Provides essays that offer varying positions on issues related to suicide, discussing such topics as who is most at risk for suicide, the causes and prevention of suicide, and whether or not doctor-as
Covering today's most current national and international issues, this series introduces the reader to all sides of contemporary controversies in an objective and comprehensive way by providing a wide
Covering today's most current national and international issues, this series introduces the reader to all sides of contemporary controversies in an objective and comprehensive way by providing a wide
Presents essays offering different opinions on the legal system in the United States, discussing such topics as the Patriot Act, the impact of DNA testing, judicial independence, and the role of the m
Presents a collection of essays offering different views on the so-called "culture wars" in the United States, discussing such topics as the impact of the culture wars on politics and the connection b
Presents articles that examine the pros and cons of controversial issues relating to health care in the United States, discussing such topics as universal health care, alternative medicine, stem cell
Presents essays that offer different opinions on allowing women to serve in combat in the military, discussing such topics as physical differences between men and women and the impact that exclusion f
Essays discuss whether minority candidates, including women, African Americans, Mormons, and Hispanics, have a fair chance of becoming president of the United States.
Presents essays that examine racism and other related issues in "To Kill a Mockingbird," discussing such topics as new and old Southern values, and the connection between class, gender, and racial pre
Presents a collection of essays offering different opinions on body piercing and tattoos, discussing such topics as body piercing and health risks, the link between body art and risky behaviors, and b
Presents a collection of essays about drug trafficking from diverse viewpoints, discussing how to measure the success of the war on drugs and evaluate its impact on terrorists who finance their activi
Presents essays that examine women's issues in "The Joy Luck Club," discussing such topics as gender and ethnic identity, female empowerment, cultural conflict, and stereotypes about immigrant women.
Presents essays that examine class conflict and other related issues in "The Great Gatsby," discussing such topics as class snobbery and education, the universality of class divisions, and humor and c
Essays debate military recruiting, covering such topics as whether recruiters take advantage of vulnerable youth, whether they should be denied access to college campuses, and whether the draft should
Essays debate certain controversial issues concerning food, covering such topics as whether the food supply is safe, whether fast and snack foods are responsible for obesity among youth, and whether t
Presents a collection of essays offering different opinions on video games, discussing such topics as video game violence, the sexist portrayal of women in video games, and the use of video games for
Presents a collection of essays exploring varying viewpoints on the family, covering such topics as the characteristics of the modern family, dilemmas would-be parents face, and the effect of divorce
Presents essays that examine racism and other related issues in "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings," discussing such topics as race and gender, humor and folklore, and death and rebirth.
Essays explore the debate between theories of intelligent design and evolution, discussing the role of science in assessing evolution, the impact of the controversy on the school curriculum, and the c
Provides essays that offer varying positions on issues related to alcohol, discussing such topics as the effects of alcohol use on human health and society, the causes of alcohol abuse, and strategies
Covering today's most current national and international issues, this series introduces the reader to all sides of contemporary controversies in an objective and comprehensive way by providing a wide
A collection of essays describes the problems facing women in the American workplace, discussing the financial problems facing women, discrimination, the balance between work and family life, and soci
Examines the existence of fundamentalist groups within Islam, discussing varying points of view on toleration of Islamism by other countries and religious groups, its treatment of women, and its compa
Provides essays that cover varying opinions on volunteer work, discussing government involvement, the effectiveness of volunteer programs, student participation, and the use of volunteers for military
Presents a collection of articles which offer different views on the election process for the president of the United States, discussing such topics as the nomination process, campaign spending, and t
Presents a collection of essays on political activism and related issues, discussing such topics as the importance of grassroots organizations in political campaigns, the impact of the Internet, and t
Essays discuss the physical and social effects of drinking alcohol on teenagers, the effectiveness of current government and college policies, and the role the media plays in underage drinking.
Essays discuss the reliability and accessibility of electronic voting machines and the measures that can be taken to audit them and make them more secure.
Covering today's most current national and international issues, this series introduces the reader to all sides of contemporary controversies in an objective and comprehensive way by providing a wide
Examines discrimination in the United States as it relates to minorities, women, and gays and lesbians, and discusses such topics as racial profiling, affirmative action, and religiously motivated dis
Essays discuss issues related to the death penalty in the United States, covering such topics as whether or not it is a deterrent to crime, who should be eligible for such a sentence, and the ethics o
Presents a collection of writings representing different points of view on the subject of user-generated content, including Wikipedia, wikis, blogs, social networking sites, viral videos, and podcasts
Essays debate the role of the Central Intelligence Agency in national security, covering such topics as their use of torture on suspects, the way it gathers and analyzes intelligence information, and
Presents a collection of essays that introduces various types of depression, current and potential treatments for the disorder, and the ways in which depression affects its victims and their families.
