Current Controversies Series
Books in this anthology series published by Greenhaven Press cover today's most current national and international issues and contain the most important opinions of the past and present. The purpose of the series is to introduce the reader to all sides of contemporary controversies in an objective and comprehensive way.
Each individual anthology is composed of a wide spectrum of primary sources written by many of the foremost authorities in their respective fields; the authors representing the leading conservative, liberal, and centrist views. This unique approach provides students with a concise view of divergent opinions on each topic. Extensive book and periodical article bibliographies and a list of organizations to contact are also included in each volume.
Following is an annotated list of titles in this series that have been ordered by the MSU Libraries. To double check locations, call numbers, and availability, see MAGIC, our online catalog.
Many of the articles appearing in this series are also available electronically via the Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center. Access to the electronic articles is limited to MSU faculty and students.
Note: Contemporary controversies have also been added to this list.
Abortion Controversy
Lynette Knapp, ed. San Diego, CA : Greenhaven Press, 2001. 2nd edition, 176pp.
Main Library Stacks HQ767 .A173 2001
Abortion remains one of the divisive issues in America, with inflammatory rhetoric from both pro-choice and pro-life groups. Chapters in this update of Greenhaven's 1995 anthology include: Is Abortion Immoral? Should Abortion Rights Be Protected or Restricted? Should Women Have Greater Access to Abortion? Should Protesters Target Abortion Clinics and Providers?
1995 edition : Main Library Stacks HQ767 .A173 1995
Afghanistan
Jann Einfield, ed. Farmington Hills, MI : Greenhaven Press, 2005. 188pp.
Main Library Stacks DS371.4 .A36 2005
Despite the infusion of millions of dollars of international aid since America's intervention in 2001, Afghanistan is still plagued by drugs, corruption, and terror. In this anthology, scholars, officials, politicians, and warlords debate the progress and prospects of the war-weary Afghan people as they strive to rebuild their country and reshape their destiny.
Alcoholism
James D. Torr, ed. San Diego, CA : Greenhaven Press, 2000. 208pp.
Main Library Stacks HV5292 .A3855 2000
Millions of Americans have drinking problems. Alcoholism causes
serious health problems for the alcoholic, and the emotional
problems it creates can tear families apart. This anthology explores
the causes and treatments of alcoholism in the following chapters: Is
Alcoholism a Disease? Is Alcoholics Anonymous the Most Effective
Treatment for Alcoholism? Do Alcohol Advertisments Encourage
Alcohol Abuse? How Should Alcoholism Be Treated?
Alternative Energy Sources
Darrin Gunkel, ed. Farmington Hills, MI : Greenhaven Press ; Thomson Gale, 2006. 204pp.
Main Library Stacks TJ808 .A48 2006
America's Battle Against Terrorism
Andrea C. Nakaya, ed. Farmington Hills, MI : Greenhaven Press, 2005. 208pp.
Main Library Stacks HV6432 .A5254 2005
The war against terrorism has been at the forefront of U. S. foreign policy. Many people believe the United States should be more aggressive in combating terror. Others characterize the goal of eliminating terror as an impossibility. This volume explores the effectiveness of the tactics the United States uses against terrorists, the effect battling terrorism has on civil liberties in America, the impact of the war in Iraq, and whether the United States is prepared for another terrorist attack.
Assisted Suicide
Karen F. Balkin,ed. San Diego, CA : Greenhaven Press, 2005. 2nd edition, 208pp.
Main Library Stacks R726 .A852 2005
Contributors explore the social, medical, and ethical dilemma of assisted suicide in this revised edition that includes international as well as domestic viewpoints. The federal government's continued challenges to Oregon's Death with Dignity Act, the disabled community's response to assisted suicide, and the "slippery slope" argument are all examined.
1998 edition : Main Library Stacks R726 .A85 1998
Biodiversity
William Dudley, ed. San Diego, CA : Greenhaven Press, 2002. 224pp.
Main Library Stacks QH541.15.B56 B565 2002
Many scientists believe we are entering an age of mass extinction of species that may have serious ecological and social ramifications. Chapters examine several facets concerning the world's biological diversity including: Is Declining Biodiversity a Serious Ecological Problem? What Are the Leading Threats to Biodiversity? Are Commercial Farming Practices Harming Agricultural Biodiversity? How Can the World's Biological Diversity Best Be Preserved?
Capital Punishment
Mary E. Williams, ed. San Diego, CA : Greenhaven Press, 2005. 2nd edition, 174pp.
Main Library Stacks HV8694 .C284 2005
Antonin Scalia, Scott Turrow, and James S. Liebman are among the authors included in this recently updated volume examining the ethics and administration of the death penalty. Chapters include: Is Capital Punishment an Effective Deterrent to Crime? Should Capital Punishment Be Reformed?
2000 edition : Main Library Stacks HV8699.U5 C2923 2000
Censorship
Julia Bauder, ed. Farmington Hills, MI : Thomson/Gale, Greenhaven Press, 2007. 275pp.
On order 06/05/07
Censorship
Laura K. Egendorf, ed. San Diego, CA : Greenhaven Press, 2001. 176pp.
Main Library Stacks Z657 .C39 2001
Censorship is a hot-button issue in American society. Contributors
debate whether all speech is permissible or if restrictions are
sometimes needed. Chapters include: Should Pornography Be
Censored? Should Any Speech Be Censored? Does Censorship
Occur in the Educational System? Should Art and Popular Culture Be Regulated?
Child Abuse
Lucinda Almond, ed. Farmington Hills, MI : Greenhaven Press; Thomson Gale, 2006. 193pp.
Main Library Stacks HV6626.5 .C4715 2006
Civil Liberties
James D. Torr, ed. San Diego, CA : Greenhaven Press, 2003. 204pp.
Main Library Stacks JC599.U5 C546 2003
In additional to traditional civil liberties debates over freedom of speech and the separation of church and state, the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on the United States have prompted Americans to examining whether threats to national security justify limitations on civil liberties such as individual privacy and freedom of travel. These issues are debated in the following chapters: Should Limits Be Placed on Freedom of Expression? Should Church and State Be Separate? Is the Right to Privacy Threatened? Does the Threat of Terrorism Justify Limitations on Civil Liberties?
Civil Rights
Karen Balkin, book ed. San Diego : Greenhaven Press, c2004. 187pp.
Main Library Stacks JC599.U5 C5618 2004
Racial profiling violates African Americans' and Hispanics' civil rights -- Hate crimes against Arab Americans are a serious problem -- Racial discrimination in mortgage lending is a serious problem -- Prohibiting same-sex marriage violates gays' and lesbians' civil rights -- The problem of racial profiling is exaggerated -- The incidence of hate crimes directed against Arab Americans is exaggerated -- Racial discrimination is uncommon in mortgage lending -- Prohibiting same-sex marriage is not a violation of civil rights -- Current civil rights laws do not adequately protect gays and lesbians -- Housing discrimination persists despite fair housing laws -- Reparations for African American slavery are necessary for the advancement of civil rights -- Disabled workers need better protection from employment discrimination -- Additional civil rights protection for gays and lesbians would be harmful -- Increasing the penalties for housing discrimination will harm society -- The fight for African American slavery reparations impedes the advancement of civil rights -- Affirmative action : an overview -- Affirmative action reduces discrimination -- Affirmative actions encourages educational diversity -- Affirmative action is necessary to build the black middle class -- Affirmative action helps make American business more competitive -- Affirmative action is no longer necessary -- Encourage educational diversity is not a legitimate justification for affirmative action -- Affirmative action is not necessary to help build the black middle class -- Affirmative action ignores individual merit -- Antiterrorist policies jeopardize immigrants' civil rights -- Using military tribunals to try suspected terrorists is not justified -- Antiterrorist efforts unfairly target Arab Americans -- Antiterrorist policies do not jeopardize immigrants' civil rights -- Using military tribunals to try suspected terrorists is justified -- Antiterrorism efforts targeting Arab Americans are justified
Computers and Society
Paul A. Winters, ed. San Diego, CA : Greenhaven Press, 1997. 173pp.
Main Library Stacks QA76.9.C66 C653 1997
Contributors to this thought-provoking anthology explore computers’
impact on society in the following chapters: How Will Computers
Transform Society? How Will Computer Technology Affect the Right
to Privacy? Should Computer Content Be Censored? Should
Universal Access to Computer Technology Be Guaranteed? Will
Computers Transform Education?
Conserving the Environment
John Woodward and Jennifer Scancke, ed. Farmington Hills, MI : Gale/Thomson/Greenhaven Press, 2006. 248pp.
Main Library Stacks GE300 .C633 2006
Chapters include: Is There an Environmental Crisis? Should
Biodiversity Be Preserved? How Can Pollution Be Reduced? Can
Free-Market Approaches Protect the Environment?
1999 edition : Main Library Stacks GE300 .C63 1999
Controversies in food and nutrition
Myrna Chandler Goldstein and Mark A. Goldstein, eds. Westport, Conn. : Greenwood Press, c2002. 260pp.
Main Library Stacks TX355.5 .G65 2002
Contents : Food additives -- Food irradiation -- Vegetarian/vegan diets -- Animal growth hormones -- Imported food -- Life-enhancing/life-threatening foods -- Food labeling -- Hidden ingredients in food -- Large doses of vitamins -- Fast foods -- Antioxidants -- Organic foods -- High-protein diets -- Popular diets -- Genetically modified foods.
Controversies in the Practice of Medicine
Myrna Chandler Goldstein and Mark A. Goldstein, eds. Westport, Conn. : Greenwood Press, 2001. 349pp.
Main Library Stacks RA418 .G56 2001
Contents: Beginning of life issues -- National health insurance -- Medical marijuana -- Healing prayers -- Mind-body connection -- Human cloning, genetic engineering -- Physicians' responses to managed care -- Condom distribution in schools -- Organ donation -- Midlevel providers -- Alternative/complementary medicine -- Childhood vaccinations -- Animal testing and experimentation -- Infertility -- End of life issues.
Controversies of the Music Industry
Richard D. Barnet and Larry L. Burriss. Westport, Conn. : Greenwood, 2001. 270pp.
Fine Arts Library Music Collection ML3918.P67 B37 2001
Controversies of the Sports World
Douglas T. Putnam. Westport, Conn. : Greenwood Press, 1999. 253pp.
Main Library Stacks GV706.5 .P88 1999
Crime
Paul A. Winters, ed. San Diego, CA : Greenhaven Press, 1998. 144pp.
Main Library Stacks HV6789 .C6813 1998
Since the 1980s, crime has remained a major concern of
Americans, according to national opinion polls. Yet measures
intended to prevent crime provoke intense debate. Chapters include:
What Causes Crime? Is Crime Increasing? What Measures Can
Prevent Crime? Is Juvenile Crime a Serious Problem?
Developing Nations
James D. Torr & Berna Miller, eds. San Diego, CA : Greenhaven Press, 2004. 144pp.
Main Library Stacks HC59.7 .D427 2003
Most of the nations of the world lack the economic infrastructure and strong, stable governments found in the United States and other industrialized nations. The critical issues facing developing nations are explored in the following chapters: What Are the Problems Facing Developing Nations? How Does Globalization Affect Developing Nations? What Role Should Industrialized Nations Play in the Developing World? What Are the Prospects for Democracy in Developing Nations?
The Disabled
Brenda Stalcup,ed. San Diego, CA : Greenhaven Press, 1997. 189pp.
Main Library Stacks HV1553 .D549 1997
Most people with disabilities wish to fully participate in society, but
such participation often requires special accommodations that can
be prohibitively costly to employers and taxpayers. This anthology
includes the following chapters: Is the Americans with Disabilities
Act (ADA) Effective? How Should Society Help the Disabled? Should
Disabled Children Be Mainstreamed? What Medical Responses to
Disability Are Acceptable?
Drug Abuse
San Diego, CA : Greenhaven Press, 2002. 174pp.
Main Library Stacks HV5801 .D5776 2002
From what contributes to drug abuse to whether or not drug policies should be liberalized, this anthology covers the major debates surrounding drug abuse in the United States. Chapters include: What Factors Contribute to Drug Abuse? Is Drug Abuse a Growing Problem? Are Drug Treatment and Prevention Programs Effective? Should Drug Policies Be Liberalized?
Drug Legalization
Karen F. Balkin, ed. Farmington Hills, MI : Greenhaven Press, 2005. 208pp.
Main Library Stacks HV5825 .D77663 2005
Contributors explore the political, social, and medical dilemma of liberalization and legalization of recreational drugs such as marijuana. Domestic and international prohibition, the war on drugs, and mandatory sentencing are all examined.
2000 edition : Main Library Stacks HV5825 .D77665 2000
Drug Trafficking
Auriana Ojeda, ed. San Diego, CA : Greenhaven Press, 2002. 188pp.
Main Library Stacks HV5825 .D77688 2002
This anthology, with its historical perspective and stunning facts, grabs the reader. . . . Readers will be startled by the facts as they learn about the money angle, with vast proceeds being weighed rather than counted.
1991 edition : Main Library Stacks HV5825 .D7769 1991
Elderly
Tamara Thompson, ed. Farmington Hills, Mich. : Greenhaven Press, 2006. 242pp.
Main Library Stacks HQ1064.U5 E3965 2006
Espionage and Intelligence Gathering
Louise I. Gerdes, ed. San Diego, CA : Greenhaven Press, 2004. 192pp.
Main Library Stacks JK468.I6 E73 2004
Since the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, the United States has reevaluated its intelligence-gathering agencies and implemented new national security measures. Authors is this anthology examine the methods of intelligence gathering and their effectiveness, debate the threat to civil liberties, and explore the future of espionage and intelligence gathering.
Ethics
Brenda Stalcup, ed. San Diego, CA : Greenhaven Press, 2000. 160pp.
Main Library Stacks BJ1012 .E8865 2000
This book offers diverse opinions on what motivates people to behave
ethically and what can be done to promote ethical behavior, and
examines ethics within the context of medicine and business.
Chapters include: What Motivates People to Behave Ethically? Is
There a Lack of Professional Ethics in America? What Measures
Would Promote Ethical Behavior? Are Modern Business Practices Ethical?
Europe
Michael Biskup, ed. San Diego, CA : Greenhaven Press, 1992. 288pp.
Main Library Stacks D2009 .E8663 1992
Includes articles debating topics related to the current political and economic situation in
Europe, Contents: How will European unification affect the world? -- How is German unification affecting the world? -- Would Western policies benefit Eastern Europe? -- What measures would strengthen Eastern European economies? -- What role will International Organizations play in Europe's future?
Family Violence
J. D. Lloyd, ed. San Diego, CA : Greenhaven Press, 2001. 144pp.
Main Library Stacks HV6626.2 .F348 2001
Violence between family members, whether it be in the form of
spousal, child, or elder abuse, is an enduring social problem that afflicts millions of American households. Chapters in this revision of Greenhaven's 1996 anthology include: Who Are the Victims of Family Violence? Is the Prevalence of Family Violence Exaggerated? What Are the Causes of Family Violence? How Can Family Violence Be Reduced?
1996 edition : Main Library Stacks HQ809.3.U5 F335 1996
Free Speech
John Boaz, ed. Farmington Hills, MI : Greenhaven Press, 2006. 221pp.
Gast Business Library KF4772.Z9 F735 2006
As the world faces the seemingly constant threat of terrorism, unprecedented corporate expansion, and the flourishing of new technologies, the nature and boundaries of free speech face new and mounting crises. This volume explores the challenges facing free speech post September 11, 2001, including the Patriot Act, commercial free speech, and consolidation of the media.
1994 edition : Main Library Stacks JC591 .F77 1994
2000 edition : Business Library KF4772.Z9 F737 2000
Gambling
Charles P. Cozic, Paul A. Winters, eds. San Diego, CA : Greenhaven Press, 1995. 208pp.
Main Library Stacks HV6710 .G314 1995
As gambling is increasingly eyed as a source of revenue for cities,
states, Indian reservations, and the entertainment industry, it is
growing in popularity as a national pastime. The authors in this
anthology examine the economic, social, legal, and ethical issues.
Garbage and Waste
Charles P. Cozic,ed. San Diego, CA : Greenhaven Press, 1997. 218pp.
Main Library Stacks TD793.25 .G37 1997
Americans discard almost a ton of garbage per person every year.
Business and industry also produce huge amounts of waste. The
environmental effects of the accu mulation of garbage and waste are
examined in the following chapters: How Severe Is the Garbage and
Waste Problem? Is Toxic Waste a Health Hazard? Is Recycling
Effective? Are Governmental Regulations Necessary for a Cleaners Environment?
Gay Rights
Tamara L. Roleff, ed. San Diego, CA : Greenhaven Press, 1997. 191pp.
Main Library Stacks HQ76.3.U5 G394 1997
Many aspects of homosexual behavior and life are currently
prohibited by law. Gay rights advocates argue that they are fighting
for equal treatment, while opponents claim that gays and lesbians
want special privileges. Chapters include: What Rights Should Gays
and Lesbians Have? Should Society Legally Sanction Homosexual
Families? Should Gays and Lesbians Be Allowed in the Military? Do
Gays and Lesbians Need Anti-Discrimination Laws?
Genetic Engineering
James D. Torr, ed. Farmington Hills, MI : Thomson/Gale Greenhaven Press, 2006. 262pp.
On order 04/13/06
From genetically modified foods to human cloning, aspects of genetic engineering (modifying genes of living things in the laboratory) stir up strong feelings and lively debate. This timely anthology presents overviews and pro and con viewpoints on such subjects as genetic engineering in agriculture, engineering of human genes, and regulation of genetic engineering.
Genetics and Intelligence
Tamara L. Roleff, ed. San Diego, CA : Greenhaven Press, c1996. 208pp.
Main Library Stacks BF431 .G39 1996
Contents: Historical debate: does genetics influence intelligence? -- Do IQ tests measure intelligence? -- Is genetics responsible for IQ differences between races? -- How should IQ research affect social policies?
Gun Control
Tamara L. Roleff, ed. San Diego, Calif. : Greenhaven Press, c1997. 185pp.
Main Library Stacks HV7436 .G868 1997
Presents articles on both sides of the gun control issue, discussing such topics as constitutionality, the effectiveness of guns as a means of self-defense, and reducing gun-related violence. Also included in the Opposing Viewpoints Series. Contents: Does private ownership of handguns pose a serious threat to society? -- Does the constitution protect private gun ownership? -- Is gun ownership an effective means of self-defense? -- What measures would reduce gun violence?
1992 edition : Main Library Stacks HV7436 .G863 1992
Guns and Violence
Laura K. Egendorf, ed. San Diego, CA : Greenhaven Press, 2005. 202pp.
Main Library Stacks HV7436 .G8777 2005
Gun-related violence is an issue that grips most American communities. The authors in this book debate whether gun violence is a serious problem, what measures can reduce violent incidents, the constitutionality of gun control, and whether guns are the best tool for self defense.
1999 edition : Main Library Stacks HV7436 .G8774 1999
Hate Crimes
Paul Connors, ed. Farmington Hills, MI : Greenhaven Press; Thomson Gale, 2006. 233pp.
On order 12/04/06
Hate crimes are those perpetrated against a particular individual or group solely because of their race, religion, or sexual orientation. As American society strives to become more tolerant and accepting of diversity, awareness of such crimes has increased - with some arguing that individuals who commit hate-based crimes receive harsher penalties that those who commit similarly violent offenses. Authors explore the issue in the following chapters: Are Hate Crimes A Serious Problem? Are Hate Crime Laws Necessary? Should Hate Speech Be Restricted? How Can Hate Groups Be Stopped?
1996 edition : Main Library Stacks HV6250.4.E75 H37 1996
2001 edition : Main Library Stacks HV6773.52 .H365 2001
Homeland Security
Andrea C. Nakaya, ed. Detroit : Greenhaven Press, 2005. 191pp.
Main Library Stacks HV6432.4 .H65 2005
As a result of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, the United States has made substantial and controversial changes to its homeland security system. The authors in this anthology offer differing perspectives on these measures, and on the state of homeland security in the United States.
Hunger
Scott Barbour, William Dudley, eds. San Diego, CA : Greenhaven Press, 1995. 224pp.
Main Library Stacks HD9000.5 .H814 1995
Despite the world’s technological progress, people continue to go hungry—especially in the nations of Africa and southern Asia. In this anthology, authors address this persistent tragedy in the following chapters: What Are the Causes of Hunger? Is Hunger a Serious Problem in the United States? Can Technological Advances Increase Food Production? How Can Hunger and Famine Be Reduced?
Illegal Drugs
Charles P. Cozic, ed. San Diego, CA : Greenhaven Press, 1998. 176pp.
Main Library Stacks HV5825 .I49 1998
Despite efforts to stanch the inflow of cocaine, marijuana, and other drugs, the problems associated with the illegal drug trade persist. Some commentators call for an intensi-fied “war on drugs” and a crackdown on traffickers and dealers, while others advocate legalization. Chapters include: Is There a Drug Abuse Crisis? Should Drug Testing Be Allowed? Are Anti-Drug Programs Effective? Should Illegal Drugs Be Legalized?
Illegal Immigration
Helen Cothran, ed. San Diego, CA : Greenhaven Press, 2001 154pp.
Main Library Stacks JV6483 .I5 2001
Is illegal immigration a serious problem? -- Does illegal immigration harm the United States? -- Does the United States treat illegal immigrants fairly? -- How should government respond to illegal immigration?
Immigration
Louise I. Gerdes, ed. Farmington Hills, MI : Greenhaven Press, 2005. 224pp.
Main Library Stacks JV6465 .I472 2005
The war on terrorism has renewed the debate over immigration, both legal and illegal. The authors in this anthology present differing views on the impact of immigration, the treatment of immigrants, and how legal and illegal immigration should be managed.
Information Highway
Charles P. Cozic, ed. San Diego, CA : Greenhaven Press, 1996. 208pp.
Main Library Stacks HE7572.U6 I537 1996
The merging of computer and communications technologies into an “electronic superhighway” is transforming the way society works and plays. This anthology contains the following chapters: What Is the Information Highway? How Should the Information Highway Be Developed? Will the Information Highway Benefit Society? Should Computer Content Be Regulated?
Interventionism
Paul A. Winters, ed. San Diego, CA : Greenhaven Press, 1995. 251pp.
Main Library Stacks JX4481 .I554 1995
Military actions are not the only way one country intervenes in the affairs of another. Trade, political sanctions, and humanitarian aid are all “interventions.” Chapters include: Is Humanitarian Intervention Effective? Should Interventions Be Used to Promote Peace and Democracy? What Role Should the United Nations Play in Interventions? When and Where Should the United States Intervene?
Iraq
William Dudley and Stacy L. Tipp, eds. San Diego, CA : Greenhaven Press, 1991. 256pp.
Main Library Stacks DS79.72 .I73 1991
An anthology of articles debating issues surrounding the Persian Gulf War, including its effects
on the United States and the Middle East, the justification of military action, the accuracy of the media coverage, and lessons learned from the war. Contents: Prelude to the Gulf War: is military action justified? -- Did the Persian Gulf War strengthen the U.S.? -- What are the military lessons of the Persian Gulf War? -- What were the consequences of the Persian Gulf War? -- How well did the news media cover the Persian Gulf War?
Marriage and Divorce
Tamara L. Roleff, Mary E. Williams, eds. San Diego, CA : Greenhaven Press, 1997. 190pp.
Main Library Stacks HQ536 .M324 1997
Contributors debate many aspects of the current state of marriage and the increasing divorce rate. Chapters in-clude: What Measures Would Strengthen Marriage? Is Divorce Harmful? How Should Society Address the Issues of Divorce and Child Custody? Should Gay Marriage Be Legalized?
Medical Ethics
Laura K. Egendorff, ed. Farmington Hills, MI : Greenhaven Press, 2005. 190pp.
Main Library Stacks R724 .M29273 2005
Doctors and other health care professionals have long grappled with the morality of certain controversial medical procedures. Chapters in this volume include a debate on the fairness of the health care system and examinations of the ethics of organ transplants, reproductive technologies, and genetic technologies.
2000 edition : Main Library Stacks R724 .M29273 2000
Mental Health
Jennifer A. Hurley, ed. San Diego, CA : Greenhaven Press, 1999. 192pp.
Main Library Stacks RC344 .M46 1999
Chapters include: How Serious is the Problem of Mental Illness? Are Drugs the Most Effective Way to Treat Mental Illness? What Non-Drug Therapies Effectively Treat Mental Illness? How Should the Legal System Respond to the Mentally Ill? How Should Society Deal with the Mentally Ill?
Middle East
Auriana Ojeda, ed. San Diego, CA : Greenhaven Press, 2003. 208pp.
Main Library Stacks DS44 .M49 2003
Authors in this anthology examine why the Middle East is a conflict area and how to facilitate peace in the region. Issues discussed include oil profits, sanctions against Iraq, and the Arab-Israeli dispute.
Minorities
Mary E. Williams, ed. San Diego, CA : Greenhaven Press, 1998. 208pp.
Main Library Stacks E184.A1 M5433 1998
The role and status of minorities in America continues to provoke fervent debate. In this anthology, authors discuss issues related to America’s minorities in the following chapters: Do Minorities Continue to Face Discrimination? Are Race Relations Improving? What Policies Benefit Minorities? How are Changing Racial Demographics Affecting America?
Nationalism and Ethnic Conflict
Charles P. Cozic, ed. San Diego, CA : Greenhaven Press, 1994. 288pp.
Main Library Stacks GN496 .N37 1994
Conflicts in the former Yugoslavia, the former Soviet republics, Northern Ireland, and other regions attest to the fact that nationalism and ethnic rivalries still play an important role in world politics. Chapter titles include: Is Nationalism Beneficial? Is Ethnic Violence Ever Justified? What are the Causes of Ethnic Conflicts? How Can Ethnic Conflict Be Prevented?
Native American Rights
Tamara L. Roleff, ed. San Diego, CA : Greenhaven Press, 1998. 208pp.
Main Library Stacks E93 .N288 1998
The nation's earliest inhabitants continue to experience disproportionate levels of poverty, alcoholism, and other problems while struggling to retain their tribal identities. Chapters include: Is Native American Culture Threatened? Is Indian Gaming Beneficial to Native Americans? How Should Tribal Resources Be Used? Should Indian Sovereignty Be Restricted?
Police Brutality
Louise I. Gerdes, ed. San Diego, CA : Greenhaven Press, 2004. 3rd edition, 206pp.
Main Library Stacks HV8141 .P564 2004
People continue to express concern about police brutality. Authors in this anthology examine the nature and scope of police brutality, possible causes, and potential reforms.
1991 edition : Main Library Stacks HV8141 .P564 1991
1999 edition : Main Library Stacks HV8141 .P564 1999
Politicians and Ethics
Charles P. Cozic, ed. San Diego, CA : Greenhaven Press, 1996. 206pp.
Main Library Stacks JK2249 .P66 1996
Elected officials and candidates for office find their personal lives and professional careers falling under increasingly intense scrutiny by a public that demands accountability from its representatives. This anthology examines the role of ethics in the political arena. Chapters include: Is Unethical Behavior in Politics a Serious Problem? Is the Legislator-Lobbyist Relationship Improper? Is Scrutiny of Politicans' Character and Conduct Warranted? Should Legal Measures Address Ethics in Politics?
Poverty and the Homeless
Mary E. Williams, ed. San Diego, CA : Greenhaven Press, 2004. 3rd edition, 186pp.
Main Library Stacks HV4505 .P68 2004
Poverty and homelessness are sadly evident in America's cities-and even in some of the nation's rural areas. Contributors examine the root causes of poverty and what should be done to help the poor and the homeless.
Prisons
James Haley, ed. San Diego, CA : Greenhaven Press, 2005. 192pp.
Main Library Stacks HV9471 .P7822 2005
Since the mid-1970s, the U.S. has turned to increased incarceration to fight crime -- more than 2 million Americans are now behind bars in state and federal prisons and jails. Whether increased incarceration has reduced crime, how prisoners are being treated, and the rise of prison labor are among the issues under discussion in this anthology.
2000 edition : Main Library Stacks HV9471 .P782 2000
Racism
Mary E. Williams, ed. San Diego, CA : Greenhaven Press, 2004. 188pp.
Main Library Stacks HT1521 .R3414 2004
Some analysts believe that racism is no longer a serious problem, while others insist that discrimination continues to oppress minorities and impede their social and economic progress. Chapters in this anthology include: How Prevalent Is Racism? How Can Racism Be Combated?
1998 edition : Main Library Stacks E185.615 .R2144 1998
Reproductive Technologies
Carol Wekesser, ed. San Diego, CA : Greenhaven Press, 1996. 192pp.
Main Library Stacks RG133.5 .R467 1996
Science has enabled many infertile couples to experience parenthood. But efforts to facilitate reproduction have raised
concerns about the ethics of controlling the creation of life. Chapters include: Are Reproductive Technologies Beneficial or
Harmful? Should Postmenopausal Women Become Pregnant? Is Surrogate Motherhood Beneficial or Harmful? Do Reproductive
Technologies Result in Unethical Treatment of Embryos? What Would Be the Effect of Regulating Reproductive Technologies?
Rights of Animals
Mary E. Williams, ed. San Diego, CA : Greenhaven Press, 2004. 191pp.
Main Library Stacks HV4711 .R54 2004
Authors in this anthology discuss whether animals should be accorded the same rights that humans are granted. Issues examined include laboratory experimentation and animals raised for human consumption.
1999 edition : Main Library Stacks HV4708 .R54 1999
Sexual Harassment
Louise Gerdes, ed. San Diego, CA : Greenhaven Press, 1999. 222pp.
Main Library Stacks HQ1206 .S454 1999
Chapters include: Is Sexual Harassment a Serious Problem? What Causes Sexual Harassment? Are Legal Definitions of Sexual
Harassment Useful? How Can Sexual Harassment Be Reduced?
1992 edition : Main Library Stacks HD6060.3 .S47 1992
Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Bryan J. Grapes, ed. San Diego, CA : Greenhaven Press, 2001.
Main Library Stacks RC200 .S4952 2001
Awareness of AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases has increased with education efforts. But has the problem been
overblown? And what are the best methods of prevention? This anthology debates these issues in the following chapters: Are
Sexually Transmitted Diseases a Serious Problem? Should Public Health Measures Be Used to Prevent the Spread of HIV? How Can Sexually Transmitted Diseases Be Prevented?
Smoking
Carol Wekesser, ed. San Diego, CA : Greenhaven Press, 1997. 192pp.
Main Library Stacks HV5760 .S663 1997
Concerns about the health effects of tobacco have led to increased public support for restricting and reducing smoking. Smokers protest these limitations while the tobacco industry defends its products. Chapters include: Are the Health Risks of Smoking Exaggerated? Is the Tobacco Industry to Blame for Leading People to Smoke? How Can Smoking Be Reduced? Are Increased Measures Needed to Combat Teen Smoking? Should Government Regulations of Smoking Be Increased?
Suicide
Paul Connors, ed. Farmington Hills, MI : Thomson/Gale, Greenhaven Press, 2007. 236pp.
On order 06/05/07
Suicide
Leslie A. Miller & Paul A. Rose, eds. San Diego, CA : Greenhaven Press, 2000. 192pp.
Main Library Stacks HV6545 .S818 2000
Chapters analyze the causes of suicide, how suicide can be prevented, whether individuals have a right to suicide, and
whether physicians should be involved in assisting suicide. Chapters include: Is Suicide an Individual Right? What Are the
Causes of Suicide? Should Physicians Help Terminally Ill Patients Commit Suicide? How Can Suicide be Prevented?
Teen Addiction
Paul A. Winters, ed. San Diego, CA : Greenhaven Press, 1997. 176pp.
Main Library Stacks HV4999.Y68 T44 1997
Alcohol, tobacco, marijuana, crack—these are just a few of the drugs to which teens can become addicted. The following issues
are discussed: What Are the Causes of Teenage Addiction? Is Teenage Substance Abuse a Serious Problem? How Can Teenage
Addiction Be Prevented? Can Regulation of Tobacco Marketing Prevent Teenage Addiction to Cigarettes?
Teen Pregnancy and Parenting
Helen Cothran, ed. San Diego, CA : Greenhaven Press, 2001.
Main Library Stacks HQ759.4 .T422 2001
This Greenhaven anthology examines the social forces that cause teenage pregnancy and how society should address the issue. It also considers the consequences of teen parenthood. Chapters include: Is Teenage Pregnancy A Serious Problem? What Factors Contribute to Teen Pregnancy? What Alternatives Are There to Teen Parenting? Do Teenagers Make Good Parents?
Teens and Alcohol
James D. Torr, ed. San Diego, CA : Greenhaven Press, 2002. 159pp.
Main Library Stacks HV5135 .T445 2002
Alcohol is the most widely abused drug among youth. Essays in this volume debate the extent of the problem and approaches to preventing teen alcohol abuse. Chapters include: How Serious Is the Problem of Underage Drinking? What Problems Are Associated with Teen Alcohol Abuse? Does Alcohol Advertising Encourage Teens to Drink? Are Age-21 Laws Effective in Reducing Teen Alcohol Abuse? What Measures Are Effective in Reducing Teen Alcohol Abuse?
Terrorist Attack on America
James Haley, ed. San Diego, CA : Greenhaven Press, 2003. 192pp.
Main Library Stacks HV6432 .T4735 2003
The events of September 11, 2001, provoked a variety of responses from world leaders, political activists, media figures, and educators. The contributors in this anthology offer their opinions on the causes of the terrorist attack, whether hatred of the United States is justified, and how America should respond to terrorism.
Urban Terrorism
Paul A. Winters, ed. San Diego, CA : Greenhaven Press, 1996. 170pp.
Main Library Stacks HV6432 .U73 1996
Major acts of terrorism in the 1990s—including several on U.S. soil—have raised concerns about the risk of terrorism in cities around the world. Chapters include: Should Americans Fear Urban Terrorism? Which Groups Pose an Urban Terrorist Threat? Do the Media Encourage Terrorism? Do Antiterrorism Measures Threaten Civil Liberties?
Violence Against Women
James D. Torr, ed. San Diego, CA : Greenhaven Press, 1999. 224pp.
Main Library Stacks HV6250.4.W65 V554 1999
Chapters include: Is Violence Against Women a Serious Problem? What Causes Violence Against Women? Are Current Criminal Justice Approaches to Domestic Violence Effective? How Can Violence Against Women Be Reduced?
1994 edition : Main Library Stacks HV6250.4.W65 V553 1994
Violence in the Media
James D. Torr, ed. San Diego, CA : Greenhaven Press, 2001.
Main Library Stacks P96.V5 V563 2001
Many parents, lawmakers, and researchers believe that violent movies, television programs, music, and video games contribute to the high rates of violence in American society. Authors debate the issue in the following chapters: How Serious Is the Problem of Violence in the Media? Does Violence in the Media Make Children and Teenages More Violent? Should Children's Access to Violent Media Be Restricted? How Should the Problem of Media Violence Be Addressed?
1995 edition : Main Library Stacks P96.V5 V56 1995
War
John Woodward,ed. Farmington Hills, MI : Greenhaven Press, 2006. 207pp.
Main Library Stacks JZ6385 .W365 2006
In this timely anthology, the authors examine the root causes of war and explore ways to prevent it. In addition, in chapters that focus on the War on Terror and the conduct of war -- including preemptive war and torture -- the impassioned arguments are drawn straight from today's headlines.
Weapons of Mass Destruction
Michael Logan,ed. Farmington Hills, MI : Greenhaven Press; Thomson Gale, 2006. 212pp.
On order 10/02/06
Women in the Military
Carol Wekesser and Matt Polesetsky, ed. San Diego, CA : Greenhaven Press, 1991. 192pp.
Main Library Stacks UB418.W65 W67 1991
Contents: Should women serve in the military? -- Should women serve in combat? -- Does discrimination harm women in the military? -- How have other nations integrated women into the military?
Youth Violence
Henny Kim, ed. San Diego, CA : Greenhaven Press, 1998. 204pp.
Main Library Stacks HV9104 .Y6856 1998
This anthology examines the problem of violence among the
nation's young people. Chapters include: Is Youth Violence a
Serious Problem? What Causes Youth Violence? How Can Youth
Violence Be Reduced? Should Violent Youths Receive Harsh Punishment?
1992 edition : Main Library Stacks HV9104 .Y6855 1992
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