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
Presents a collection of essays with different viewpoints on the topic of coal, with discussions on whether coal mining is safe, whether coal use is justified or should be banned, and whether money sh
Presents in graphic novel format an adaptation of Wilde's story of a celebrated and feared English ghost who is outraged when the new American owners of his haunting place refuse to take him seriously
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.
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
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
Presents essays that examine war in "The Red Badge of Courage," discussing such topics as the myth of selflessness in battle, whether war is an innate part of human nature, and the impact of industria
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
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
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
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
Essays offer opposing opinions on whether predictions of the end of the world should be taken seriously, on religiously based ideas of the end of the world, and on the ways humans might bring about or
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 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
Essays cover a variety of viewpoints on school shootings in the United States, covering such issues as gun laws, the influence of video games, school protection of bullies, and the need to instruct bo
Presents a selection of primary and secondary source articles featuring diverse interpretations and various theories on the fate of the luxury liner Titanic.
A discussion of issues and theories surrounding mass extinctions addresses the accuracy of extinction rates, whether growing consumption will bring about the end of the human race, and stories of spec
"Education: Global Viewpoints examines current, often controversial, topics of worldwide interest and importance from a variety of international perspectives"--
"Genocide: Global Viewpoints examines current, often controversial, topics of worldwide interest and importance from a variety of international perspectives"--
Collects essays examining the issue of domestic violence, including its underlying causes, gender roles, consequences, and the efforts to fix the problem.
Presents differing viewpoints on the topic of sex preselection for children, addressing its ethical issues, the potential for gender discrimination, and a woman's right to choose.
Discusses issues surrounding polygamy, including whether it is detrimental to women's rights, whether it is detrimental to society, and whether it can be considered an alternative lifestyle.
Presents a collection of essays which discuss concerns of impoverished teenagers as presented in the novel, including such topics as peer pressure, alienation, violence, depression, and gangs.
Presents opposing arguments on aspects of domestic violence, including the seriousness of the problem, its causes, policies to address it, and laws that can reduce its prevalence.
Presents a collection of essays looking at the issue of cyberbullying, including its ramifications, the parents' role, and whether or not laws against it threaten free speech.
The At Issue series includes a wide range of opinion on a single controversial subject. Each volume includes primary and secondary sources from a variety of perspectives -- eyewitnesses, scientific jo
