Provides essays that cover varying opinions on the possibility of another Cold War, discussing the likelihood of such an event, what might trigger it, and which countries might be involved.
Presents a collection of essays exploring varying viewpoints on refugees, discussing such topics as the extent of the problem, who is responsible for aiding refugees, and what U.S. and international p
Provides essays that cover varying opinions on the motivation of suicide bombers, discussing the extent to which such factors as Islam, Al Qaeda, foreign occupation, group membership, and sexual repre
Provides essays that cover varying opinions on homeland security, discussing the effectiveness of airport security measures, the severity of the terrorist threat, and whether or not the REAL ID system
Presents articles both supporting and opposing issues relating to teens having credit cards, including the risks teens pose to credit card companies, the importance of educating teens in financial lit
From the Publisher: Greenhaven Press's At Issue series provides a wide range of opinions on individual social issues. Each volume focuses on a specific issue and offers a variety of perspectives-eyew
Essays debate the efficacy of current sentencing guidelines, whether treatment of prisoners is constitutional, what can be done about overcrowding, and the effects of recent trends.
Presents articles discussing the different issues surrounding institutional and foster care for children, including why it may be necessary, reaching adulthood, group homes, interracial adoption, and
Presents a collection of essays exploring varying viewpoints on water, discussing such topics as the major issues affecting water resources, how such resources should be managed, and whether drinking
Provides essays that cover varying opinions on the morality of selling body parts, discussing the necessity of regulation, the role of government in encouraging donations, and the benefit to the poor
Provides essays that cover varying opinions on contemporary slavery, discussing the extent of the problem, the effect of economic development on slavery, and whether or not slavery needs to be abolish
A series of essays that address specific issues related to the polar regions, including territorial claims in the Antarctic, how climate change affects the North and South Pole, and resource developme
Presents essays that examine the treatment of peer pressure in "The Chocolate War," discussing such topics as pessimism, high school, activism, and standing against evil.
Presents essays that examine the treatment of violence in "Lord of the Flies," discussing such topics as puberty, male violence, innate corruption, and class violence.
Presents a collection of articles that offer varying opinions on conflict resolution, covering such topics as how it should be taught, is it a good alternative to legal action, and is it the best way
Essays about specific situations in a variety of countries debate the effect of population growth on world hunger, the environment, economic development, and social stability.
Essays debate whether Islamic and western values are in conflict, the status of women, whether the religion promotes violence, and its future around the world.
Essays debate the effects of immigration, how to deter illegal immigration, whether English should be America's official language, and the impact of immigration on national security.
Essays from around the world debate the legacy of slavery, its prevalence in modern times, its different forms around the world, and the reality of child slavery.
Presents a collection of essays that debate a variety of issues on the treatment of obesity, including the use of weight-loss medications, weight-loss surgery, and campaigns against childhood obesity.
Presents articles both supporting and opposing issues regarding the ethical aspects of parenthood, including whether parenting is a privilege or a right, the ethics of parental custody, and the rights
Presents articles both supporting and opposing issues related to college costs in the United States, including the effectiveness of the College Cost Act, faculty salaries, and tuition reforms at ivy l
Presents articles both supporting and opposing issues related to mental illness and criminal behavior, including how mentally ill criminals should be managed and the ethics behind placing the mentally
Provides essays that cover varying opinions on gay and lesbian families, discussing the effects of gay parenting on children, whether gay adoption should be allowed, and whether or not gay marriage is
Presents a collection of essays exploring varying viewpoints on gangs, discussing such topics as the extent of the problem, why people join them, what should be done to prevent them, and their impact.
Discusses issues relating to child labor from a global perspective, offering essays on such topics as the extent of the practice, its dangers, whether or not it is necessary, and efforts to end it.
Provides essays that cover varying opinions on using ethanol as fuel, discussing how energy efficient it is, the effect of making corn-based ethanol on the price of food, and whether or not the govern
Presents articles both supporting and opposing issues relating to disaster response, including the challenges involved, the role of the government, and how U.S. disaster response can be improved.
Discusses how Elie Wiesel's "Night" incorporates the topic of genocide, and gives a short background on both the author and instances of genocide occurring today.
Discusses issues relating to freedom of expression, including freedom of the press, artistic expression, and Internet censorship, throughout the world.
Essays debate the effects of the film industry on society, the legitimacy of the rating system, whether current regulation is appropriate, and the future of cinema.
Presents essays that examine the topic of war in "Catch-22," discussing such topics as the influence of World War II, the Vietnam War, and the insanity of American life.
Discusses the current conflict in Darfur, including its causes, the social and political effects on the region's people, and to what level the United States should participate in neutralizing the conf
Discusses the issues relating to the current struggles in the Middle East, including the participation of the United States in peace negotiations, the threat of Iran, and how Middle Eastern nations ad
