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Opposing Viewpoint Series

The Opposing Viewpoints series by Greenhaven Press provides an excellent starting point for undergraduates who wish to examine current hot topics affecting American society. By exploring the many sides of a debate as related by experts, readers can become more aware of the issues involved as well as develop critical thinking skills.

Each book also contains a bibliography of periodical articles and books and a directory of organizations to contact for more information on the topic addressed.

Following is an annotated list of titles in this series that have been ordered by the MSU Libraries. For more information about current 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.

21st Century Earth
Oliver W. Markley and Walter R. McCuan. San Diego, CA : Greenhaven Press, 1996. 312pp.
Main Library Stacks HB849.4 .A17 1996
Population, technology, and the environment promise to be critical issues having global impact in the twenty-first century. Ben Bova, Lester R. Brown, and Paul Kennedy are among the contributors examining the earth's future in the following chapters: How Will Demographic Trends Affect Humanity? What Will Be the Impacts of New Technologies? How will Trends Affect the Global Ecology? What Will Be the Future of International Relations? What are Projected Trends and "Wild Cards"?

Abortion
James D. Torr, ed. Farmington Hills, MI : Greenhaven Press, 2006. 192pp.
Main Library Stacks HQ767.15 .A23 2006
Since 1973, when it became legal nationwide, abortion has been one of the most persistently controversial issues in American politics and culture. The viewpoints in this anthology debate Roe v. Wade, the ethics of abortion, and related issues in the following chapters: Is Abortion Immoral? How Does Abortion Affect Women? Should Abortion Rights Be Restricted? How Are Controversies Over Embryo Testing and Research Related to the Abortion Debate?
1986 edition
1997 edition
2002 edition

Addiction
Louise I. Gerdes, ed. San Diego, CA : Greenhaven Press, 2005. 189pp.
Main Library Stacks HV4998 .A32 2005
Authors in this newly updated anthology debate controversies surrounding the concept of addiction, including what behaviors should be considered addictive, what causes addiction, what treatments are most effective, and whether the government should intervene to reduce the costs associated with addiction.
2000 edition

Adoption
Mary E. Williams, ed. Farmington Hills, Mich. : Greenhaven Press, 2006. 226pp.
In process 08/14/06
2002 edition
1995 edition

Advertising
Laura K. Egendorf, ed. Farmington Hills, MI : Greenhaven Press, 2006. 205pp.
Main Library Stacks HF5831 .A34 2006
Advertising is an inescapable element of modern life. In this anthology the authors consider the impact of advertising in the following chapters: Is Advertising Harmful? Does Advertising Exploit Children? Should Political Advertising Be Reformed? What Is the Future of Advertising?

Afghanistan
John Woodward, ed. Farmington Hills, MI : Greenhaven Press; Thomson Gale, 2006. 166pp.
Main Library Stacks DS371.4 .A33 2006

Africa
Laura K. Egendorf, ed. San Diego, CA : Greenhaven Press, 2005. 208pp.
Main Library Stacks HN773.5 .A3 2005
Africa is a continent beset with social, economic, and political problems. The authors in this book debate the issues facing modern Africa in the following chapters: What Problems Does Africa Face? How Can the Spread of AIDS in Africa Be Reduced? What Policies Will Best Help Africa? How Can Africa's Wild Lands Be Preserved?
2000 edition

Aging Population
Laura K. Egendorf. San Diego, CA : Greenhaven Press, 2002. 202pp.
Main Library Stacks HQ1064.U5 A6353 2002
Contents: How does society view aging and the elderly? -- How will an aging population affect America? -- Should Social Security be reformed? -- Are improvements needed in elderly health care?
1996 edition

AIDS
Charles P. Cozic. San Diego, CA : Greenhaven Press, 1998. 203pp.
Main Library Stacks RA644.A25 A36477 1998
Scientists, activists, and other commentators explore the controversy surrounding the AIDS crisis in this all-new anthology. Sanford Kuvin, the American Civil Liberties Union, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention debate the issues in the following chapters: How Serious is the AIDS Epidemic? What Policies Should Be Adopted for HIV testing? How Can AIDS be Treated? How can the Spread of AIDS be Prevented?
1988 edition

Alcohol
Karen F. Balkin, ed. San Diego, CA : Greenhaven Press, 2004. 192pp.
Main Library Stacks HV5035 .A459 2004
The potential for prenatal injury if just one of the complex problems surrounding the use of alcohol in American society. Other alcohol-related issues explored in this volume include: Is Alcohol Use Benieficial to Human Health? What Are the Causes of Alcohol Abuse? How Shold Alcoholism Be Treated? What Measures Should Be Taken to Reduce Alcohol-Related Problems?
1998 edition

America Beyond 2001
Oliver W. Markley and Walter R. McCuan. San Diego, CA : Greenhaven Press, 1996. 312pp.
Main Library Stacks HN59.2 .A445 1996
The social fabric of America Technological change What will become of America's economy? The ecological environment America's political status

America in the Twenty-First Century
Andrea C. Nakaya, ed. Detroit : Greenhaven Press ; Thomson Gale, 2006. 223pp.
Main Library Stacks HC110.E5 A645 2006
As America moves forward in the twenty-first century, many forces are changing its society. The authors of this anthology examine the causes and effects of some of these forces, including the impact of the American lifestyle, the role of technology and foreign policy, and domestic issues such as education, social security, and immigration policy.

American Foreign Policy
Carol Wekesser. San Diego, CA : Greenhaven Press, 1993. 240pp.
Main Library Stacks E881 .A445 1993
Now that the cold war has ended, foreign policy experts contemplate new priorities. Chapters include: What Should Be the Goal of U.S. Foreign Policy? How Should the U.S. Deal with Its Allies? Is U.S. Intervention in Other Countries Justified? What Are the Effects of U.S. Foreign Aid? How Should the U.S. Deal with the Former Soviet Republics?

American Government
David L. Bender. San Diego, CA : Greenhaven Press, 1988. 268pp.
Main Library Stacks JK274 .A54785 1988
Contents: What is the Basis of the American Democracy? What is the Role of the American Government? Who Controls America? Should the Constitution be Revised? How Can American Democracy Be Improved?

American Military
David L. Bender. San Diego, CA : Greenhaven Press, 1983. 228pp.
Main Library Stacks UA23 .B397 1983
Contents: Are U.S. Military Forces Adequate? Is the U.S. a Militaristic Society? Is Military Spending Harmful? Is a Draft Necessary?

American Values
Mary E. Willisms, ed. San Diego, CA : Greenhaven Press, 2005. 204pp.
Main Library Stacks HN90.M6 A45 2005
In this updated anthology, authors discuss the nature of such values as patriotism, consumerism, religion, and altruism. Chapters include: What Values Should America Uphold? Is America in Moral Decline? How Should Patriotism Be Defined? How Could American Values Be Improved?
2000 edition

America's Cities
Charles P. Cozic, ed. San Diego, CA : Greenhaven Press, 1993. 264pp.
Planning and Design Library HT123 .A668 1993
An anthology of articles debating issues related to America's cities, including the decline of the cities, measures to improve urban housing, the reduction of homelessness and urban crime, and how cities can be improved. Includes critical thinking activities. Contents: Why are America's cities in decline? How can urban homelessness be reduced? How can urban crime be reduced? What measures would improve urban housing? How can urban conditions be improved?

America's Defense
Carol Wekesser, ed. San Diego, CA : Greenhaven Press, 1991. 192pp.
Main Library Stacks UA23 .A66328 1991
What role should the U.S. play in world defense? Should women serve in the U.S. military? Should defense spending be decreased? What weapons would strengthen America's defense?

America's Global Influence
David M. Haugen and Susan Musser, eds. Farmington Hills, MI : Greenhaven Press; Thomson Gale, 2007. 223pp. MSu Library Stacks JZ1480 .A98 2007
Contents : What are the aims and impact of America's foreign policy agenda? -- How are U.S. military policies affecting America's global influence? -- How are American economic policies affecting trade and foreign aid? -- What is the global impact of American culture?

America's Prisons
Clare Hanrahan, ed. Detroit : Greenhaven Press ; Thomson Gale, 2006. 203pp.
Main Library Stacks HV9471 .A486 2006
The United States imprisons more persons than any other nation. The social and economic costs impact every citizen. This collection of opposing viewpoints provides students an opportunity to weigh the merits of arguments that support or oppose the operation of America's prisons.
2002 edition
1997 edition
1991 edition
1985 edition : Main Library Stacks HV9471 .A49 1985

America's Victims
Paul A. Winters, ed. San Diego, CA : Greenhaven Press, 1996. 185pp.
Main Library Stacks HN90.M6 A47 1996
The growth of the recovery movement and the expansion of entitlements for certain groups have led to claims that Americans are losing their sense of individual responsibility. Charles J. Sykes, Wendy Kaminer, Frederick Crews, Philip K. Howard, and others debate the following questions: How is "Victimhood" affecting American Society? Has the Civil Rights Movement Become a "Victim-hood" Competition? Does the Recovery Movement Create Victims? How Does "Victimhood" Affect the Criminal Justice System?

Animal Rights
Andrew Harnack. Farmington Hills, MI : Greenhaven Press, 2005. 222pp.
Main Library Stacks HV4708 .A54 2005
This anthology presents debates on one of today's most controversial topics. Chapters include: Do Animals Have Rights? Is Animal Experimentation Justified? Should Animals Be Used for Food and Other Commodities? Does Wildlife Need to Be Protected? What Issues Need to be resolved Within the Animal Rights Movement? Part of the History of Issues series.
Also listed under History of Issues
1996 edition
1989 edition

Arms Race
David L. Bender. San Diego, CA : Greenhaven Press, 1985. 165pp.
Main Library Stacks UA23 .B398 1985
Contents: Why is There an Arms Race? Do Nuclear Weapons Provide Security? Are Nuclear Weapons Immoral? How Can the Arms Race be Stopped?

Biological Warfare
William Dudley, ed. San Diego, CA : Greenhaven Press, 2004. 218pp.
Main Library Stacks UG447.8 .B5653 2004
Biological weapons have been labeled a "poor man's nuclear bomb." Advances in biotechnology have renewed concerns that countries or terrorist groups might resort to using germs as weapons. This volume features differing assessments on the seriousness of the threat of biological warfare and how the United States and other nations should respond to it. Sections include: How Serious a Danger Do Biological Weapons Pose? What Nations and Groups Constitute the Greatest Biological Warfare Threat? What Measures Should the United States Take to Prepare for Biological Warfare? How Can Biological Warfare Be Prevented?

Biomedical Ethics
Tamara L. Roleff. San Diego, CA : Greenhaven Press, 1998. 252pp.
Main Library Stacks R724 .B492 1998
A cloned lamb and postmenopausal pregnancies have raised concerns about recent advances in biotechnology. The National Bioethics Advisory Commission, Harry Wu, Wendy McElroy, and others explore the difficult ethical questions surrounding such technology. Chapters include: Is Human Cloning Ethical? What Ethics Should Guide Organ Donations? Are Reproductive Technologies Ethical? What Ethics Should Guide Genetic Research?

Breakup of the Soviet Union
William Barbour, Carol Wekesser. San Diego, CA : Greenhaven Press, 1994. 264pp.
Main Library Stacks DK286 .B75 1994
The 1991 collapse of the Soviet Union was a momentous event that changed world politics forever. Chapters include: Why Did the Soviet Union Collapse? How Will the Beakup of the Soviet Union Affect the World? How Should the U.S. Respond to the Breakup of the Soviet Union? What Policies Would Strengthen the Republics' Economies? Waht Measures Would Reduce Ethnic Confict in the Republics?

Bulimia
Loreta M. Medina, ed. San Diego, Calif. : Greenhaven Press, 2003. 79pp.
Main Library Stacks RC552.B84 B84 2003
The prevalence of bulimia in the United States has grown in the last 30 years. Considered a mental affliction that can be lethal, bulimia is characterized by binge-eating, purging, excessive exercise, and misuse of laxatives and diuretics. Bulimia is both a psychological and a social problem. Causes include conflicted family relationships; traumatic childhood experiences like sexual abuse, alienation, and depression; obsession with thinness; low self-esteem; and even imbalances of chemicals in the brain. Contents: Bulimia nervosa: an overview / Beth M. McGilley and Tamara L. Pryor -- Testimony of a recovered female bulimic / Sandy Fertman -- Bulimia in older women / Susan Chollar -- Men are becoming more vulnerable to bulimia / Lisa Liddane -- Adolescence: setting the stage for eating disorders / Marlene Boskind-White and William C. White Jr.-- Bulimia may be linked to sexual abuse / Jennifer Redford -- Bingeing and dieting as methods of coping with pain / Becky W. Thompson -- Bulimia is on the rise among nonwhite populations / Kathryn J. Zerbe -- Current approaches to treating bulimia / Carolyn Costin -- The role of parents in a child's recovery / Abigail H. Natenshon.

Cars in America
Andrea C. Nakaya, ed. Farmington Hills, MI : Greenhaven Press, 2006. 220pp.
Main Library Stacks TL23 .C3655 2006

The Catholic Church
Mary E. williams, ed. Farmington Hills, MI : Greenhaven Press, 2006. 191pp.
Main Library Stacks BX880 .C275 2006
With more than 1 billion members worldwide, the Catholic Church is an exceptionally prominent religious institution. This engaging anthology examines several recent controversies involving the Catholic Church, including an exploration of factors contributing to the recent sex-abuse scandal, the church's influence on politics and culture, and whether the church needs reform.

Censorship
Andrea C. Nakaya, ed. Farmington Hills, MI : Greenhaven Press, 2005. 191pp.
Main Library Stacks Z658.U5 C433 2005
As U.S. society struggles to protect both its culture and its right to free speech, there is ongoing debate about whether censorship should ever be allowed. The authors in this anthology explore a number of facets of that debate, censorship on the Internet, censorship in relation to America's war on terrorism, whether free speech should be censored, and whether freedom in the United States is threatened by censorship.
2002 edition
1997 edition
1985 edition

Central America
Bonnie Szumski. San Diego, CA : Greenhaven Press, 1984. 244pp.
Main Library Stacks F1439.5 .C456 1984
Contents: Why is the U.S. Involved in Central America? Is U.S. Involvement in Central America Justified? Why is Central America a Conflict Area? Is Communism a Threat in Central America? Is Peace Possible in Central America?

Chemical Dependency
Carol Wekesser. San Diego, CA : Greenhaven Press, 1997. 192pp.
Main Library Stacks HV5825 .C44 1997
In this anthology, Donna E. Shalala, Lee P. Brown, Joann Ellison Rodgers, and other authors examine the problem of drug abuse and discuss potential remedies for addiction. Chapters include: How Great a Problem Is Chemical Dependency? What Causes Chemical Dependency? What Treatments Are Effective for Chemical Dependency? Should Drug Laws be Reformed?
1985 edition

Child Abuse
Louise I. Gerdes, ed. San Diego, CA : Greenhaven Press, 2003. 3rd edition, 221pp.
Main Library Stacks HV6626.52 .C554 2003
The authors in this anthology examine the nature and scope of child abuse, including child abuse in the Catholic Church. They also explore possible causes and debate what policies will help reduce child abuse. Section titles include: What Causes Child Abuse? How Should the Catholic Church Address Child Sexual Abuse? How Should the Legal System Combat Child Sexual Exploitation? How Can Child Abuse be Reduced?
1999 edition
1994 edition

Child Welfare
Carol Wekesser. San Diego, CA : Greenhaven Press, 1998. 192pp.
Main Library Stacks HV741 .C5354 1998
As society strives to ensure the welfare of children, conflicts arise among parents, child welfare agencies, politicians, and the legal system concerning what actions best serve children and their families. Charles Murray, Marian Wright Edelman, and William J. Bennett are among the authors included in these chapters: What Are the Causes of the Problems Children Face? What Government Policies Would Improve the Welfare of Children? How Can Needy Children Be Helped? What Can Society do to Improve the Welfare of Children?

China
David M. Haugen, ed. Farmington Hills, MI : Thomson/Gale Greenhaven Press, 2006. 255pp.
Main Library Stacks DS706 .C48855 2006
2001 edition : Main Library Stacks HN733.5 .C433 2001 Formerly considered a developing nation, China now flaunts a booming economy that is transforming the country into a global power. In this anthology, authors debate China's economic policies, its military strength, and the problems that attend a principally-agrarian nation that is so rapidly industrializing.
2001 edition

Civil Liberties
Auriana Ojeda, book editor. San Diego : Greenhaven Press : Thomson/Gale, c2004. 204pp.
Gast Business Library KF4770 .C58 2004
Contents: Limits should be placed on freedom of expression / Francis Canavan. -- Limits should not be placed on freedom of expression / American Civil Liberties Union. -- Hate speech should be regulated / Laura Leets. -- Hate speech should not be regulated / Ted Gup. -- Flag desecration should be restricted / Shawntel Smith. -- Flag desecration should not be restricted / Andrew Cohen. -- Virtual child pornography should be banned / Paul M. Rodriguez. -- Virtual child pornography should not be banned / Wendy Kaminer. -- Church and state should be separate / Alan Wolfe. -- Church and state should not be separate / Steve Bonta. -- Faith-based charitable organizations should receive federal funds / Tony Hall. -- Faith-based charitable organizations should not receive federal funds / Robert F. Owens. -- The Ten Commandments should be posted in public areas / Janet Parshall. -- The Ten Commandments should not be posted in public areas / Barbara Dority. -- Technology threatens privacy / Simson Garfinkel. -- Technology may improve privacy / Jerry Berman and Paula Bruening. -- Public surveillance cameras violate privacy rights / Barry Steinhardt. -- Public surveillance cameras can be beneficial / Eugene Volokh. -- The war on terrorism has eroded civil liberties / David Cole. -- The war on terrorism has not eroded civil liberties / John Ashcroft. -- Ethic profiling violates civil liberties / Carl Jeffers. -- Ethic profiling is necessary / Bruce J. Terris.
1999 edition
1994 edition

Cloning
Tamara L. Roleff, ed. Farmington Hills, MI : Greenhaven Press; Thomson Gale, 2006. 176pp.
Main Library Stacks QH442.2 .C5644 2006
As more and more animals are successfully cloned, society continues to debate whether cloning research should be permitted. Scientists, politicians, and seriously ill patients examine the issue of cloning and the issues of whether cloning is ethical, whether cloning research can cure diseases, whether adult or embryonic stem cells should be used in research, and whether cloning should be banned.
2003 edition

Conserving the Environment
Douglas Dupler, ed. Farmington Hills, MI : Greenhaven Press; Thomson Gale, 2006. 243pp.
Main Library Stacks TD170.3 .C66 2006

Constructing a Life Philosophy
Mary E. Williams, ed. Farmington Hills, MI : Greenhaven Press; Thomson Gale, 2005. 239pp.
Main Library Stacks BD431 .C663 2005
In this newly updated volume, thinkers such as M. Scott Peck, Niccolo Machiavelli, Paul Kurtz, and Pema Chodron offer readers an engaging overview of humanity's perennial investigation into the meaning of life. Chapters include: How Do Religions Give Life Meaning? What Motivates Moral Behavior? What Principles Should Guide Our Lives?
2002 edition
1993 edition
1985 edition

Crime and Criminals
James D. Torr, book editor. San Diego, CA : Greenhaven Press, 2004. 208pp.
Main Library Stacks HV6789 .C68133 2004
U.S. crime rates fell for most of the 1990s, but sociologists warn that these downward trends cannot continue indefinitely. The authors in this volume examine the factors that influence crime-focusing on the economy, prison and sentencing policies, and gun control laws-in the following chapters: What Causes Crime? Does Controlling Guns Control Crime? How Should the Criminal Justice System Be Reformed? How Can Crime Be Reduced?
2000 edition
1995 edition
1984 edition

Criminal Justice
Tamara L. Roleff, ed. San Diego, CA : Greenhaven Press, 2003. 2nd edition, 206pp.
Main Library Stacks HV9950 .C74324 2003
The authors in this anthology examine controversial issues such as whether the U.S. criminal justice system needs reform, the effectiveness of prison as a deterrent to crime, whether sentencing laws should be reformed and what legal rights should be a part of the criminal justice system.
1998 edition
1993 edition

Culture Wars
Mary E. Williams, ed. San Diego, CA : Greenhaven Press, 2003. 3rd edition, 224pp.
Main Library Stacks HN59.2 .C85 2003
This anthology, which replaces Greenhaven's 1998 edition, spotlights current debates on American morality, social values, religion, and popular culture. Chapters include: What is the State of America's Culture Wars? Is American Culture in Decline? What Political and Cultural Influences Benefit Society? Should Government Regulate Cultural Values?
1999 edition
1994 edition

Date Rape
Mary E. Williams. San Diego, CA : Greenhaven Press, 1998. 109pp.
Main Library Stacks HV6561 .D36 1998
Contents: Date rape is a form of sexual violence. Claims of date rape can trivialize the problem of sexual violence. Acquaintance rape has been increasing. Rape is too broadly defined. Antirape activists exaggerate the threat of rape. Critics underestimate the potential consequences of date rape. Feminist research exaggerates the prevalence of acquaintance rape. Feminist research does not exaggerate the prevalence of acquaintance rape. College campuses need antirape policies to combat date rape. Antirape policies are ineffective.

Death and Dying
Paul A. Winters, ed. San Diego, CA : Greenhaven Press, 1998. 191pp.
Main Library Stacks R726 .D435 1998
Ronald Dworkin, Michael Ventura, Anne E. Fade, and Burke Balch examine current and perennial views on issues surrounding death and dying. This anthology debates the following questions: At What Point Can Treatment for Terminally Ill Patients Be Stopped? Do Individuals Have a Right to Die? How can people Cope with Death? Is Death the End of Life?
1992 edition

Death Penalty
Diane Andrews Henningfeld, ed. Farmington Hills, MI : Greenhaven Press ; Thomson Gale, 2006. 223pp.
Main Library Stacks HV8694 .D3814 2006
Recent Supreme Court decisions, high profile trials, and scientific advancements such as DNA testing raise difficult issues concerning capital punishment. Ought juveniles be punished with death? Does the death penalty deter crime and prevent terrorism? Can the death penalty be reformed? Contributors debate these and other questions in this volume.
2002 edition
1997 edition
1986 edition

Democracy
Mike Wilson, ed. Detroit : Greenhaven Press ; Thomson Gale, 2006. 239pp.
Main Library Stacks JC423 .D415 2006
Modern democracy grew from an eighteenth century experiment in the United States to the primary form of government in the world today. This debates the state of democracy, the role of religion in democracy, whether election reform is needed, and whether democracy is suitable for all nations.

Discrimination
Mary E. Williams, ed. San Diego, CA : Greenhaven Press, 1997. 223pp.
Main Library Stacks JC599.U5 D57 1997
Dinesh D'Souza, bell hooks, and other contributors offer differing opinions on the state of equal opportunity in American society. Chapters include: Is Discrimination a Serious Problem? What Causes Discrimination? Are Claims of Reverse Discrimination Valid? How Can Society Put and End to Discrimination?

Domestic Violence
San Diego, CA : Greenhaven Press, 2005. 186pp.
Main Library Stacks HV6626.2 .D683 2005
Reported incidents of violence between domestic partners has decreased in recent years, but the problem remains a serious issue for society as well as those who still live in abusive relationships. This volume examines the prevalence of domestic violence in America, its causes, and its remedies.
2000 edition

Drug Abuse
San Diego, CA : Greenhaven Press, 2005. 221pp.
Main Library Stacks HV5801 .D7236 2005
Over 19 million Americans use illegal drugs, costing the nation billions of dollars every year and leading to untold suffering. In this anthology authors debate various issues related to drug abuse, including the causes of abuse and addiction, drug legalization, and the effectiveness of the war on drugs, drug testing, and drug treatment and education programs.
1999 edition
1994 edition

Eastern Europe
Janelle Rohr. San Diego, CA : Greenhaven Press, 1990. 288pp.
Available through Interlibrary Loan.
Vaclav Havel and Elie Wiesel, with 33 others, examine enduring issues profoundly altered by the cataclysmic changes in this important area: Historical Debate: What Led to the Division of Europe? Do Eastern European Revolutions Signal the Demise of Communism? What Economic Policies Should Eastern Europe Adopt? How Will A Unified Germany Affect Europe? Is European Unification Possible?

Eating Disorders
Jennifer A. Hurley. San Diego, CA : Greenhaven Press, 2001.
Main Library Stacks RC552.E18 E28212 2001
The problem of eating disorders is one that has perplexed society for centuries. In this anthology, mental health professionals, social critics, and eating disorder sufferers themselves propose different theories on why people develop eating disorders and how these diseases can be cured. Chapters in this book include: How Serious Is the Problem of Eating Disorders? Who Is at Risk of Eating Disorders? What Causes Eating Disorders? How Should Eating Disorders Be Treated? How Can Eating Disorders Be Prevented?

Economics in America
Terry O'Neill. San Diego, CA : Greenhaven Press, 1986. 264pp.
Main Library Stacks HC106.8 .E3 1986
This anthology is concerned with many issues, some of which have been debated since the early times of the American republic. The issues include: What Should be the Government's Role in Business? How Serious is the Budget Deficit? What Kind of Taxation is the Most Appropriate? Is Free Trade Good for the Economy? Will Farms Survive the Economic Crisis? and How Can the U.S. Ease the World Debt Crisis?

Education
San Diego, CA : Greenhaven Press, 2005. 191pp.
Main Library Stacks LA217.2 .E37 2005
Standardized testing, No Child Left Behind, diversity, and character education are among the topics covered in this newly updated anthology. Chapters include: What is the State of Education? Are Alternatives to Public Education Viable? What Role Should Religious and Moral Values Play in Public Education? How Could Public Education Be Improved?
2000 edition

Elderly
Karin Swisher. San Diego, CA : Greenhaven Press, 1990. 216pp.
Main Library Stacks HQ1061 .E375 1990
Various authors debate age-related issues: How does society view the elderly? Do the elderly need outside help? Is social security distributed fairly? and Can society meet the elderly's health care needs?

Endangered Oceans
Louise I. Gerdes, ed. San Diego, CA : Greenhaven Press, 2004. 220pp.
Main Library Stacks GC1018 .E53 2004
The oceans are a valuable global resource, but are vulnerable to pollution, overfishing, and other human activities. The collection includes views of scientists, policymakers, and other experts debating the future of the world's oceans. Chapters include: How Endangered Are the World's Oceans and Coastlines? What Ocean Management and Conservation Practices Should Be Pursued? What Strategies Would Best Promote Sustainable Fishing? What Impact Do Human Activities Have on Marine Mammals?
1999 edition

Endangered Species
Helen Cothran. San Diego, CA : Greenhaven Press, 2001. 160pp.
Main Library Stacks QH75 .E66 2001
The extinction of the earth's endangered species is one of the most serious environmental issues today. Scientists, politicians, and activists debate how best to balance human needs with the needs of other species. Is Extinction A Serious Problem? Are Efforts to Preserve Endangered Species Effective? Should Endangered Species Take Priority over Jobs and Property Rights? How Can Endangered Species Be Protected in Other Countries?
1996 edition

Energy Alternatives
Barbara Passero, ed. Farmington Hills, MI : Greenhaven Press; Thomson Gale, 2006. 238pp.
Main Library Stacks TJ808.2 .E628 2006
Can the world keep running on oil, and for how long, and what should take oil's place?

Environment
William Dudley. Farmington Hills, MI : Greenhaven Press; Thomson Gale, 2006. 3rd edition, 224pp.
Main Library Stacks GE197 .E65 2006
This anthology traces the modern history of environmentalist thought in the United States and the rest of the world, from the 19th-century conservationist movement pioneers such as George Perkins Marsh and John Muir to present-day debates about biodiversity and other environmental issues. Part of the History of Issues series.
2001 edition
1996 edition

Environmental Crisis
Julie S. Bach & Lynn Hall. San Diego, CA : Greenhaven Press, 1986. 263pp.
Main Library Stacks HC110.E5 E49835 1986

Epidemics
Mary E. Williams, ed. Farmington Hills, MI : Greenhaven Press, 2005. 208pp.
Main Library Stacks RA652 .E645 2005; moved to Main Library Reserve for class
In this newly updated anthology, authors examine the resurgent problem of infectious disease around the world and discuss how governments and individuals should respond to the threats posed by epidemics. Chapters include: Do Infectious Diseases Pose a Significant Threat to Humanity? What Can Be Done to Curtail the AIDS Epidemic? Are Vaccines Harmful? How Can Food-Borne Illness Be Prevented?
1999 edition

Ethics
Laurie d'Amauro and Tina Grant, ed. Farmington Hills, MI : Greenhaven Press, 2006. 260pp.
Main Library Stacks BJ21 .E84 2006

Ethics of Human Cloning
Farmington Hills, MI : Greenhaven Press; Thomson Gale, 2005. 111pp.
Main Library Stacks QH438.7 .E844 2005

Euthanasia
Carrie L. Snyder, ed. Farmington Hills, MI : Thomson/Gale/Greenhaven Press, 2006. 269pp.
Main Library Stacks R726 .E5822 2006
In 1997, the Supreme Court ruled that states may legalize physician-assisted suicide, and this form of euthanasia is now legal in Oregon. The authors examine mercy killing and assisted suicide from ethical, religious, legal and medical perspectives. Chapters include: Is Euthanasia Ethical? Should Voluntary Euthanasia be Legalized? Would Legalizing Euthanasia Lead to Involuntary Killing? Should Physicians Assist in Suicide?
2000 edition
1995 edition : Lost; try interlibrary loan

Extremist Groups
Karen F. Balkin, ed. Farmington Hills, MI : Greenhaven Press, 2005. 202pp.
Main Library Stacks HN49.R33 E9 2005
This timely look at extremist groups focuses on the intense and often violent clashes that occur when these organizations push the limits of the law and societal tolerance. The anthology includes a new chapter on terrorist groups whose activities pose a threat worldwide.
2001 edition

Family
Mary E. Williams and Karin L. Swisher, ed. San Diego, CA : Greenhaven Press, 1998. 224pp.
Main Library Stacks HQ536 .F3754 1998
This anthology features debate on alternatives to the traditional two-parent family as well as argument about societal changes and reforms that have influenced the family. Joseph Bernardin, Shere Hite, and others address the following topics: What is the State of the Family? How Have Divorce Law Reforms Affected the Family? How Do Work Related Policies Affect the Family? Which Adoption Policies Deserve Support? Which Values and Policies Most Benefit the Family?

Feminism
Jennifer A. Hurley. San Diego, CA : Greenhaven Press, 2001. 208pp.
Main Library Stacks HQ1154 .F444 2001
In this volume, feminists and those critical of feminism debate the current status of women, the effect feminism has had on women and society, whether feminism continues to be a viable political force, and what the future goals of feminism should be. Contents: What is the State of Women in America? How has Feminism Affected Society? Is Feminism Obsolete? What Should the Goals of Feminism Be?

Food
Laura K. Egendorf, ed. Farmington Hills, MI : Greenhaven Press, 2006. 227pp.
Received. In process 08/24/06

Gangs
William Dudley and Louise I. Gerdes, eds. San Diego, CA : Greenhaven Press, 2005. 206pp.
Main Library Stacks HV6439.U5 G363 2005
Gang violence continues to terrorize communities. The authors in this updated anthology debate the nature and scope of the problem, its causes, and what society and the justice system can do to reduce the problems associated with gangs.
2000 edition
1996 edition

Genetic Engineering
Mikko Canini, ed. Farmington Hills, MI : Greenhaven Press, 2006. 240pp.
Main Library Stacks 2006 QH442 .G44313 2006
In the three decades since the first experiments in genetic engineering, rapid technological advances have generated an astonishing variety of debates. This anthology addresses the most controversial of these: genetically modified crops, the cloning of humans and animals, and the patenting of genes.
2004 edition
2001 edition
1996 edition

Global Resources
Charles P. Cozic. San Diego, CA : Greenhaven Press, 1998. 189pp.
Main Library Stacks HD75.6 .G56 1998
This anthology includes analyses of humanity's impact on the world's natural resources. Authors include Dennis T. Avery and Lester R. Brown in these chapters: Are Global Resources Being Depleted? Which Energy Sources Should Be Pursued? What Agricultural Policies Should Be Pursued? How Can Global Resources Be Protected?

Global Warming
Cynthia A. Bily, ed. Farmington Hills, MI : Greenhaven Press, 2006. 208pp.
Main Library Stacks QC981.8.G56 G574 2006
Most scientists agree that temperatures near the surface of the Earth appear to be increasing, but there is controversy about what this warming might mean. This volume explores the controversy. Is it a potentially catastrophic event caused by humans, or simply a natural and harmless fluctuation such as Earth has seen before? Should governments take steps, including those described by the Kyoto Protocols, to slow down Global Warming -- and would these steps be effective?
2002 edition
1997 edition

Globalization
Louise I. Gerdes, ed. Farmington Hills, MI : Greenhaven Press, 2005. 224pp.
Main Library Stacks JZ1318 .G57862 2006
Authors in this anthology debate controversies surrounding the impact of globalization on culture, on political processes and relations, and on developed and developing economies. The selections in this anthology also explore various globalization policies.

Gun Control
Tamara L. Roleff. San Diego, CA : Greenhaven Press, 1997. 185pp.
Main Library Stacks HV7436 .G868 1997
Americans own more than 200 million guns. Approximate-ly 40,000 Americans are killed by guns every year. Gun-control advocates and opponents argue whether the two points are related. David Kopel, Handgun Control, Inc., Josh Sugarman, and others debate the issue of gun control in the following chapters: Does private ownership of handguns pose a 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?

Gun Violence
Margaret Haerens, ed. Farmington Hills, MI : Thompson/Gale, 2006. 205pp.
Main Library Stacks HV7436 .G8756 2006
Contents: How serious is the problem of gun violence? -- Does private ownership of handguns increase the threat of gun violence? -- Does the Constitution protect private gun ownership? -- How can gun violence be reduced?
2002 edition

Hate Groups
Mary E. Williams, ed. San Deigo, CA : Greenhaven Press, 2004. 2nd edition, 192pp.
Main Library Stacks HV6773.52 .H37 2004
While the United States prides itself on its racial, religious, and cultural diversity, white supremacist organizations and other hate groups continue to proliferate. Contributors debate whether hate groups pose a serious threat and whether extra penalties should be applied to hate crimes. Chapters include: Are Hate Crimes A Serious Problem? What Motivates People to Hate? Do Certain Groups Pose a Threat to Tolerance? How Should Society Respond to Hate Groups?
1999 edition

Health
Auriana Ojeda, ed. San Deigo, CA : Greenhaven Press, 2004. 2nd edition, 219pp.
Main Library Stacks RA776 .H434 2004
this anthology, authors debate current views on health and fitness. Topics include the health care industry, weight loss, exercise, and nutrition. Chapters include: What Factors Pose the Greatest Health Risks and Benefits? Are Exercise and Weight Loss Treatments Beneficial, Are Alternative Therapies Beneficial? How Can Government Policies Promote Good Health?

Health and Fitness
Karin L. Swisher. San Diego, CA : Greenhaven Press, 1996. 188pp.
Main Library Stacks RA776.5 .H38 1996
Americans are concerned about their health and well-being. This anthology presents debates on exercise, nutrition, and health care. Chapters include: What Behaviors Pose the Greatest Health Risks and Benefits? Are Exercise and Weight-Loss Treatments Beneficial? Are Alternative Therapies Viable? Is the Health Care Industry Effective?

Health Care
James D. Torr. San Diego, CA : Greenhaven Press, 2000. 221pp.
Main Library Stacks RA427.9 .H39 2000
President Clinton's 1993 plan to reform America's health care system was rejected by Congress and the public. But the problems of the health care system continue to make health care reform a contentious issue. Doctors and health policy experts debate these issues: Is the Health Care system in need of Reform? How Has Managed Care Affected the Health Care System? Which Government Initiatives Could Improve the Health Care System? How Should the United States Reform Its Health Care System?

Health Crisis
Bonnie Szumski, ed. San Diego, CA : Greenhaven Press, c1989. 285pp.
Available through interlibrary loan

The Homeless
Jennifer A. Hurley. San Diego, CA : Greenhaven Press, 2002. 186pp.
Main Library Stacks HV4505 .H655 2002
Contents: Is homelessness a serious problem? -- What are the causes of homelessness? -- What housing options would benefit the homeless? -- How should society deal with the homeless?
1996 edition
1990 edition

Homosexuality
Auriana Ojeda, book editor. San Diego, Calif. : Greenhaven Press, 2004. 240pp.
Main Library Stacks HQ76.3.U5 H675 2004
Contents: Homosexuality is biologically determined / Warren C. Lathe III. -- Homosexuality is not biologically determined / Paul Cameron -- Homosexuals can change their sexual orientation / Sue Bohlin -- Attempts to change sexual orientation have been unsuccessful / Douglas C. Haldeman -- Homosexuality is a legitimate choice / Patricia Nell Warren -- Homosexuality is a psychological disorder / James Dobson -- Homosexuality is caused by societal dysfunction / Jeffrey Satinover -- Society should accept homosexuality / John Corvino -- Society should not accept homosexuality / William Norman Grigg --Schools should stress acceptance of homosexuality / Kevin Jennings -- Schools should not stress acceptance of homosexuality / Linda P. Harvey -- Hate crime laws are needed to protect gays and lesbians / Elizabeth Birch -- Hate crime laws would be ineffective at protecting homosexuals / Richard Kim -- Criticism of homosexuality leads to violence toward gays and lesbians / Anonymous -- Criticism of homosexuality is not wrong / Steven Greenhut -- Homosexual behavior is immoral / Tom Ambrose -- Homosexual behavior is not immoral / Paul Varnell -- The Bible condemns homosexuality / D. James Kennedy -- The Bible does not necessarily condemn homosexuality / John Corvino -- Homosexuals should be allowed to marry / Evan Wolfson -- Homosexuals should not be allowed to marry / Stanley N. Kurtz -- A federal marriage amendment is necessary to protect marriage / Robert P. George -- A federal marriage amendment would undermine states' rights / Jonathan Rauch -- Homosexuals shold have greater parental rights / E.J. Graff -- Gay and lesbian parenting may not be beneficial / Paul Cameron.
1999 edition

Human Embryo Experimentation
Roman Espejo, ed. San Diego, Ca. : Greenhaven Press; Detroit : Thomson Gale, 2002. 79pp.
Main Library Stacks QP277 .H85 2002
The potential of embryonic stem cell research to provide treatments for many serious and debilitating diseases has renewed the debate regarding the moral status of the human embryo. Charles Krauthammer, the National Institutes of Health, and others discuss the ethics of human embryo experimentation.
Contents: Embryonic stem cell research is beneficial / National Institutes of Health -- Human embryo experimentation can be morally justifiable / Michael J. Meyer and Lawrence J. Nelson -- Early human embryos are not human beings / Helga Kuhse and Peter Singer -- Embryonic stem cell research should be federally funded / Lawrence S.B. Goldstein -- Cloning human embryos for therapeutic purposes should be allowed / Michael D. West -- Embryonic stem cell research is unethical / Center for Bioethics and Human Dignity -- The immediate benefits of embryonic stem cell research are exaggerated / Charles Krauthammer -- Early human embryos are human beings / Andrew Sullivan -- Cloning human embryos for therapeutic purposes should be banned / Mae-Wan Ho and Joe Cummins -- Frozen embryo adoption should be encouraged / JoAnn L. Davidson.

Human Nature
Mark Ray Schmidt. San Diego, CA : Greenhaven Press, 1999. 154pp.
Main Library Stacks BD450 .H858 1999
This book explores, the paraphrase Blaise Pacal, the cimera that is man. The following chapters discuss this timeless topic: Is There a Human Nature? Is Something Wrong with Human Nature? What Causes Human conflicts? Where is Humanity Heading?

Human Rights
Laura K. Egendorf. San Diego, CA : Greenhaven Press, 2003. 2nd edition, 208pp.
Main Library Stacks JC571 .H76968 2003
Millions of people lack basic human rights such as freedom of expression. In this anthology, the authors address the definition of human rights, the state of these rights, and ways in which the United States and the rest of the world should respond to human rights abuses. Chapters include: How Should Human Rights be Defined? What is the State of Human Rights? What Should be Done to Stop Human Rights Abuses? How Should the United States Respond to Crimes Against Humanity?
1998 edition

Human Sexuality
Brenda Stalcup. San Diego, CA : Greenhaven Press, 1995. 259pp.
Main Library Stacks HQ21 .H744 1995
All humans are innately sexual, but they vary greatly in the ways that they define, experience, and express their sexuality. This title examines the many facets of human sexuality in the following chapters: What Is the Purpose of Sex? What Sexual Norms Should Society Uphold? How are Gender and Sexual Orientation Determined? What Constitutes Normal Sexual Behavior? How is Society's View of Human Sexuality Changing?

Humanity's Future
Louise I. Gerdes, ed. Detroit : Greenhaven Press ; Thomson Gale, 2006. 222pp.
Main Library Stacks T14.5 .H865 2006
The future of humanity continues to spur debate. Will technology enhance or alter human life? Will human beings protect or destroy the environment? Will globalization spread disease or improve human health? Will poverty be eliminated or will the gap between rich and poor continue to increase? While some authors in this anthology are optimistic, others feel that drastic measures are needed to protect humanity's future.

Illegal Immigration
Margaret Haerens, ed. Farmington Hills, MI : Greenhaven Press, 2006. 212pp.
In process 05/22/06
The steady influx of illegal immigrants into the United States continues to spur debate. Amnesty, border enforcement, and refugee policies are among the topics discussed in the following chapters: Do Illegal Immigrants Harm America? Are Illegal Immigrants Being Victimized? How Should America Respond to Immigration? Should U.S. Immigration and Refugee Policies Be Changed?
1997 edition

Immigration
Laura K. Egendorf, ed. Farmington Hills, MI : Greenhaven Press, 2006. 3rd edition, 240pp.
Main Library Stacks JV6483 .I5533 2006
The United States is a nation made up of myriad cultures. Primary and secondary sources are used in this anthology to explore the efficacy of immigration policies and how immigrant populations have changed America for better and for worse. The 2006 is part of the History of Issues series.
2004 edition

Inequality: Opposing Viewpoints in Social Problems
Lori Shein. San Diego, CA : Greenhaven Press, 1998. 448pp.
Main Library Stacks HN79.S6 I53 1998
Many of today's social controversies revolve around the issue of inequality. Chapters in this comprehensive anthology include: Is Poverty Caused by Inequality? Are Minorities Treated Fairly? Are Women Treated Equally? Are the Poor and Minorities Denied Equal Access to Health Care? Are the Elderly Treated Equally? Do Environmental Hazards Disproportionately Affect the Poor? Are Children's Needs Ignored by Society?

Information Revolution
Laura K. Egendorf, ed. San Diego, CA : Greenhaven Press, 2004. 2nd edition, 202pp.
Main Library Stacks T58.5 .I526 2004
Few inventions have had a greater impact on modern society than the computer and the Internet. The authors in this anthology debate the ways in which the Information Revolution has changed society, its effect on education and personal freedoms, and the future role of these technologies.
1998 edition

The Internet
James D. Torr, ed. Farmington Hills, MI : Greenhaven Press, 2005. 204pp.
Main Library Stacks HM851 .I575 2005
Technology has the power to transform society. The authors in this volume examine the diverse effects of the Internet revolution-and suggest ways in which the technology can be harnessed for the better-in the following chapters: How Does the Internet Affect Society? How Serious Is the Problem of Illegal Activity on the Internet? How Should the Internet Be Regulated? What Will Be The Future of the Internet?
2002 edition

Interracial America
Eleanor Stanford, ed. Farmington Hills, MI : Greenhaven Press, 2006. 205pp.
Main Library Stacks E184.A1 I593 2006
From affirmative action to interracial marriage, race is one of the most complex and controversial issues in America today. The authors in this anthology explore these debates, incorporating diverse experiences and opinions.
2001 edition
1996 edition

Iran
Laura K. Egendorf, ed. Farmington Hills, MI : Greenhaven Press, 2006. 208pp.
Main Library Stacks DS318.9 .I725 2006
Iran's heritage makes it unique among the Islamic nations of the Middle East, but if faces many of the same concerns, such as conflict with the United States and Europe about the treatment of its citizens.

Iraq
William Dudley, ed. San Diego, CA : Greenhaven Press, 2004. 202pp.
Main Library Stacks DS79.76 .I726 2004
Chapters include: Was the 2003 War in Iraq Justified? What Role iShould the U.S. Play in Iraq? What Kind of Government Should Iraq Have? What Lies in the Future for Iraq?

Islam
William Dudley, ed. San Diego, CA : Greenhaven Press, 2004. 203pp.
Main Library Stacks BP163 .I7327 2004
Islam, the world's fastest-growing religion with more than a billion adherents worldwide, has been both celebrated as a religion of peace and castigated as an inspiration to terrorism and holy war. Islamic and non-Islamic scholars and contributors to this volume debate Islam's relationship to violence and the West, the status of Muslim women, and other timely and important questions.
2001 edition

Israel
John Woodward, ed. Farmington Hills, MI : Greenhaven Press, 2005. 203pp.
Main Library Stacks DS119.7 .I775 2005
In 1947 the United Nations voted to partition Palestine into two states - one Arab and one Jewish. But the vote was not unanimous. Since declaring its independence in 1948 in its traditional homeland, the Jewish state of Israel has been in nearly constant conflict. The authors in this book explore the founding of Israel, potential solutions to the Arab-Israeli dispute, America's relationship with the Jewish state, and the question of its right to exist.

Japan
William Dudley. San Diego, CA : Greenhaven Press, 1989. 261pp.
Main Library Stacks DS890.3 .J36 1989
Presents opposing viewpoints regarding Japan's business practices, society, position as a world power, and relationship with the United States.

Juvenile Crime
Andrea C. Nakaya, ed. Farmington Hills, MI : Greenhaven Press, 2005. 208pp.
Main Library Stacks HV9104 .J834 2005
Juvenile crime has come under increasing public scrutiny in the wake of recent school shootings and other violent crimes committed by young people. This anthology investigates causes and possible solutions to the problem of juvenile crime.
2002 edition
1997 edition

Legal System
Tamara l. Roleff. San Diego, CA : Greenhaven Press, 1996. 186pp.
Gast Business Library KF8700 .L39 1996
The American system of juries and trials has remained basically unchanged for the past two hundred years. Phil Gramm, Ralph Nader, and others examine America's legal system in the following chapters: Does the Jury System Work? Does the Civil Justice System Need Reform? Is There a Litigation Explosion? Is the Criminal Justice System Fair? How Does the Media Affect the Legal System?

Male/Female Roles
Auriana Ojeda, ed. San Diego, CA : Greenhaven Press, 2005. 219pp.
Main Library Stacks HQ1075 .M35 2005
Authors in this anthology debate whether gender is biological or culturally determined, if male and female roles have changed for the better, and how best to improve relationships between men and women.
2000 edition
1995 edition
1985 edition

Marijuana
Jamuna Carroll, ed. Farmington Hills, MI : Greenhaven Press, 2006. 224pp.
Main Library Stacks HV5822.M3 M266 2006
Marijuana examines the many controversies plaguing marijuana: whether it harms the body, has potential for addiction, and impairs driving abilities; whether current marijuana legislation is fair and effective; whether the drug should be legalized and under what circumstances; and how its use should be discouraged.

Mass Media
William Dudley, ed. San Diego, CA : Greenhaven Press, 2005. 218pp.
Main Library Stacks P92.U5 M276 2005
The media, whether in the form of television, newspapers, or the Internet, pervades and influences American life and thought. The authors in this anthology debate issues including media bias, government regulation, the role of the media in political campaigns, and media ownership.
1999 edition
1988 edition

Media Bias
Stuart Kallen, ed. San Diego, CA : Greenhaven Press, 96pp.
Main Library Stacks PN4888.O25 M43 2004
Contents: The media have a liberal bias / Pat Buchanan -- Newspapers' labeling of politicians reveals a liberal bias / David W. Brady and Jonathan Ma -- The media are influenced by conservative interests / Janine Jackson, Peter Hart, and Rachel Coen -- The media are biased against conservative economic policies / Rich Noyes -- The corporate media threaten democracy / Robert W. McChesney and John Nichols -- Conservative talk show hosts poison political discourse / Eric Alterman -- Conservative talk radio serves a useful purpose / John LeBoutillier -- Case study of conservative bias: the America spectator's crusade against Bill Clinton / Charles Donefer -- The media suppressed the anti-Iraq war viewpoint / Steve Rendell and Tara Broughel -- ABC news was biased against the U.S. war in Iraq / Tim Graham -- Iraq war coverage was orchestrated by the White House / Danny Schechter -- The media are biased against gun rights advocates / John R. Lott Jr. -- Negative media bias benefits gun rights activists / Bernie DeGroat

Media Violence
Louise I. Gerdes, ed. San Diego, CA : Greenhaven Press, 2004. 2nd edition, 191pp.
Main Library Stacks P96.V5 M428 2004
People continue to be concerned about media violence and the marketing of media violence to children. The authors in this anthology examine whether or not media violence is a serious problem, and if so how the government and society should respond.
1999 edition

Mental Illness
Mary E. Williams, ed. Farmington Hills, CA : Greenhaven Press, 2006. 238pp.
Main Library Stacks RC454 .M39 2007
Psychiatrists, psychologists, therapists, and patients continue to debate whether mental illnesses are primarily medical diseases with medical solutions or disorders springing from various social, cultural and environmental factors. Chapters include: How Serious a Problem Is Mental Illness? How Should Society Address Mentally Illness? What Mental Health Issues Do Children Face? What Treatments For Mental Illness Are Effective?
2000 edition

Middle East
William Dudley, ed. San Diego, CA : Greenhaven Press, 2004. 203pp.
Main Library Stacks HM1121 .M53 2004
The Middle East continues to be a source of tension and conflict with global ramifications. This anthology features voices within and outside the region debating the Israeli/Palestinian conflict, the role of religion, and American foreign policy in the region, and other key issues.
2000 edition
1982 edition

Missile Defense
William Dudley, ed. San Diego, Calif. : Greenhaven Press, 2003. 96pp.
Main Library Stacks UG743 .M577 2003
Also listed under At Issue series.
The United States has increased its funding and efforts to create a technological defense against missile attacks, despite warnings by some observers that this could lead to a new arms race. This anthology features a spectrum of opinions on the technological feasibility and geopolitical ramifications of the proposed system.

National Security
Helen Cothran, ed. San Diego, CA : Greenhaven Press, 2004. 208pp.
Main Library Stacks UA234 .N2476 2004
The September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on America have made security one of the nation's top priorities. The authors in this volume discuss the many threats to national security and debate the best ways to address those threats.

Nuclear War
Bonnie Szumski. San Diego, CA : Greenhaven Press, 1985. 249pp.
Main Library Stacks U263 .N7787 1985
Contents: How Would Nuclear War Begin? Would Humanity Survive a Nuclear War? Will Civil Defense Work? Will Nuclear Arms Agreements Work? Can Space Weapons Reduce the Risk of Nuclear War?

Obesity
Andrea C. Nakaya, ed. Farmington Hills, MI : Greenhaven Press, 2006. 203pp.
Main Library Stacks RC628 .O289 2006
Worldwide obesity rates have skyrocketed in recent years, particularly in the United States where two-thirds of the population is classified as obese. The authors of this anthology debate the causes and seriousness of the obesity epidemic, consider where responsibility for obesity lies, and discuss ways to reduce it.

Oil
Andrea C. Nakaya, ed. Farmington Hills, MI : Greenhaven Press, 2006. 244pp.
Main Library Stacks HD9565 .O55 2006
Opposing Viewpoints in Social Issues
William Dudley. San Diego, CA : Greenhaven Press, 2000. 360pp.
Main Library Stacks HN59.2 .S624 2000
This anthology gathers in one volume clashing arguments covering eight of today’s hottest social controversies. Chapters include: Is the Death Penalty a Just and Effective Punishment? What Ethics Should Govern Abortion? Should Affirmative Action Be Utilized to Remedy Discrimination? What Should Govern Public Health Policies on Smoking? Is Alcohol beneficial for Human Health? Should Limits be Placed Genetic Engineering? Should Euthanasia be Allowed? Can Gun Control Laws Prevent Violence?

Paranormal Phenomena
Paul A. Winters. San Diego, CA : Greenhaven Press, 1997. 200pp.
Main Library Stacks BF1031 .P332 1997
Viewpoints from scientists, psychics, skeptics, and believers explore the existence of UFOs, ESP, and the afterlife in this anthology. Chapters include the following topics: Are UFOs Extraterrestrial Spacecraft? Is There Life After Death? Does ESP Exist? Is Belief in Paranormal Phenomena Unscientific?

The Patriot Act
Louise I. Gerdes, ed. Farmington Hills, MI : Greenhaven Press, 2005. 219pp.
Gast Business Library KF9430 .P38 2005
Shortly after the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, Congress passed a complex, 342-page bill-the USA PATRIOT Act-to help the government fight its war on terrorism. Since the bill was signed on October 26, 2001, the Patriot Act has become the subject of intense controversy. The authors in this anthology present differing views on whether the Patriot Act protects national security, violates civil liberties, and whether it should or should not be expanded.

Police Brutality
Sheila Fitzgerald, ed. Farmington Hills, MI : Greenhaven Press, 2006. 184pp.
Main Library Stacks HV8141 .P565 2007
Well-publicized accounts of police misconduct have raised the public’s concern about police brutality. In this anthology, police officers, civil rights activists and politicians consider how best to fight crime without infringing on civil rights. Contents: Is Misconduct by Law Enforcement a Serious Problem? -- What Factors Cause Police Brutality? -- Does the War on Terror Invite Law Enforcement Abuse? -- How Can Police Misconduct be Reduced?
2001 edition

Political Scandals
William Dudley. San Diego, CA : Greenhaven Press, 2001. 175pp.
Main Library Stacks JK2249 .P648 2001
Contributors examine the growing significance of scandal in American politics and analyze issues ranging from campaign finance reform to the impeachment of President Bill Clinton. Contents: How Serious Is the Problem of Political Scandals in America? -- How Relvant is Private Morality to Public Office? -- Case Study: Was President Bill Clinton's Impeachment Justified? -- What Reforms Can Prevent Political Coruption?

Political Spectrum
David L. Bender, Bruno Leone, eds. St. Paul, Minn. : Greenhaven Press, c1986. Rev. 2nd ed. 211pp.
Main Library Stacks JA84.U5 P64 1986

Pollution
Louise I. Gerdes, ed. Farmington Hills, MI : Greenhaven Press, 2006. 221pp.
Main Library Stacks TD176.7 .P636 2006
Pollution remains a contentious issue. The authors in this newly updated anthology debate several controversial questions, including whether various forms of pollution continue to be a serious problem, whether pollution poses a public health threat, and what policies and programs will best reduce pollution.
2000 edition

Popular Culture
John Woodward, ed. Farmington Hills, MI : Greenhaven Press, 2005. 202pp.
Main Library Stacks HN90.M3 P66 2005
The value and impact of popular culture are vigorously debated by the authors in this anthology. Popular culture is broad and diverse, including such varied topics as video games, films, fashion, pornography, professional wrestling, and reality TV. Some of the arguments are as new as today's latest technology, while others date back thousands of years.

Population
Karen F. Balkin, ed. Farmington Hills, MI : Greenhaven Press, 2005. 186pp.
Main Library Stacks HB871 .P6296 2005
One of the most important population trends today is the aging of developed countries' populations. In this volume, authors explore this issue along with other perennial population concerns, such as whether or not the growing human population poses a serious ecological threat.
2000 edition

Pornography
Helen Cothran. San Diego, CA : Greenhaven Press, 2002. 186pp.
Main Library Stacks HQ471 .P64619 2002
Contents: Is pornography harmful? -- Should pornography be censored? -- How should Internet pornography be regulated? -- What should be the feminist stance on pornography?
1997 edition

Poverty
Karen Balkin, ed. San Diego, CA : Greenhaven Press, 2004. 3rd edition, 222pp.
Main Library Stacks HC110.P6 P63 2004
Revised and updated to include welfare reform, faith-based charitable giving, minimum wage battles, and funding of the controversial marriage promotion program. Hunger and homelessness are covered in detail A full chapter is devoted to the problems and issues of global poverty such as poverty as a cause of terrorism.
1999 edition
1994 edition

Privacy
Jamuna Carroll, ed. Farmington Hills, MI : Greenhaven ; Thomson Gale, 2006, 252pp.
Main Library Stacks JC596.2.U5 P75 2006

Problems of Africa
Janelle Rohr. San Diego, CA : Greenhaven Press, 1986. 240pp.
Main Library Stacks HC800 .P76 1986

Problems With Death
David A. Becker and Cynthia S. Becker, eds. Farmington Hills, MI : Greenhaven Press; Thomson Gale, 2006. 247pp.
Main Library Stacks HQ1073.5 .U6 P76 2006
The most divisive and emotionally charged issues of the day — abortion, the death penalty, and euthanasia — all have one thing in common: They are matters of life and death. Authors debate these perpetually contentious issues in the following chapters: Is Abortion Moral? Is Capital Punishment Just? Should Society Condone Physician-Assisted Suicide? How Should Individuals View Death?
2000 edition

Prostitution and Sex Trafficking
Louise Gerdes, ed. Farmington Hills, Mich. : Greenhaven Press; Thomas Gale, 2006. 220pp.
Main Library Stacks HQ115 .P76 2006

Race Relations
James D. Torr, ed. Farmington Hills, MI : Greenhaven Press; Thomson Gale, 2005. 208pp.
Main Library Stacks E184.A1 R316 2005
It is an understatement to say that race is a sensitive issue in American society. Controversies over race relations range from disagreement over whether they are improving or not to complex questions about the effects of race-conscious policies on society. This volume explores these topics in the following chapters: What Is the State of Race Relations in America? Is Racism a Serious Problem? What Should the Government Do to Improve Race Relations? How Can Society Improve Race Relations?
2001 edition
1996 edition

Religion and Human Experience
David L. Bender and Bruno Leone. San Diego, CA : Greenhaven Press, 1985. 136pp.
Main Library Stacks BL50 .R44 1985
The prominent role religion has played in history and in individual lives has give rise to countless and relevant questions which social scientists, philosophers and theologians have been debating for centuries. What is the origin of humankind's religious "instinct"? How did the concept of God originate? Why does evil exist in a world created by a benevolent God? These and others are questions which can never be answered with certainty. In the final analysis, religious belief depends upon faith and faith, as St. Augustine wrote, "is to believe ... what we do not see." Yet the debate continues, a fact which, perhaps more than any others, underlines the significance of religion in all our lives.

Religion in America
Mary E. Williams, ed. Farmington Hills, MI : Greenhaven Press; Thomson Gale, 2006. 224pp.
Main Library Stacks BL2525 .R4645 2006
Contributors provide a diversity of views on both the private religious attitudes of Americans and the social significance of religious belief in the following chapters: Is America a Religious Nation? What Effect Does Religion Have on American Society? What Should Be Done to Accommodate Religious Freedom in America? What Values Should Religious Americans Support?
2002 edition

Rogue Nations
Louise Geddes, ed. Farmington Hills, MI : Greenhaven Press; Thomson Gale, 2006.
Main Library Stacks JZ5588 .R64 2006

Russia
William Dudley. San Diego, CA : Greenhaven Press, 2001. 203pp.
Main Library Stacks JN6699.A15 R87 2001
A decade after the fall of communism, Russia remains a country in turmoil. American and Russian experts debate the country’s prospects and its place in the world. Contents: What Are the Sources of Russia's Domestic Problems? -- What Are the Prospects for Democracy in Russia? -- What Should U.S. Foreign Policy Be Toward Russia? -- Does Russia Pose a Threat to the Rest of the World?

Science and Religion
David L. Bender, Bruno Leone, ed. San Diego, CA : Greenhaven Press, 1985. 144pp.
Main Library Stacks Q175.55 .B46 1985
Contents: Are Science and Religion Compatible? How Did the Universe Originate? How Did Life Originate? Should Science Be Influenced By Religion?

Sex
Mary E. Williams, ed. Farmington Hills, MI : Greenhaven Press ; Thomson Gale, 2006. 208pp.
Main Library Stacks HQ18.U5 S45 2006
Authors debate several issues such as premarital sex, gay marriage, and virginity pledges in this updated anthology. Chapters include: Are Sexual Ethics Eroding? What Sexual Norms Should Society Uphold? How Should Sex Education Be Conducted? Are Some Sexual Behaviors Unacceptable?
2000 edition

Sexual Values
Bruno Leone & M. Teresa O'Neill, ed. St. Paul, Mn : Greenhaven Press, 1983. 154pp.
Some of the most heated debates today involve sexual behavior and human sexuality. This anthology explores the following questions: Is Sex Eroding Moral Values? How Should Society Regard Gays and Lesbians? Is Pornography Harmful?

Sexual Violence
Mary E. Williams, ed. San Diego, CA : Greenhaven Press, 1997. 204pp.
Main Library Stacks HQ71 .S414 1997
The persistence of rape, sexual abuse, and other forms of sexual violence raises difficult questions about the causes of and best solutions for this age-old problem. Chapters include: What Causes Sexual Violence? How Serious a Problem Is Sexual Violence? How Should Society Address Sexual Victimization? How Can Sexual Violence Be Reduced?

Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Margarat Haerens, ed. Farmington Hills, MI : Greenhaven Press; Thomson Gale, 2006. 212pp.
Main Library Stacks RC200.25 .S48 2006
Explores the conflict between social conservatives and progressives over sex education and STD-prevention programs.

Social Justice
William Dudley, ed. Farmington Hills, MI : Greenhaven Press, 2005. 187pp.
Main Library Stacks HN90.S6 S56 2005
Many of today's leading issues turn on the question of what ethical obligations society has to its members, including those most weak and vulnerable. This volume features debates about economic inequality and the treatment of women and minorities in today's society. Both national and global justice issues are discussed.
1984 edition

Sports and Athletes
James D. Torr, ed. San Diego, CA : Greenhaven Press, 2005. 188pp.
Main Library Stacks GV706.8 .S6625 2005
From the high school and college programs to which students devote countless hours, to the multibillion-dollar professional sports industry, it is difficult to underestimate the popularity of sports in American society. Authors in this volume examine a variety of sports controversies in chapters such as Is Drug Use a Problem in Sports? and Do Sports Benefit Children?
1999 edition

Sports in America
William Dudley. San Diego, CA : Greenhaven Press, 1994. 263pp.
Main Library Stacks GV706.3 .S67 1994
Contents: How do sports affect America's youth? How should college athletics be reformed? How should professional sports be reformed? Is discrimination against minorities a serious problem in sports? Is sexism a serious problem in sports? Should steroids be banned from sports?

Students' Rights
Jamuna Carroll, ed. Farmington Hills, MI : Greenhaven Press, 2005. 207pp.
Gast Business Library KF4150 .S78 2005
Balancing school administrators' needs to ensure safe, orderly, and drug-free schools against students' rights to privacy and free expression is quite difficult. This anthology explores the necessity, legality, and effectiveness of school dress, speech, search, and zero tolerance policies, as well as legislation that affects students' access to education.

Suicide
Emma Carlson-Berle, ed. Farming Hills, MI : Greenhaven Press; Thomson Gale, 2006. 195pp.
Main Library Stacks HV6543 .S95 2006
John Paul II, Timothy E. Quill, and 22 others examine the ethical, legal, and causative issues of suicide in the following chapters: Is Suicide an Individual Right? Should Assisted Suicide Be Legal? What Causes Teen Suicide? How Can Suicide Be Prevented?
1998 edition
1992 edition available through interlibrary loan.

Teen Drug Abuse
Pamela Willwirth Aue, ed. Farmington Hills, MI : Greenhaven Press; Thomson Gale, 2006. 236pp.
Main Library Stacks HV5824.Y68 T435 2006
Why consider opposing viewpoints? -- Introduction -- Ch. 1. Is teen drug abuse a serious problem? Chapter preface ; 1. Teen drug abuse is decreasing / Office of National Drug Control Policy ; 2. The extent of teen drug abuse has not changed significantly / Erik Goldman ; 3. Binge drinking among youths is a serious problem / Jean Weinberg ; 4. Binge drinking is declining among youths / David J. Hanson ; 5. Teen marijuana use is a serious threat / Scott Burns ; 6. Teen marijuana use is not a serious threat / Brian C. Bennett ; 7. Teens are abusing prescription drugs / Carolyn Banta ; 8. Teen inhalant abuse is a serious problem / National Institute on Drug Abuse ; 9. Youths are abusing over-the-counter drugs / Donna Leinwand ; Periodical bibliography -- Ch. 2. What causes teen drug abuse? Chapter preface ; 1. Addiction is a brain disease / National Institute on Drug Abuse ; 2. Addiction is not a brain disease / Citizens Commission on Human Rights ; 3. Ritalin leads to drug abuse / Robert W. Lee ; 4. Ritalin does not lead to drug abuse / Michael Fumento ; 5. Medical marijuana laws encourage teens to use cannabis / Karen P. Tandy ; 6. Medical marijuana laws do not encourage teens to use cannibis / Karen O'Keefe and Mitch Earleywine ; 7. Drug treatment leads to substance abuse / Maia Szalavitz ; 8. Drug treatment combats substance abuse / Judy Shepps Battle ; Periodical bibliography -- Ch. 3. Do the media promote teen drug abuse? Chapter preface ; 1. Cigarette ads strongly influence teen smoking / Meg Gallogly ; 2. Cigarette ads do not strongly influence teen smoking / Alyse R. Lancaster and Kent M. Lancaster ; 3. Movies glamorize smoking / Dartmouth Medical School ; 4. Movies do not glamorize smoking / Jacob Sullum ; 5. Alcohol ads promote underage drinking / Center on Alcohol Marketing and Youth ; 6. Alcohol ads do not promote underage drinking / Robert A Levy ; Periodical bibliography -- Ch. 4. How can teen drug abuse be prevented? Chapter preface ; 1. Drug testing can deter teen drug use / Calvina L. Fay ; 2. Drug testing does not deter teen drug use / John R. Knight and Sharon Levy ; 3. Abstinence-only substance abuse education is effective / Jay Mathews ; 4. Abstinence-only susbstance abuse education is sometime ineffective / Marsha Rosenbaum ; Periodical bibliography -- For further discussion -- Organizations to contact -- Bibliography of books -- Index

Teenage Pregnancy
Stephen P. Thompson. San Diego, CA : Greenhaven Press, 1997. 190pp.
Main Library Stacks HQ759.4 .T46 1997
As the teenage pregnancy rate increases, experts seek ways to reverse this trend while meeting the needs of teenage mothers and their children. Charles Murray, Linda Villarosa, Ruth Rosen, Mike Males, and others examine the issues in the following chapters: Is Teenage Preganacy a Serious Problem? What Factors Contribute to Teenage Pregnancy? How Can Teenage Pregnancy Be Prevented? What New initiatives Would Reduce Teen Pregnancy?

Teenage Sexuality
Ken R. Wells, ed. Detroit : Greenhaven Press ; Thomson Gale, 2006. 224pp.
Main Library Stacks HQ27 .T422 2006
Teenage sexuality is one of the most controversial and divisive topics in American society today. This collection of articles, most in pro/con pairs, help students frame the debate on specific areas of teen sex.
2001 edition

Teens at Risk
Auriana Ojeda, ed. San Diego, CA : Greenhaven Press, 2003. 203pp.
Main Library Stacks HV1431 .T44 2003
Life can be difficult for teenagers. Divorce, violence, peer pressure, and other factors sometimes make adolescence especially tricky. This anthology contains the following chapters: What Factors Put Teens at Risk? How Can the Adverse Consequences of Teenage Sex and Pregnancy be Reduced/ How Can Society Deal with Teenage Crime and Violence? How Can Teen Substance Abuse Be Reduced?
1999 edition

Television
Jamuna Carroll, ed. Farmington Hills, MI : Greenhaven Press, 2006. 207pp.
Main Library Stacks PN1992.6 .T377 2006
Since the advent of television, analysts have debated whether TV shows and commercials have an influence on viewers and on society. This anthology explores the role television may play in obesity, aggression, and stereotyping and its effects on viewers' morals and self-esteem. Also covers how programming should be regulated.

Terminal Illness
Andrea C. Nakaya, ed. Farmington Hills, MI : Greenhaven Press, 2005. 204pp.
Main Library Stacks R726.8 .T46465 2005
As a result of continual medical innovation, the nature of terminal illness has changed, with patients now anticipating death for months, or even years, in advance. The authors of this anthology present various opinions on the best way to care for the terminally ill and their friends and family, including a debate on the role of euthanasia.
2001 edition

Terrorism
Michelle E. Houle, ed. Farmington Hills, MI : Greenhaven Press; Thomson Gale, 2005. 170pp.
Main Library Stacks HV6431 .T4573 2005
In the wake of September 11, 2001, the world has become more aware of the dangers of terrorism. The contributors to this volume debate the seriousness of the threat, the causes of terrorism, and how the United States and international community should respond.
2004 edition
2000 edition
1986 edition available through Interlibrary Loan

Third World
David M. Haugen, ed. Farmington Hills, MI : Thomson/Gale/Greenhaven Press, 2006. 230pp.
Main Library Stacks HN980 .T452 2006
The critical issues and problems of the Third World are evaluated in this anthology. The future of Third World nations is also examined. Chapters include: What Are the Problems Facing Third World Countries? How Can Third World Development Be Achieved? Can Third World Nations Form Lasting Democracies? What is the First World's Role in the Third World?
2000 edition available through interlibrary loan.
1995 edition

Tobacco and Smoking
Karen F. Balkin, ed. Main Library Stacks HV5733 .T62 2005
Many twenty-first century health and social issues surrounding tobacco and smoking are examined in this thoughtful revision. The anthology includes a new international chapter that explores the worldwide health and economic impacts of tobacco use.
1998 edition

Trade
William Dudley, ed. San Diego, CA : Greenhaven Press, 1991. 264p.
Main Library Stacks HF1455 .T644 1991
Article address the pros and cons of free trade versus protectionism.

Urban America
Laura K. Egendorf, ed. Farmington Hills, MI : Greenhaven Press, 2005. 223pp.
Main Library Stacks HT123 .U724 2005
Cities are the center of much of American life. The authors in this anthology evaluate the state of urban America in the following chapters: What Problems is Urban America Facing? What Government Programs Would Improve Urban America? How Can the Lives of Urban Children Be Improved? What Is the Future of Urban America?

Vietnam War
William Dudley & David Bender, ed. San Diego, CA : Greenhaven Press, 1990. 240pp.
Main Library Stacks DS558.2 .V54 1990
Presents opposing viewpoints on various aspects of the Vietnam War, including the reasons for American involvement, the failure of United States policy there, and the effects on veterans. Contents: Why did the U.S. become involved in Vietnam? Why did U.S. policy fail in Vietnam? What are the legacies of Vietnam? How has the Vietnam War affected veterans? What should U.S. policy be toward Indochina?
1984 edition

Violence
Louise Gerdes, ed. Farmington Hills, MI : Greenhaven Press (Thomson/Gale), 2008. 234pp. On order 01/09/08
The problem of violence in American society is examined and debated by the authors in this anthology. Chapters include: Is Violence a Serious Problem? -- What Factors Contribute to Human Violence? -- What Factors Lead to Youth Violence? -- How Should Society Respond to Violence?
2001 edition
1996 edition

Violence in America
Janelle Rohr. San Diego, CA : Greenhaven Press, 1990. 288pp.
Main Library Stacks HN90.V5 V548 1990
Various authors debate the causes of violence, the prevalance of family and teen violence, the motivation of serial killers, and ways to reduce violence.

War
Louise I. Gerdes, ed. Farmington Hills, MI : Greenhaven Press, 2005. 239pp.
Main Library Stacks HM1121 .W37 2005
Authors in this newly updated anthology debate controversies surrounding the causes and conduct of war, including under what circumstances war is justified, how prisoners and civilians should be treated, and what measures, if any, will prevent wars.
1999 edition

War and Human Nature
David L. Bender, Bruno Leone. San Diego, CA : Greenhaven Press, 1985. 212pp.
Main Library Stacks U21 .B397 1985
Contents: Are Humans Aggressive By Nature? -- What Causes War? -- Is Nuclear War Justifiable? -- What is a War Crime? -- Are Peace Movements Effective?

War on Drugs
Tamara L. Roleff, ed. San Diego, CA : Greenhaven Press, 2004. 2nd edition, 222pp.
Main Library Stacks HV5825 .W381285 2004
Every year the U.S. budgets millions of dollars for the war on drugs but there is no consensus on whether the fight to combat illegal drug use is a success or a failure. Chapters in this all-new anthology include: Is the War on Drugs Succeeding? Is There a Link Between the War on Drugs and Terrorism? Which Policies Are Working in the War on Drugs? Should Illegal Drugs Be Legalized?
1998 edition
1990 edition

War on Terrorism
Karen F. Balkin, ed. Farmington Hills, MI : Greenhaven Press; Thomson Gale, 2005. 206pp.
Main Library Stacks HV6432 .W373 2005
Issues covered include: Is the war on terrorism justified? Is the domestic war on terrorism a threat to civil liberties? Will the domestic antiterrorism measures make Americans safer? How is the U.S. war on terrorism affecting the world? Not only does the U.S. face the enormous task of reducing the threats posed by terrorists, including their use of biological weapons, U.S. officials are also subject to criticisms, as the wide range of views in this volume demonstrate.

Weapons of Mass Destruction
James D. Torr, ed. San Diego, CA : Greenhaven Press, 2005. 207pp.
Main Library Stacks U793 .W43277 2005
Preventing the spread of biological, chemical, and nuclear weapons has become one of the main goals of U.S. defense policy, driving both homeland security initiatives and confrontations rogue states. The viewpoints in the volume examine WMD threats from terrorist groups and "axis of evil" nations in the following chapters: How Likely Is an Attack Involving Weapons of Mass Destruction? How Should the United States Deal with Countries that Threaten to Develop Weapons of Mass Destruction? What Policies Should the United States Adopt Toward Nuclear Weapons? How Can the United States Defend Itself Against Weapons of Mass Destruction?
1999 edition

Welfare
Paul A. Winters, ed. San Diego, CA : Greenhaven Press, 1997. 208pp.
Main Library Stacks HV95 .W453 1997
Bill Clinton, Chris Tilly, John Engler, and 32 others debate whether welfare provides a safety net for those in need or encourages dependency on government handouts. Chapters include: Is Welfare Necessary? -- Does Welfare Encourage Dependency? -- Is Abuse of the Welfare System a Serious Problem? -- How Should the Welfare System be Reformed?

Welfare State
David L. Bender, ed. San Diego, CA : Greenhaven Press, 1985. 129pp.
Main Library Stacks HV95 .W472 1985
Contents: Does the Welfare State Benefit Society? -- Should the Welfare State Be Reformed? -- What is the Role of Social Security? -- Are there Alteratives to Social Security?

What is Sexual Harassment
Karin Swisher, ed. San Diego, Calif. : Greenhaven Press, c1995. 91pp.
Main Library Stacks HQ1237 .W48 1995

Work
Scott Barbour, ed. San Diego, CA : Greenhaven Press, 1995. 312pp.
Main Library Stacks HD6955 .W667 1995
The expectation of steady employment that many workers relied on in economic good times has taken a tumble. Chapters include: How Should the U.S. Workforce Be Educated? -- Should Government Intervene in the Job Market? -- What Role Should Labor Unions Play in the Workplace? -- How Should Equality in the Workplace Be Achieved? -- How Should Work and Society Be Reconciled?

Working Women
Mary E. Williams and Brenda Stalcup, ed. San Diego, CA : Greenhaven Press, 1998. 186pp.
Main Library Stacks HD6053 .W6773 1998
The rise in the number of women who work outside the home has led to debate over such issues as equal pay, the "glass ceiling," and the effects of working mothers on the family. Chapters include: What Are the Effects of Women's Increased Participation in the Workforce? -- HOw Serious is Discrimination Against Female Workers? -- How Serious a Problem is Sexual Harassment in the Workplace? -- Should Women Serve in the Military?

World Religion
Mark Wilson, ed. Farmington Hills, MI : Greenhaven; Thomson Gale, 2006. 236pp.
Main Library Stacks BL25 .W67 2006

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