Essays debate the purpose and success of nation-building, focusing on whether or not it will work in Iraq and the justification for its use in the twenty-first century.
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 a collection of essays exploring varying viewpoints on human reproductive technology, covering such topics as its effect on society, the ethical issues it raises, and whether or not it should
Presents a collection of essays about globalization, discussing the outsourcing of American jobs, its effects on developing countries and democracy, and the environmental impact of free trade.
A collection of essays which discusses assisted death in current practice, the withdrawal of life-sustaining medical treatment, and physician-assisted suicide.
Essays discuss the seriousness of hate crimes, the necessity of hate crimes laws, whether or not hate speech should be restricted, and how hate crimes can be stopped.
Essays debate how far the authority of the president should stretch, including topics such as the terrorist surveillance program, the power of the U.S. Supreme Court over the president, and the presid
Essays cover a variety of issues surrounding prostitution in the United States, including legalization, violence against prostitutes, and the use of humiliation tactics to fight prostitution.
Examines different points of view in the debate over the meaning of the American dream, covering such issues as affirmative action, home ownership, and immigration.
A series of essays provides positive and negative views of abortion, including the issue of open adoption, whose rights are the most important when adoption occurs, and whether interracial, internatio
Provides a collection of essays that offer varying viewpoints on the subject of oil, covering such topics as how to reduce the price of oil, the effect of oil in international relations, and the energ
Presents opposing arguments on the decline in sexual ethics, society's sexual norms, how sex education should be conducted, and which sexual behaviors should be unacceptable.
Essays cover a variety of viewpoints on the subject of poverty, including such issues as the long term effects of poverty, the access of the poor to health care, and the distribution of income in the
Essays discuss opposing viewpoints on the role of the Mafia, covering such issues as whether the mob is thriving or in decline, the success of surveillance technology, and the rise of white-collar cri
A collection of essays presents diverse viewpoints on genetic engineering, examining its claims to improve food, farming, and the treatment of disease in humans, and analyzing how governments should r
Presents a collection of essays exploring varying viewpoints on America's future, discussing whether its lifestyle is sustainable, the potential for improvement, energy policy, and the role of technol
Provides essays that cover varying opinions on the rain forests, discussing the impact of logging, oil production, and agricultural practices on forest preservation and the role of business and govern
Discusses the use of steroids in sports, including its extent in the field, its impact upon the legitimacy of athletic competitions, and ways to manage steroid use among athletes.
Discusses some of the atrocities that occurred during the Vietnam War, and presents arguments for why they were committed, why they were covered up, and the positive and negative reactions by the Amer
Provides a collection of essays that offer varying viewpoints regarding belief systems and the meaning of life, covering such topics as faith, ecofeminism, and secular humanism.
Presents a collection of essays that cover varying opinions on the topic of the Internet, covering such topics as Internet gambling, Internet piracy, Internet pornography, and Internet privacy laws.
Describes many different types of reactions, including acid-base reactions, oxidation, and photosynthesis; presents some potential uses for chemical reactions; and gives an overview of the building bl
Presents a collection of speeches, court cases, personal reflections, newspaper accounts, and essays that cover the history of the debate over the death penalty in the United States.
Presents research on the practices of shamans of different countries, including fasting, drumming, eating plant toxins, and performing exhaustive activites to induce a trance.
Recounts the history and effects of the bubonic plague, describes how the disease spread, and offers information about treatment and prevention in the modern world.
Essays document the life and work of the English dramatist, covering such topics as Shakespeare's authorship, his legacy, and how Shakespeare's plays influence poets, novelists, dramatists, and popula
Presents a collection of essays exploring varying viewpoints on the war on drugs, covering such topics as the link between drugs and terrorism, drug education programs, and the legalization of marijua
