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"Animal testing continues to meet with strong opposition from animal rights groups and others. Few people are interested in harming animals, but the practice seems preferable to using human subjects. The truth is, medical research using animal testing has contributed to many important treatments and cures for humans. But what are the ethics of testing on animals, and is there an alternative? The viewpoints in this volume explore the reasons companies and researchers use animals to test their products and treatments, the harms and benefits of animal testing, and options for animal-free tests"--

"Physician-assisted suicide (PAS) is legal in nine US states and the District of Columbia. It is not without controversy, even in those states in which PAS laws have been passed. Proponents believe that it's a matter of liberty, that the terminally ill have the right to choose how their lives will end. Opponents argue that such laws make the terminally ill vulnerable to medical errors and abuse, and that in effect they devalue life. The viewpoints in this volume examine physician-assisted suicide from many angles, providing readers with a comprehensive approach to a challenging topic"--

"#MeToo gained much-needed traction when celebrities began sharing their horrifying experiences in an effort to bring down a powerful studio mogul. Revelations of sexual harassment are often met with smearing and victim blaming, but many believe the Hollywood spotlight has a real chance of effecting change. Still, many feel threatened by this movement. Has #MeToo gone too far? Is its mission clear? Has it failed to include more marginalized groups? Will it be abandoned when Hollywood moves on to its next cause? This volume presents diverse viewpoints that unpack the goals, triumphs, and shortcomings of this relatively young movement"--

"Once we understand that gender is distinct from sex, a whole world of possibility--and potential for confusion--opens up. Shifting attitudes about the roles of men and women have allowed younger generations to refuse to be pigeonholed into conventional gender norms. As a result, the 21st century seems ripe for a gender revolution. The viewpoints in this volume approach gender from a variety of perspectives, providing readers with food for thought about where gender comes from, how we can make sense of its importance, and where it might be headed"--

Why are ethics so important in journalism? -- Journalists should identify their ethics / Casey Bukro -- Truth, diversity, and responsibility to the public / Bill Kovach and Tom Rosenstiel -- You must be able to identify fake news / Wynne davis -- It's important, but difficult, to keep sources secret / Julie Posetti -- One story can change everything / Pete Vernon -- What challenges are media companies facing? -- Ethics are more important than ever in our digital age / Aidan White -- Alternate funding helps more stories get told / Christine Schmidt -- Good news journalism is dying / Daniel Hallin -- The news should reflect society in all its diversity / Samantha Asumadu -- Is it news or is it an ad? / Anup Shah -- How Should Journalists Handle Ethical Questions? -- Journalists shouldn't rely on data / Samantha Sunne -- The media must stop glorifying mass shooters tour -- False reporting is not always fake news / Lauren C. Williams -- You shouldn't always report everything you know / Sydney Smith -- Beware of undercover journalism / Greg Marx -- Facts about ethics in journalism.

Cultural exchange, cultural appropriation, and privilege -- Are there advantages to cultural appropriation? -- Who is harmed by cultural appropriation and how? -- Facts about cultural appropriation -- Organizations to contact -- For further reading -- Index -- Picture credits.