"Judicial Activism: Is Judicial Activism Harmful?; How Has Judicial Activism Affected Particular Issues?; What Is the Relationship Between Public Opinion and Judicial Activism?; Is Judicial Activism a
Presents essays that examine bioethics in "Brave New World," discussing such topics as the misuse of science, gentic engineering, consumerism, cloning, stem cell research, and personal liberty.
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.
Collects essays debating the theme of justice in Miller's "The Crucible," with topics ranging from parallels with McCarthyism and governmental hysteria following the September 11th terrorist attacks.
Presents essays that examine civil rights in "Native Son," including the cost of oppression, the search for black identity, and how racism has evolved in society today.
Presents essays on depression in "The Catcher in the Rye," discussing such topics as Salinger's own depression, phoniness, the lack of a father figure, and sexual conflict.
Collects essays with varying points of view regarding teen addictions, examining topics including contributing genetic factors, the effects of marketing, student drug testing, and traditional anti-dru
Discusses some of the strategic battles of the Korean Conflict, including the Battle of Osan, the amphibious assault at Inchon, and the Battle of Pork Chop Hill.
Looks at important writings and moments in early American history, from Benjamin Franklin flying a kite during a thunderstorm to the peace treaty ending the Revolutionary War.
Presents essays analyzing the theme of sexuality in "A Midsummer Night's Dream," exploring gender power relations, taboo sexuality, and the evolution of play productions, while including information o
Discusses multiple points of view on animal experimentation, including its relation to medical progress, whether or not it is ethical, and how new technologies might eliminate the practice.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
"Book Banning: Censorship Cannot Be Allowed in America; Banned Books Week Demonizes Concerned Parents and Silences Discourse; Parental Concerns About Book Content Should Not Be Dismissed; Book Challen
Opposing Viewpoints: Offshore Drilling—Explores whether or not offshore drilling is good for the United States, the consequences of offshore drilling, possible offshore drilling policy changes, and en
Explores the main purposes of imprisonment around the world, including punishment, deterrence, rehabilitation, and public safety. Looks at the role of sentencing: Do life sentences violate human right
Presents a collection of essays focusing on the fashion industry, including how fashion affects society, if the industry is properly regulated, and the future of the fashion industry.
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 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.
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
Collects essays with varying points of view regarding the issue of legalized gambling, examining topics including casino gaming, Internet gambling, state-run lotteries, and the Indian Gaming Regulator
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 varying viewpoints about virtual reality with dicsussion about if simulation is better than reality, the impact on human behavior, and if virtual reality will lead to society's demise.
"Opposing Viewpoints: High School Alternative Programs: Opposing Viewpoints is the leading source for libraries and classrooms in need of current-issue materials. The viewpoints are selected from a wi
Presents essays that examine race in the poetry of Langston Hughes, discussing such topics as Christianity, radicalism, the blues, and lynching, while including contemporary perspectives on race in th
Presents articles that weigh the issues regarding child pornography, including the effectiveness of law enforcement regarding child pornography, the right to free speech, and how it affects the childr
Presents differing viewpoints on such aspects of medical techonology as whether it provides better patient outcomes, how it impacts health care costs, and the government's role in its development.
"Opposing Viewpoints: Congressional Ethics: 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
Presents opinions on foreign aid, looking at such issues as its benefits to national security, its effectiveness in Africa, whether it ultimately supports corrupt regimes, and whether developing natio
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.
"Identity Theft: Identity Theft Is a Growing Danger; Identity Theft Has Been Exaggerated; Medical Identity Theft Is a Major Threat; Medical Identity Theft Endangers Insurers and Insured; Avatars Might
The Current Controversies series examines today's most important social and political issues. Each volume presents a diverse selection of primary sources representing all sides of the debate in quest
The Current Controversies series examines today's most important social and political issues. Each volume presents a diverse selection of primary sources representing all sides of the debate in quest
Provides essays with varying opinions on the local food movement, discusses the government regulations that favor agribusiness over the small farm, the environmental aspects of shipping, and the econo
Provides essays regarding the issues surrounding universal health care in the United States, including if health care is a moral issue and universal health care's effectiveness in other nations.
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
Discusses Shakespeare's Macbeth in light of power structures, with topics ranging from the central character as a victim to similarities between the play and a 2001 massacre in Nepal.
