in the classroom. Each TAKING SIDES reader features an annotated listing of selected World Wide Web sites and is supported by our student website, www.mhcls.com/online.
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This debate-style reader is designed to introduce students to controversies in economics. The Taking Sides series actively develops critical thinking skills by requiring students to analyze opposing viewpoints and reach considered judgements. Adopters can use the student Web site Dushkin Online (www.dushkin.com/online/) for study support and to find related Web sites.
Customer Reviews:
Opposing views on 17 major economic issues!.......2004-04-30
Here is the economics volume of the excellent "Taking Sides" series. Each issue is approached from two opposing viewpoints (these are articles written by various economists and public policy analysts), and contains a crisp introductory summary and conclusion. This is done in a lively, very readable format.
Are profits the only business of business? Does the minimum wage play an important economic role in society? These are just two of the intiguing issues discussed in this most excellent book.
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This debate-style reader is constructed to introduce students to controversies in business management through paired pro and con articles on such issues as corporate responsibility; organizational behavior; strategic planning; and environmental and International management. For additional support for this title, visit our student website: www.dushkin.com/online.
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This debate style reader is designed to introduce students to controversies in western civilizations. The readings, which represent the arguments of leading historians and researchers, reflect a variety of viewpoints and have been selected for their liveliness and substance and because of their value in a debate framework. This new title will be a beneficial tool to encourage critical thinking on important issues in western civilizations.
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This debate-style reader is designed to introduce students to controversies in economics. The issues discussed include: “Should Cities Subsidize Sports and Sports Venues?” “Is It Time to Abolish the Minimum Wage?” and “Is Free Trade a Viable Option for the New Millennium?” The arguments of leading economists and commentators are presented in “yes” and “no” pairs. Taking Sides actively develops critical thinking skills by requiring students to analyze opposing viewpoints and reach considered judgements. Adopters can use the student Web site Dushkin Online (www.dushkin.com/online/) for study support and to find related Web sites.
Customer Reviews:
Do NOT order from this company!.......2006-11-18
I ordered this book Aug 9, 2006. Today is Nov 17, 2006 and still no book or information from the company. I contacted the company, still no contact back. Wow, great customer service. Not!
An Excruciating Read!!.......2001-11-17
Although wordy with ALOT of jumping around, this book does manage to make some very good points regarding the modern economy and where its going.
As an "elective book" for my MBA, I found it to be a bit over-the-top for an "introductory" book, however, I admit that my own shortcomings in the area of Econ. may account for this.
Hope that helps - Regards
Comprehensive.......2001-06-13
I have used this book in a Master's level course in Business, Government and Society. It is an extremely useful text. The issues that the editors have selected are comprehensive and current. The particular authors and articles selected are spectacular. I am gratified to have found a book that so easily prompts high-level student discussion. It is fulfilling to hear students say that a book has made them think about the substance of issues rather than just accepting popular slogans. Anyone who looking for one source that explores many of the ethical issues that impact business today should pick up this book.
Book Description
This debate style reader is designed to introduce students to controversies in marketing. The readings, which represent the arguments of leading business professionals and marketing researchers, reflect a variety of viewpoints and have been selected for their liveliness and substance and because of their value in a debate framework. This new title will be a beneficial tool to encourage critical thinking on important issues in marketing today.
Customer Reviews:
Which side are you on?.......2001-04-15
This book presents opposing (sometimes even clashing) perspectives on many current issues in marketing. As a beginner marketing student I find this book tremendously helpful in gaining an understanding of marketing fundamentals and an awareness of what is appropriately or inappropriately being marketed to us all on a daily basis. YOU decide which side you are on after reading the issues. This is an excellent format and a well written book.
An Excellent Survey of Contemporary Issues in Marketing.......2001-04-10
As a graduate student in business, I feel that this book should be an essential part of any marketing curriculum. Its format is nicely laid out by the authors in a way that encapsulates the most controversial issues in marketing today. Each issue is accompanied by articles which come from the best-known authorities in the marketing game. The best part of the book is that both sides of each issue are presented in equal proportion and there is no apparent bias by the authors. The topics are current, interesting, and thought-provoking. This is the best text I have seen in marketing in some time and I give my resounding recommendation.
Ivory Tower Hot Air.......2001-03-22
This book screamed: "Those that can, do; those that can't teach and write books like this." In a day and age when marketing, thanks to the reach of the Internet, has reached new heights in ingenuity this book is ingenuous and stuck in the 80s. With all the dot.coms there has to be a ton of proven marketing whiz kids who can teach all of us a trick or too. Instead, we have a fuddy-duddy professors who have no experience in today's marketing dynamics and techniques trying to tell us what they think it is all about. Where is the credibility?
Taking Sides: Clashing Views on Controversial Issues in Mark.......2000-09-20
This book is presented in a debate style with pro and con articles written about 20 current Marketing Issues.
I found the issues to be particularly relevent to today's market, several of the issues address the affect of the Internet on Traditional Marketing.
The authors have done a great job of finding articles which address one side and one side only of the issue. I find this much more enjoyable to read.
Some of the issues debated include: Is the traditional method of creating Brand Loyalty dying (because of the internet), should alchohol marketing be further regulated, should advertising in schools be prohibited, etc.
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