Being Fair and Honest
“Being Fair and Honest” by Tara Tomczyk Koellhoffer, published by Infobase Holdings, Incorporated in 2009, is a 128-page exploration of the impact of dishonesty on individuals and society. This book examines the prevalence of deceit and cheating in various contexts, including education and the workplace, and discusses the broader implications of these behaviors on justice and societal well-being.
Readers will find a thorough analysis of how dishonesty affects lives and the importance of fostering a culture of fairness and integrity. The book covers a range of historical and contemporary topics, such as child labor, drug testing in sports, and racial profiling, while emphasizing the need for ethical values and moral philosophy. Through its examination of these subjects, “Being Fair and Honest” aims to highlight the significance of honesty in creating opportunities for success and promoting a just society.
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Studies show that many people do not think it is wrong to be deceitful or to cheat to get ahead in school or at work. What does all this dishonesty do to individuals and our society at large? “”Being Fair and Honest”” examines how lies and cheating hurt people’s lives, and stresses the importance of justice and honesty in creating a society that treats people well and provides them with the opportunities they need to succeed. History and current events topics covered include: child labor in the industrial age; drug testing in sports; freedom of speech; honesty of scientific studies; laws to protect the disabled; people who have found and returned large sums of money; Plessy v. Ferguson; racial profiling; The Trail of Tears; and, why people steal.
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