This series provides readers with the information they need to think critically about the worldwide implications of global issues; each volume focuses on a controversial topic of worldwide importance
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Presents differing opinions on the challenges facing teenagers in the United States, addressing such topics as sex and pregnancy, crime, substance abuse, health and nutrition, and aggression.
Presents opinions on equal pay for women, covering such topics as the extent to which the wage gap exists, why it exists, the impact of unions on women's wages and opportunities, and whether CEOs with
Presents opinions on how such issues as student loans, the job market, the influence of China, housing, and immigration reform will impact the U.S. economy in the future.
Features different perspectives on issues surrounding the United States deficit, including such topics as raising taxes on the wealthy, cutting entitlement programs, and reducing the defense budget.
Looks at different issues surrounding the Western diet, addressing factors that contribute to poor health, the impacts of industrialized agriculture, federal guidelines for food, and alternative diets
Presents differing viewpoints on the dangers of climate change, looking at the possibility of forced relocations, adapation versus mitigation, where the issue should be addressed, and whether business
Provides essays with varying opinions on issues surrounding the sale of organs and human tissue, discussing such topics as forced donations, organ trafficking, whether the sale of organs benefits the
"Biodiversity: This series covers today's most current national and international issues and the most important opinions of the past and present. The purpose of the series is to introduce readers to a
Introduces arguments about the effectiveness of government bailouts, discussing whether repaid debt has benefited taxpayers, what motivated bailout legislation, and how successful the bailout was in s
Presents differing viewpoints on the risks involved in managing nuclear power, whether nuclear power is good for the environment, and if it is an economical source of energy.
Presents essays that examine the treatment of the fast food industry in Eric Schlosser's "Fast Food Nation," analyzing whether the book factually or inaccurately represents the issues surrounding the
Looks at the theme of democracy in the poems of Walt Whitman, discussing what might have informed his views on the subject, his opinions on slavery, and his model of patriotism, while presenting conte
"Medicare: This series covers today's most current national and international issues and the most important opinions of the past and present. The purpose of the series is to introduce readers to all s
Discusses global organ donation trends and issues, including barriers to organ donation, strategies to improve donation rates, and the problem of organ trafficking.
Explores controversies surrounding media ethics, looking at the standards to which journalists are held, the relationship between telling the truth and ethical concerns, and the influence of new techn
Provides essays with varying opinions on the issues surrounding the legal drinking age, discussing such topics as the effectiveness of raising the age to twenty-one, especially for women, college bing
Looks at the role of technology in education, discussing how online learning programs and digital books are changing the way that students learn as well as concerns over access to resources and privac
Presents differing viewpoints on the causes of inflation; the impact inflation has on economies; and whether stagflation, deflation, and hyperinflation are serious threats to the economic stability of
Presents essays that examine the treatment of death in the poetry of the New England author, exploring such themes as redemption, reconciliation, immortality, and freedom.
Features different perspectives on issues surrounding government spending, including such topics as the Affordable Care Act, stimulus spending, and the defense budget.
Collects articles discussing the opposing viewpoints regarding eco-architecture, including if it is beneficial to the environment, how it is being implemented, and how it can be encouraged in the futu
"Medical Marijuana: Opposing Viewpoints is the leading source for libraries and classrooms in need of current-issue materials. The viewpoints are selected from a wide range of highly respected sources
Collects articles arguing opposing viewpoints regarding the Arab Spring, including its causes, its social and political effects, and how the United States should respond to the protest movement.
Introduces the millennial generation and the social issues they face, including education issues, generational stereotyping, and how they will impact the future.
"Criminal Justice: Opposing Viewpoints is the leading source for libraries and classrooms in need of current-issue materials. The viewpoints are selected from a wide range of highly respected sources
Discusses issues surrounding teenage drivers, including the effectiveness of graduated driver licensing, driver education programs, and monitoring devices.
Presents differing viewpoints on issues surrounding gay parenting, addressing such topics as its impact on children, how it impacts society, and the laws that should regulate it.
