This volume is a compilation of critical essays on Ken Kesey's One Flew over the cuckoo's nest.

Several essays discuss social themes, politics, and contemporary issues found in George Orwell's Animal farm.

Each title in the highly acclaimed Opposing Viewpoints series explores a specific issue by placing expert opinions in a unique pro/con format; the viewpoints are selected from a wide range of highly respected and often hard-to-find publications.;; "Each volume in the Opposing Viewpoints Series could serve as a model not only providing access to a wide diversity of opinions, but also stimulating readers to do further research for group discussion and individual interest. Both shrill and moderate, th"

Each title in the highly acclaimed Opposing Viewpoints series explores a specific issue by placing expert opinions in a unique pro/con format; the viewpoints are selected from a wide range of highly respected and often hard-to-find publications.;; "Each volume in the Opposing Viewpoints Series could serve as a model not only providing access to a wide diversity of opinions, but also stimulating readers to do further research for group discussion and individual interest. Both shrill and moderate, th"

Great literature resonates with us not only because of well-developed characters and plots, but also because it often reflects important social themes; these books explore a work of literature through the lens of the major issue reflected in it.; This volume of Social Issues in Literature examines Sylvia Plath's life and writings, with a specific look at key ideas related to The Bell Jar. The text discusses a variety of topics, including the pervasive impact of illness in the story, the novel as a; This series brings together the disciplines of sociology and literature in a unique format...

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The Current Controversies series examines today's most important social and political issues; each volume presents a diverse selection of primary and secondary sources representing all sides of the debate in question.; This title explores issues related to family violence, including what contributes to family violence, is family violence a gender issue, are efforts to reduce family violence effective, and what are the consequences of family violence.; Each anthology is composed of a wide spectrum of sources written by many of the foremost authorities in their respective fields. This unique...

Great literature resonates with us not only because of well-developed characters and plots, but also because it often reflects important social themes; these books explore a work of literature through the lens of the major issue reflected in it.; This volume explores the life and work of Sue Monk Kidd, focusing particularly on the coming of age theme of her novel The Secret Life of Bees, and including viewpoints on coming of age and enduring adolescence in the present day.; This series brings together the disciplines of sociology and literature in a unique format designed to support...

Great literature resonates with us not only because of well-developed characters and plots, but also because it often reflects important social themes; these books explore a work of literature through the lens of the major issue reflected in it.; This volume explores the life and work of Charles Dickens, focusing particularly on the theme of class conflict in the novel A Tale of Two Cities, and includes viewpoints on class conflict and income inequality in the present day; This series brings together the disciplines of sociology and literature in a unique format designed to support...