A collection of essays featuring varying opinions on the topic of human waste, including the safety of biofuels and the necessity and impact of diapers.
Essays debate whether Islamic and western values are in conflict, the status of women, whether the religion promotes violence, and its future around the world.
Discusses how Elie Wiesel's "Night" incorporates the topic of genocide, and gives a short background on both the author and instances of genocide occurring today.
Collects essays with opposing viewpoints on juvenile prosecution and whether or not juvenile offenders should be charged and sentenced with the same severity as adults.
Explores family dysfunction in Faulkner's "As I Lay Dying," covering such topics as religious suppression, feminine rebellion, and children's reactions to death, and presents contemporary perspectives
Presents opinions on the effects of advertising on teen behavior by focusing on online advertising and marketing for such items as cigarettes, alcohol, and fast food.
"Alternative Therapies: Is the Growing Use of Complementary and Alternative Therapies Beneficial?; Are the Major Alternatives to Conventional Medicine Safe and Effective?; Should the Government Restri
Presents articles discussing the different issues surrounding institutional and foster care for children, including why it may be necessary, reaching adulthood, group homes, interracial adoption, and
Presents articles both supporting and opposing issues relating to the social and economic status of Latin American nations, focusing on their relationships with the United States.
Presents articles both supporting and opposing issues related to tax breaks affecting the economy, including issues regarding estate taxes, energy conservation tax incentives, and corporate taxes.
Debates the pros and cons of affirmative action policy in this country, examining its history, its effects, and current problems, including the question of reverse discrimination.
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, reports, and articles covering racial segregation by such figures as Martin Luther King, Jr., George C. Wallace, and John F. Kennedy.
Introduces varying perspectives on issues concerning genetic engineering, including whether it should be permitted, its risks and benefits, the environmental impacts, and how it can be regulated.
Features differing viewpoints on free trade including how it affects the U.S. economy, how it affects developing countries, and how it affects human rights and labor regulations.
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.
Explores the issue of race in Ellison's signature work, covering such topics as individuality, sexual taboo, and African American radicalism, and presents contemporary perspectives on the subject.
Provides essays that offer different opinions about whether or not college athletes should be allowed to receive financial compensation and other benefits, including endorsement deals and scholarships
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.
‧By illuminating the complexities and interrelations of the global community, this excellent resource helps students and other researchers enhance their global awareness. ‧Each volume focuses on a con
Presents a collection of essays that examine different points of view about multiracial issues, covering such topics as race and politics, affirmative action, interracial marriage, and biracial famili
Presents differing viewpoints on the causes of inflation; the impact inflation has on economies; and whether stagflation, deflation, and hyperinflation are serious threats to the economic stability of
Collects articles arguing opposing viewpoints regarding the Arab Spring, including its causes, its social and political effects, and how the United States should respond to the protest movement.
Examines racial aspects of Shakespeare's play, including Othello's color and his marriage to Desdemona, and also explores how Shakespeare's times influenced his writing as well as modern perspectives
Explores capital punishment in the context of morality, justice, public opinion and international relations. Is Europe hypocritical in abolishing the death penalty and not abortion? Is Iran justified
Presents extracts and analysis of four court decisions dealing with marriage, covering such issues as the polygamy, the right to marital privacy, interracial marriage, and same-sex marriage.
Presents articles both supporting and opposing issues relating to disaster response, including the challenges involved, the role of the government, and how U.S. disaster response can be improved.
Presents essays that examine women's issues in "The Joy Luck Club," discussing such topics as gender and ethnic identity, female empowerment, cultural conflict, and stereotypes about immigrant women.
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
Explores the beliefs and activities of the Ku Klux Klan, the American Nazi Party, and such late twentieth-century white supremacist extremist groups as the Christian Identity movement.
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
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
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
Essays explore social and political issues in contemporary Pakistan, examining the state of religious extremism, the security of the country's nuclear arsenal, and the global security threat posed by
Explores controversies surrounding media ethics, looking at the standards to which journalists are held, the relationship between telling the truth and ethical concerns, and the influence of new techn
Presents articles both supporting and opposing issues relating to health care for United States veterans, including if wounded veterans receive adequate care and if veterans suffering from post-trauma
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
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
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
The Global Viewpoints series provides students and other readers with the information they need to explore global connections and think critically about the worldwide implications of global issues. Ea
