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.
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.
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
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
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 examining charter schools, including their strengths and weaknesses, pros and cons, and what can be done to improve them.
Essays answer questions regarding the definition, different forms, causes, and possible solutions of family violence involving couples, siblings, gays and lesbians, and the elderly.
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.
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.
Presents articles both supporting and opposing issues related to atheism, including the ethics of atheism, the separation of church and state, and the future of atheism.
Essays discuss the story of Medea's betrayal and bloody revenge as well as the historical background of the play and its themes, characteres, and modern interpretations.
Presents differing opinions on the challenges facing teenagers in the United States, addressing such topics as sex and pregnancy, crime, substance abuse, health and nutrition, and aggression.
Discusses the pros and cons of whistle blowing as it relates to the motivations of whistleblowers, national security, and the kinds of punishment and backlash whistleblowers receive.
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.
Describes the different types of malnutrition and their causes, symptoms, and treatments and debates the effectiveness of various solutions to the systemic issues that lead to this condition.
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
Collects primary sources to provide an overview of colonial America's religious life, dark side, and laws and rules of conduct, and places each source in its historical context.
Presents contrasting perspectives on the religious and secular basis for ethical values, issues surrounding the beginning and end of life, whether religious exceptions should be allowed, and the appro
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.
Provides essays that cover varying opinions on poverty, discussing its impact on workers, children, and rural areas; the effects of government action, economic inequality, and the minimum wage; and re
"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 essays that examine sex role and other related issues in "The Sun Also Rises," discussing such topics as sexual and cultural codes, male conservatism, and the death of feminism.
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.
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
"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 issue of racism in The autobiogpraphy of Malcolm X and presents articles both supporting and opposing the issues, including contemporary perspectives on racism and the effects of the boo
Provides viewpoints both supporting and opposing issues related to gateway drugs, including the harmful effects of gateway drugs, and on the legal status of gateway drugs like alcohol, tobacco, and ma
Looks at the radical changes in the social and political life of Afghanistan, including coverage of the Taliban, the condition of women, and efforts to reconstruct the political and economic infrastru
Looks at important writings and moments in American history during the build-up to the Civil War and the war itself, the era of reconstruction, and the Indian Wars that followed.
Discusses the impact and importance of Twitter, including how it is transforming social relationships, whether it can be used for political change, and whether it should be used for news and reporting
"Biodiversity: 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 to a
"Medicare: 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 to all s
