"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
Provides essays with varying opinions on issues surrounding the sale of organs and human tissue, discussing such topics as forced donations, organ trafficking, whether the sale of organs benefits the
"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
Presents essays that examine the topic of war in "Catch-22," discussing such topics as the influence of World War II, the Vietnam War, and the insanity of American life.
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.
Discusses the seriousness of the problem in the United States, measures that can be taken to reduce child abuse, and the effectiveness and legality of laws regarding child abusers.
This series provides readers with the information they need to think critically about the worldwide implications of global issues; each volume focuses on a controversial topic of worldwide importance
Discusses the differing viewpoints on homosexuality, including the genetic basis, same-sex marriage, and whether or not same-sex couples should be allowed to adopt children.
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
Presents a collection of essays exploring varying viewpoints on human reproductive technology, covering such topics as its effect on society, the ethical issues it raises, and whether or not it should
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.
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
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 that examine women's issues in "The Scarlet Letter," discussing such topics as feminism in the nineteenth century, forced marriage, and the subservience of women.
Essays cover a variety of issues surrounding prostitution in the United States, including legalization, violence against prostitutes, and the use of humiliation tactics to fight prostitution.
