"Renewable Energy: 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
Presents a collection of essays that examine different points of view about the situation of Native Americans, covering such topics as the impact of discrimination, disputes over artifacts and resourc
"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 and publications"-
Collects essays about health care issues in such countries as the United States, China, India, and France, including its access, cost, quality, and challenges.
Discusses twenty-first century feminism issues, exploring how women's rights have been affected by women in politics and other political movements, the role of religion in feminism, and how reproducti
Discusses issues surrounding poverty including its impact in specific countries, the causes of poverty, and the ways people are working to eradicate it.
Presents opposing views on poverty, addressing whether it is a serious problem in America, its causes, how poverty levels can be reduced in the U.S., and how to approach taking action on global povert
Provides essays that cover varying opinions on policing the Internet, discussing government regulation, cyberterrorism, identity theft, and pornography.
Discusses the issues surrounding implementation of a smart grid, including security concerns, the impact on energy production and distribution, and the social acceptance of a smart grid.
Offers differing viewpoints on the future and funding of NASA's space program, its benefits and liabilities, and the role the organization should play in diplomatic and scientific affairs.
"Democracy: 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 and pub
"Assisted Suicide: 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
Discusses the issues surrounding fresh water resources, including pollution, water as commodity vs. water as human right, and desalination as a solution to fresh water shortages.
Offers opposing perspectives on the usefulness of the U.S. census; how accurately it represents the country's population, specifically regarding counts of college students, minorities, and same-sex co
Collects essays discussing colonialism in Joseph Conrad's Heart of Darkness, topics discussed include Conrad's views on colonialism, the book's ultimate message about colonialism, and how colonialism
"Health Care: 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 and p
A collection of essays about interventions, including the prevalence of substance abuse, the best way to handle substance abuse, and if interventions should be served for public consumption.
A discussion of differing viewpoints on cyberpredators addresses the dangers of sexual exploitation, the risks of using social networking sites, the value of education in keeping kids safe, and the mo
A collection of essays examines the nation of Libya, its human rights record, the tyrannical reign of Muammar Qaddafi, and what the international community should do about the insurgency.
"Global Viewpoints: The Arab-Israeli Conflict: Regional Issues and the Arab-Israeli Conflict; Israel and the Gaza Strip; Israel and the West Bank; International Involvement in the Arab-Israeli Conflic
Presents various viewpoints on homelessness, addressing whether it is a serious problem, what causes it, whether and which housing policies will benefit the homeless, and which policies will reduce ho
The Current Controversies series examines today's most important social and political issues; each volume presents a diverse selection of primary and secondary sources representing all sides of the de
Presents differing viewpoints on the issues surrounding homework in schools including academic pressure, achievement culture, and school life vs. family life.
Presents opposing viewpoints on contemporary issues faced by the music industry, including copyright issues, how it can respond to the changing market, the role of record labels, and the effects of ch
Presents different viewpoints on the effects of the media on politics, discussing the types and extent of media bias, how the Internet has influenced political campaigns and increased accountability i
Explores such aspects of the gays in the military debate as whether they should be allowed to serve openly, the effects of repealing Don't Ask Don't Tell, and what the impact of their serving openly w
Explores the issue of executive compensation from various angles, addressing salary caps, whether it should be tied to company profitability, and government regulation.
The Current Controversies series examines today's most important social and political issues; each volume presents a diverse selection of primary and secondary sources representing all sides of the de
Analyzes Carson's signature work through an environmental lens, addressing its claims about pesticides, the nature of its critiques, and the lasting influence of the book's themes within the context o
Presents articles discussing issues regarding varying opinions on the topic of space exploration, including whether the U.S. government should cut NASA funding and the benefits of space exploration.
Presents several viewpoints on the relationship between human beings and water including environmental concerns for the ocean, water scarcity, access to clean water, and hydropower.
Presents viewpoints on family violence from around the globe on such aspects as intimate partner abuse, dowry violence and bride burning, and violence toward children and elders.
