Pines and Plains Libraries

Pub. Date

Description

A collection of articles and historical documents which present opposing viewpoints on the issue of slavery in the United States.

5) The American frontier: opposing viewpoints

Author

Jones, Mary Ellen, 1937-

6) The Bill of Rights: Opposing viewpoints

Series

Pub. Date

1994.

Description

This book includes opposing essays on freedom of speech, the separation of church and state, national security, the Warren court and the due process revolution, and more.

7) The Great Depression: opposing viewpoints

Series

Pub. Date

[1994]

Description

Uses primary sources to debate the Great Depression.

8) Puritanism: opposing viewpoints

Author

Dudley, William, 1964-

9) The Civil War: opposing viewpoints

Author

Dudley, William, 1964-

10) The creation of the constitution: opposing viewpoints

Author

Dudley, William, 1964-

11) Isolationism: opposing viewpoints

Author

Chalberg, John

12) Reconstruction: opposing viewpoints

Series

Pub. Date

[1995]

Description

Participants and historians express contrasting views of the purpose of Reconstruction, moderate and radical approaches, the role of Blacks in society, the end of the era, and reasons why it failed.

13) The civil rights movement: opposing viewpoints

Author

Dudley, William, 1964-

14) The women's rights movement: opposing viewpoints

Author

Stalcup, Brenda

15) The 1960s: opposing viewpoints

Series

Pub. Date

[1997]

16) African Americans: opposing viewpoints

Author

Dudley, William, 1964-

17) Asian Americans: opposing viewpoints

Author

Dudley, William, 1964-

18) World War II: opposing viewpoints

Series

Pub. Date

[1997]

19) Biomedical ethics: opposing viewpoints

Author

Roleff, Tamara L., 1959-

20) The industrial revolution: opposing viewpoints

Series

Formats

Description

Uses primary sources to illustrate the debates over issues related to the Industrial Revolution, presenting opposing viewpoints on topics such as pre-Civil War industrialization, the rise of Unionism, and the social effects of the Industrial Revolution

21) Native Americans: opposing viewpoints

Author

Dudley, William, 1964-

22) The Vietnam war: opposing viewpoints

Author

Dudley, William, 1964-

23) Epidemics: opposing viewpoints

Author

Dudley, William, 1964-

24) Human nature: opposing viewpoints

Author

Schmidt, Mark Ray, 1953-

25) Africa: opposing viewpoints

Author

Dudley, William, 1964-

26) Education: opposing viewpoints

Author

Williams, Mary E., 1960-

27) The Middle East: opposing viewpoints

Author

Williams, Mary E., 1960-

28) Opposing viewpoints in social issues

Author

Dudley, William, 1964-

29) Political scandals

Author

Dudley, William, 1964-

30) Population: opposing viewpoints

Author

Hohm, Charles F.

31) Sex: opposing viewpoints

Author

Williams, Mary E., 1960-

32) Endangered species: opposing viewpoints

Author

Cothran, Helen

33) Extremist groups: opposing viewpoints

Series

Pub. Date

[2001]

34) Gangs: opposing viewpoints

Series

Pub. Date

2000

Description

Presents various articles that present opposing viewpoints about the reasons behind gang behavior, the breadth of the problem of gang violence, and how our society and our judicial system can deal with the problem.

35) Interracial America

Author

Williams, Mary E

Series

Pub. Date

2001

Description

223p.

36) Police brutality: opposing viewpoints

Series

Pub. Date

[2001]

Description

Presents a collection of essays covering various viewpoints regarding police brutality

37) Race relations: opposing viewpoints

Author

Williams, Mary E., 1960-

38) Russia

Author

Dudley, William, 1964-

39) Terminal illness: opposing viewpoints

Author

Williams, Mary E., 1960-

40) Violence: opposing viewpoints

Author

Egendorf, Laura K., 1973-

41) Adoption: opposing viewpoints

Author

Espejo, Roman, 1977-

42) An aging population: opposing viewpoints

Author

Egendorf, Laura K., 1973-

43) Censorship: opposing viewpoints

Series

Pub. Date

2002

Description

Essays examine whether speech and art which are found to be offensive should be exempt from the protection guaranteed by the First Amendment. Contains twenty-five essays in which the authors debate issues of censorship and freedom of speech, considering whether the right to free speech should be restricted, and discussing censorship as it relates to pornography, schools and libraries, and the arts and entertainment industries.

44) Energy alternatives: opposing viewpoints

Author

Cothran, Helen

45) Gambling: opposing viewpoints

Author

Torr, James D., 1974-

46) Gun violence: opposing viewpoints

Author

Torr, James D., 1974-

47) The homeless: opposing viewpoints

Author

Hurley, Jennifer A., 1973-

48) Pornography: opposing viewpoints

Author

Cothran, Helen

49) Religion in America: opposing viewpoints

Author

Dudley, William, 1964-

50) Work

Author

Haley, James, 1968-

51) America's youth

Author

Espejo, Roman, 1977-

52) Black Magic and Witches: Fact or Fiction?

Author

Roleff, Tamara

Series

Pub. Date

2003c

Description

Greenhavens Press's Fact or Fiction? series exposes the occult, the paranormal, and the mysterious to the light of critical thinking. Each volume centers on one mysterious phenomenon, event, or legend. Experts, scholars, and enthusiasts present arguments for and against its existence. A general introduction orients the reader to the topic. Finally, and in-depth epilogue leads readers through an analysis of the evidence to draw their own conculusions....

53) Chemical dependency: opposing viewpoints

Series

Pub. Date

[2003]

54) Culture wars: opposing viewpoints

Author

Williams, Mary E., 1960-

55) Death and dying: opposing viewpoints

Author

Haley, James, 1968-

56) Discrimination

Author

Williams, Mary E., 1960-

57) The family

Author

Ojeda, Auriana, 1977-

58) Health care: opposing viewpoints

Author

Balkin, Karen, 1949-

59) Human rights: opposing viewpoints

Author

Egendorf, Laura K., 1973-

60) India and Pakistan: opposing viewpoints

Author

Dudley, William, 1964-

61) Paranormal phenomena: opposing viewpoints

Author

Williams, Mary E., 1960-

62) Suicide: opposing viewpoints

Series

Pub. Date

c2003

Description

Presents discussion and debate on the topic of suicide, including its acceptability from a moral viewpoint, teen suicide, suicide among gay teens, mood disorders as a cause of suicide, physician-assisted suicide, suicide prevention, gun restrictions to prevent suicide, school programs to educate about suicide.

63) Teenage pregnancy: opposing viewpoints

Series

Pub. Date

[2003]

Description

A collection of essays that explore the issue of teenage pregnancy, discussing the extent of the problem, factors that contribute to teenage pregnancy, and what measures would most effectively balance the needs of teen mothers, their children, and society.

64) Teens at risk: opposing viewpoints

Author

Ojeda, Auriana, 1977-

65) Welfare

Author

Haley, James, 1968-

66) Alcohol: opposing viewpoints

Series

Description

Essays explore varying viewpoints on issues surrounding alcohol, including the health benefits of alcohol, alcohol abuse, alcoholism treatments, and government regulation of alcohol.

67) Biological warfare: opposing viewpoints

Series

Pub. Date

c2004

Description

Contains twenty-three articles in which the authors provide varying perspectives on the issue of biological warfare, debating the seriousness of the danger of biological weapons, nations and groups that pose the greatest threat, U.S. preparedness, and prevention measures.

68) Endangered oceans: opposing viewpoints

Series

Pub. Date

c2004

69) Genetic engineering: opposing viewpoints

Series

Description

Examines arguments for opposite sides of the debate over genetic engineering, including ethical issues, the risks and benefits of genetically engineered crops, cloning of humans and animals, and whether and how genetic engineering should be regulated.

70) Hate groups: opposing viewpoints

Series

Pub. Date

[2004]

Description

Provides an overview of the many opinions and issues surrounding hate groups, their beliefs, and actions.

71) Immigration: opposing viewpoints

Author

Williams, Mary E., 1960-

72) Iraq: opposing viewpoints

Series

Pub. Date

[2004]

Description

Contains twenty-six essays that provide opposing viewpoints on issues related to the U.S.-led war on Iraq in 2003, debating whether the war was justified, the role of the U.S. in Iraq, the type of government Iraq should have, and the country's prospects for the future.

73) Islam: opposing viewpoints

Author

Dudley, William, 1964-

74) Media violence: opposing viewpoints

Author

Gerdes, Louise I., 1953-

75) The Middle East: opposing viewpoints

Series

Pub. Date

c2004

76) Poverty: opposing viewpoints

Series

Pub. Date

[2004]

Description

Presents discussion and debate on the topic of poverty in the United States of America (including hunger, the lack of health insurance for the poor, homelessness, unwed mothers, substance abuse, housing discrimination, government programs to assist the poor), as well as global poverty (including terrorism, globalization, overpopulation, world hunger.)

77) Terrorism: opposing viewpoints

Series

Description

Provides essays offering varying opinions on terrorism, covering such topics as the causes of terrorism, antiterrorism legislation, war, and the United Nations.

78) War on drugs: opposing viewpoints

Series

Pub. Date

[2004]

Description

Presents discussion and debate on the topic of the war on drugs, including illegal drugs, law enforcement, racism, terrorism, mandatory minimum sentences, drug abuse resistance education programs, legalization of marijuana, medical marijuana.

79) Africa

Series

Pub. Date

2005

80) American values: opposing viewpoints

Series

Pub. Date

[2005]

Description

Provides a collection of articles that offer varying viewpoints on the subject of values and morality in the United States, covering such topics as patriotism, religion in America, and popular culture.

81) Censorship: opposing viewpoints

Series

Pub. Date

c2005

82) Constructing a life philosophy

Author

Williams, Mary E., 1960-

83) Drug abuse: opposing viewpoints

Series

Pub. Date

2005

84) Education: opposing viewpoints

Series

Pub. Date

c2005

Description

Provides a collection of essays that cover varying viewpoints on the subject of education in the United States, including such topics as tuition vouchers, character education, and standardized testing.

85) Epidemics: opposing viewpoints

Series

Opposing viewpoints series
At issue

Pub. Date

2005

86) The ethics of euthanasia

Series

Pub. Date

c2005

87) Extremist groups: opposing viewpoints

Author

Balkin, Karen, 1949-

88) The Internet: opposing viewpoints

Author

Torr, James D., 1974-

89) Israel

Series

Pub. Date

[2005]

Description

Presents twenty-four essays that argue opposing points regarding the roots of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, whether Israel should exist, whether peace in the region is possible, and what the U.S.'s policy toward Israel should be; and includes discussion questions, a chronology, and an annotated list of related organizations.

90) Juvenile crime: opposing viewpoints

Series

Formats

Description

An anthology of articles on crimes and violent acts committed by juveniles in the United States, discussing whether or not juveniles should be tried as adults, gang activities, and the causes of juvenile crime.

91) Male/female roles

Series

Pub. Date

c2005

92) Mass media

Series

Pub. Date

c2005

93) The Patriot Act: opposing viewpoints

Series

Pub. Date

[2005]

Description

Presents a collection of articles that offer varying viewpoints on the subject of the Patriot Act.

94) Popular culture: opposing viewpoints

Series

Pub. Date

[2005]

Description

Presents a collection of thirty essays that debate the influence of American popular culture around the world, and addresses issues such as the value of reality TV programs, video games, and rap music, vulgarity, obscenity, and violence in the media, and more.

95) Population: opposing viewpoints

Author

Balkin, Karen, 1949-

96) Race relations: opposing viewpoints

Series

Pub. Date

[2005]

Description

Authors debate the state of race relations in the United States and give various opinions about the effects of race-conscious policies on society.

97) Social justice: opposing viewpoints

Author

Dudley, William, 1964-

98) Sports and athletes: opposing viewpoints

Series

Pub. Date

[2005]

Description

Contains twenty essays that provide various perspectives on sports and athletes, debating the benefits of sports to children, whether college sports should be reformed, the problem of discrimination in sports, and drug use.

99) Students' rights

Series

Pub. Date

[2006]

Description

Presents a collection of twenty-five essays that address the controversial issues of student's rights, and discusses school policies in regard to free expression of speech and when that expression becomes inappropriate.

100) Terminal illness: opposing viewpoints

Author

Nakaya, Andrea C., 1976-

101) Tobacco and smoking

Series

Pub. Date

[2005]

Description

Provides a collection of articles that offer varying viewpoints on the subjects of tobacco and smoking, covering such topics as secondhand smoke, nicotine addiction, and cigarette taxes.

102) Urban America: opposing viewpoints

Author

Egendorf, Laura K., 1973-

103) War

Author

Gerdes, Louise I., 1953-

104) Weapons of mass destruction: opposing viewpoints

Series

Pub. Date

[2005]

Description

Provides a collection of articles that offer varying viewpoints on the subject of weapons of mass destruction, covering such topics as biological terrorism, the U.S. policy towards nuclear weapons, and a missile defense system.

105) Abortion: opposing viewpoints

Author

Torr, James D., 1974-

106) Adoption

Series

Pub. Date

[2006]

Description

A series of essays provides positive and negative views of abortion, including the issue of open adoption, whose rights are the most important when adoption occurs, and whether interracial, international, and homosexual adoption should be encouraged.

107) Advertising

Author

Egendorf, Laura K., 1973-

108) Afghanistan

Author

Woodward, John, 1958-

109) America in the twenty-first century

Author

Nakaya, Andrea C., 1976-

110) Animal rights: an opposing viewpoints guide

Author

O'Neill, Terry, 1944-

111) Cars in America

Author

Nakaya, Andrea C., 1976-

112) The Catholic Church: opposing viewpoints

Series

Pub. Date

c2006

Description

Authors offer differing opinions on the political, ethical, and theological controversies surrounding the Catholic Church.

113) China

Author

Haugen, David M., 1969-

114) Cloning

Author

Roleff, Tamara L., 1959-

115) Conserving the environment

Author

Dupler, Doug

116) The death penalty: an opposing viewpoints guide

Author

Dudley, William, 1964-

117) Democracy

Author

Wilson, Mike, 1954-

118) Energy alternatives

Author

Passero, Barbara

119) Energy alternatives: an opposing viewpoints guide

Author

Friedman, Lauri S.

120) Ethics

Author

DiMauro, Laurie

121) Euthanasia: opposing viewpoints

Author

Snyder, Carrie

122) Food

Series

Pub. Date

[2006]

Description

Presents a collection of essays exploring varying viewpoints on food, covering such topics as the safety of America's food supply, the mistreatment of animals on factory farms, the causes of hunger in the world, and the link between fast food and obesity.

123) Global warming: opposing viewpoints

Series

Pub. Date

[2006]

Description

Presents discussion and debate on the topic of global warming, including whether it is caused by human activity or natural causes, if it is a serious risk to humanity and other life on the planet, melting of polar ice caps, greenhouse gas emissions, long-term effects of global warming, and the Kyoto Protocol.

124) Globalization

Author

Gerdes, Louise I., 1953-

125) Gun violence: opposing viewpoints

Series

Pub. Date

[2006]

Description

Provides a collection of essays that offer varying viewpoints on the subject of gun violence, covering such topics as the constitutionality of gun control, procurement of guns by terrorists and violent criminals, and gun ownership as a means of self-defense.

126) Humanity's future

Author

Gerdes, Louise I., 1953-

127) Illegal immigration

Series

Pub. Date

[2006]

Description

Presents a collection of essays that offer varying viewpoints on the subject of illegal immigration, discussing such issues as the hiring of illegal aliens, civilian patrols, sanctuary policies, racism, and the militarization of the American border.

128) Immigration

Author

Egendorf, Laura K., 1973-

129) Interracial America: opposing viewpoints

Author

Stanford, Eleanor

130) Iran

Author

Egendorf, Laura K., 1973-

131) Marijuana: opposing viewpoints

Series

Pub. Date

[2006]

Description

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.

132) Obesity: opposing viewpoints

Series

Pub. Date

[2006]

Description

Authors present varying opinions on the seriousness of obesity, its causes, and various treatments including gastric bypass and weight-loss drugs.

133) Oil

Author

Nakaya, Andrea

Series

Pub. Date

c2006

Description

Opposing viewpoints on the oil industry and it's future.

134) Pollution: opposing viewpoints

Author

Gerdes, Louise I., 1953-

135) Privacy

Series

Pub. Date

[2006]

Description

Looks at all sides in several arguments concerning the right to privacy, including debates about the Patriot Act, traveler searches, national identity cards, and public video surveillance.

136) Problems with death

Author

Becker, David A. (David Allison)

137) Prostitution and sex trafficking

Series

Pub. Date

2007

Description

Twenty-three essays debate issues regarding child and adult prostitution and sex trafficking, discussing the problem's extent, nature, and contributing factors; policies; and society's views of prostitution.

138) Religion in America: opposing viewpoints

Series

Pub. Date

c2006

Description

Contains twenty-eight essays that argue opposing sides on issues regarding religion in America, debating whether America is a religious nation, the effect of religion on American society, how religious freedom should be accommodated in America, and what values religious Americans should support.

139) Rogue nations

Author

Gerdes, Louise I., 1953-

140) Sex

Series

Formats

Description

Opposing viewpoints series
At issue

A collection of writings, including articles, essays, speeches, cartoons, and book excerpts, that examine various viewpoints regarding marriage, sexual ethics, societal norms, sex education, homosexuality, and other topics related to sex.

141) Sexually transmitted diseases

Author

Haerens, Margaret

142) Teen drug abuse

Author

Aue, Pamela Willwerth

143) Television

Author

Carroll, Jamuna

144) World religion

Author

Wilson, Mike

145) Alternative medicine

Author

Haugen, David M., 1969-

146) America's global influence

Author

Haugen, David M., 1969-

147) Animal experimentation

Series

Description

Contains twenty-six essays in which various authors debate issues related to animal experimentation, discussing animal rights, the ethics of animal experimentation, methods of experimentation, and other related topics.

148) Assisted suicide: an opposing viewpoints guide

Author

Friedman, Lauri S.

149) Biomedical ethics

Author

Wagner, Viqi, 1953-

150) Discrimination

Series

Pub. Date

[2008]

Description

Examines whether discrimination based on gender, race, sexual orientation, and religion exists in the United States, how these prejudices impact American society, the effectiveness of affirmative action, and the impact of the U.S. government on the issue.

151) Eating Disorders

Author

Wagner Viqi, editor

Series

Pub. Date

c2007

152) Endangered species

Author

Wagner, Viqi, 1953-

153) Gambling

Author

Haugen, David M., 1969-

154) Gun control

Series

Pub. Date

c2007

155) The homeless

Author

Gerdes, Louise I., 1953-

156) Hunting

Author

Laney, Dawn

157) Legal system

Author

Hanrahan, Clare

158) Mental illness

Series

Pub. Date

[2007]

Description

Selections from magazine articles, speeches, and other sources examining the issue of mental illness in the United States.

159) Military draft

Author

Wagner, Viqi, 1953-

160) National security

Series

Pub. Date

[2007]

Description

Presents a collection of essays exploring varying viewpoints on national security and the prevention of terrorism in the United States.

161) Nation-building

Series

Pub. Date

c2007

162) North & South Korea

Author

Gerdes, Louise I., 1953-

163) Opposing viewpoints in American history: from colonial times to Reconstruction

Author

Dudley, William, 1964-

164) Police brutality

Author

Fitzgerald, Sheila

165) Reproductive technologies

Author

Naff, Clay Farris

166) Stem cells

Author

Langwith, Jacqueline

167) Technology and society

Author

Haugen, David M., 1969-

168) Africa

Author

Haugen, David M., 1969-

169) Alcohol

Author

Nakaya, Andrea C., 1976-

170) America's youth

Author

Carroll, Jamuna

171) Bioterrorism

Author

Langwith, Jacqueline

172) Coal

Series

Pub. Date

[2008]

Description

Presents a collection of essays with different viewpoints on the topic of coal, with discussions on whether coal mining is safe, whether coal use is justified or should be banned, and whether money should be invested in developing clean coal technology.

173) Culture wars

Author

Young, Mitchell

174) Discrimination

Series

Pub. Date

[2008]

Description

Examines whether discrimination based on gender, race, sexual orientation, and religion exists in the United States, how these prejudices impact American society, the effectiveness of affirmative action, and the impact of the U.S. government on the issue.

175) Divorce

Author

Wilson, Mike, 1954-

176) Eco-architecture

Author

Fisanick, Christina

177) The European Union

Author

Merino, Noel

178) Family

Author

Miller, Karen, 1973-

179) Feminism

Author

Fisanick, Christina

180) Gateway drugs

Author

Merino, Noel

181) Global resources

Series

Pub. Date

c2008

182) Health care

Author

Haugen, David M., 1969-

183) Human rights

Series

Pub. Date

c2008

184) Labor unions

Author

Wagner, Viqi, 1953-

185) Medicine

Author

Gerdes, Louise I., 1953-

186) Paranormal phenomena

Series

Pub. Date

[2008]

Description

This book is a collection of articles in which authors debate whether paranormal phenomena exist, whether the government should support the paranormal, and whether educational effort will be sufficient to reduce the tendency to hold paranormal beliefs.

187) The pharmaceutical industry

Author

Carroll, Jamuna

188) Poverty

Author

Wagner, Viqi, 1953-

189) The presidential election process

Series

Pub. Date

[2008]

Description

Provides varying perspectives on the presidential election process in the United States, discussing the nomination of candidates, campaign spending, media influence, and the electoral college.

190) Religion and sexuality

Author

Hillstrom, Kevin, 1963-

191) Resurgent diseases

Series

Pub. Date

[2009]

Description

Articles, speeches, excerpts and other material which present a variety of opinions on the subject of infectious diseases.

192) School policies

Author

Carroll, Jamuna

193) Self-mutilation

Author

Williams, Mary E., 1960-

194) Suicide

Author

Langwith, Jacqueline

195) Teens at risk

Author

Watkins, Christine, 1951-

196) Terrorism

Author

Wilson, Mike, 1954-

197) Tobacco and smoking

Author

Hunnicutt, Susan

198) Transportation

Author

Gerdes, Louise I., 1953-

199) Violence

Author

Gerdes, Louise I., 1953-

200) Welfare

Author

Haugen, David M., 1969-

201) Working women

Author

Fisanick, Christina

202) Addiction

Series

Pub. Date

c2009

Description

Debates current views on various kinds of addictions discussing what an addiction is, how it can be prevented and treated, and its effects on relationships.

203) The aging population

Author

Swarts, Katherine

204) Agricultural subsidies

Series

Pub. Date

[2010]

Description

A collection of essays that examine varying perspectives on agricultural subsidies, including why they exist, why some people are opposed to them, how they could be eliminated, what alternatives are available, and other related topics

205) American values

Author

Haugen, David M., 1969-

206) Atheism: opposing viewpoints

Series

Pub. Date

[2009]

Description

Articles on the topic of atheism, exploring disparate views and opinions.

207) Behavioral disorders

Author

Gerdes, Louise I., 1953-

208) Child abuse

Author

Williams, Heidi

209) Childbirth

Author

Fisanick, Christina

210) Consumerism

Series

Pub. Date

c2010

Description

This book is a collection of articles in which authors debate whether consumerism is linked to mental and emotional problems, whether the recession will hurt consumerism, and whether moderate consumerism is more practical than freeganism.

211) Copyright infringement: opposing viewpoints

Series

Pub. Date

[2009]

Description

From the Publisher: "Each volume in the Opposing Viewpoints Series could serve as a model-not only providing access to a wide diversity of opinions, but also stimulating readers to do further research for group discussion and individual interest. Both shrill and moderate, the selections-by experts, policy makers, and concerned citizens-include complete articles and speeches, long book excerpts, and occasional cartoons and boxed quotations-all up...

212) Corporate social responsibility

Author

Greenhaven Press

Series

Pub. Date

c2009

Description

Collects eighteen essays that provide varying perspectives on issues concerning corporate social responsibility, debating what it is, how corporations have been impacted by environmental concerns, protection of human rights, and facts that influence corporations to be more responsible.

213) Crime and criminals

Author

Fisanick, Christina

214) Criminal justice: opposing viewpoints

Series

Pub. Date

[2003]

Description

Presents discussion and debate on topics related to the American criminal justice system, including Federal grand juries, prison reform, the juvenile justice system, the treatment of captured terrorists, victims' rights, and capital punishment.

215) Cyber crime

Series

Pub. Date

[2009]

Description

Presents a series of essays with varying viewpoints on the subject of computer crime. Includes a list of organizations to contact.

216) Domestic violence

Author

Wilson, Mike

217) Endangered oceans

Series

Pub. Date

c2009

218) The environment

Author

Greenhaven Press

Series

Pub. Date

c2009

Description

Contains twenty-two critical essays that offer varying perspectives on issues related to the environment, and discusses potential threats to the environment, global warming, how Western lifestyle choices affect the environment, and government policies.

219) The fashion industry

Series

Pub. Date

c2010

220) The film industry

Author

Espejo, Roman, 1977-

221) Free trade

Author

Young, Mitchell

222) Gangs

Series

Pub. Date

[2009]

Description

A compendium of viewpoints--both pro and con--on several issues relating to the prevalence of gangs in American society.

223) Genetic disorders

Author

Swarts, Katherine

224) Genetic engineering

Author

Haugen, David M., 1969-

225) Girls and sports

Series

Pub. Date

2010

Description

Examines both sides of issues pertaining to girl athletes, from how gender influences participation to how participation affects girls' health, and from school support for girls'sports programs to cultural implications.

226) Government spending

Author

Young, Mitchell

227) Health

Author

Henningfeld, Diane Andrews

228) Immigration: opposing viewpoints

Series

Pub. Date

[2009]

Description

A compendium of viewpoints--both pro and con--on several issues relating to immigration in American society

229) Iraq

Author

Haugen, David M., 1969-

230) Islam

Series

Pub. Date

2009

231) Islamic militancy

Author

Hiber, Amanda

232) Latin America

Author

Gerdes, Louise I., 1953-

233) Male and female roles

Series

Pub. Date

2010

234) Malnutrition

Author

Haerens, Margaret

235) Mass media

Series

Pub. Date

c2010

Description

A compendium of viewpoints--both pro and con--on several issues relating to the role and regulation of media in American society.

236) Media violence

Author

Haugen, David M., 1969-

237) Men and masculinity

Author

Woodward, John, 1958-

238) The Middle East

Series

Pub. Date

c2009

Description

Collects twenty-four articles in which various viewpoints about issues pertaining to the Middle East are presented, covering topics such as the promotion of democracy, peace between Israel and Palestine, the threat of a nuclear Iran, and the efforts of Middle Eastern countries to counter terrorism.

239) Nanotechnology

Series

Formats

Description

A series of essays that express various perspectives on the concerns over the toxicity and environmental impact of nanotechnology and its potential effects on global economics.

240) The North and South poles

Author

Henningfeld, Diane Andrews

241) Organ donation

Author

Egendorf, Laura K., 1973-

242) Outsourcing

Author

Haugen, David M., 1969-

243) Racial profiling

Series

Pub. Date

[2009]

Description

Examination of the practice of racial profiling: whether or not it exists, whether it is justified or effective, and what the consequences of racial profiling are to society and to law enforcement.

244) Refugees

Author

Haerens, Margaret

245) Renewable energy

Author

Langwith, Jacqueline

246) Russia

Author

Wagner, Viqi, 1953-

247) Sports and athletes: [opposing viewpoints]

Series

Pub. Date

[2009]

Description

Discusses the benefits and disadvantages of sports for children and young adults in college, as well as, the use of drugs in sports.

248) Tibet

Series

Pub. Date

c2009

Description

A collection of essays that provide varying perspectives on issues facing Tibet, debating who should rule the country, if its cultural and ethnic diversity will survive Chinese rule, the benefits of Chinese central government, and major threats to the natural environment.

249) The U.S. Supreme Court

Author

Haerens, Margaret

250) Video games

Author

Willis, Laurie

251) Water

Series

Pub. Date

c2010

Description

Debates the issue of water resources.

252) White-collar crime

Author

Wand, Kelly

253) The achievement gap

Author

Miller, Karen, 1973-

254) Advertising

Author

Espejo, Roman, 1977-

255) Alternative lending

Author

Hiber, Amanda

256) America's prisons

Author

Berlatsky, Noah

257) The Armed Forces

Author

Gerdes, Louise I.

258) The banking crisis

Author

Bryfonski, Dedria

259) Biological warfare

Author

Watkins, Christine, 1951-

260) Cars in America

Author

Espejo, Roman, 1977-

261) The Catholic Church

Author

Berlatsky, Noah

262) Celebrity culture

Author

Espejo, Roman, 1977-

263) Censorship

Series

Pub. Date

c2010

Description

This book is a collection of articles in which authors debate the state of freedom of speech and the use of censorship in the United States and around the world.

264) Children and the entertainment industry

Author

Miller, Karen, 1973-

265) Debt

Author

Fisanick, Christina

266) Deregulation

Author

Bryfonski, Dedria

267) Energy alternatives

Author

Haugen, David M., 1969-

268) Extremism

Author

Willis, Laurie

269) The federal budget

Author

Hiber, Amanda

270) Global warming

Author

Haugen, David M., 1969-

271) Globalization

Series

Pub. Date

c2010

Description

A series of essays that expresses various perspectives on the issue of globalization, including what causes it and its effects on the world economy.

272) Homeschooling

Author

Berlatsky, Noah

273) International adoptions

Author

Haerens, Margaret

274) Israel

Series

Pub. Date

c2011

275) Mandatory minimum sentencing

Author

Haerens, Margaret

276) The middle class

Author

Haugen, David M.

277) The Middle East peace process

Series

Pub. Date

c2011

Description

A collection of essays that provides varying perspectives on the Middle East peace process, debating what issues contribute to conflict, human rights violations in Gaza, danger of nuclear war, and other related topics.

278) Obesity

Series

Pub. Date

c2011

Description

This volume explores the topics relating to obesity by presenting varied expert opinions that examine many of the different aspects that comprise these issues. The viewpoints are selected from a wide range of highly respected and often hard-to-find sources and publications. Allows the reader to attain the higher-level critical thinking and reading skills that are essential in a culture of diverse and contradictory opinions.

279) Offshore drilling

Author

Haerens, Margaret

280) Political campaigns

Author

Gerdes, Louise I., 1953-

281) Political campaigns

Author

Gerdes, Louise I., 1953-

282) Popular culture

Series

Pub. Date

c2010

Description

This volume explores the topics relating to popular culture by presenting varied expert opinions that examine many of the different aspects that comprise these issues. The viewpoints are selected from a wide range of highly respected and often hard-to-find sources and publications. Allows the reader to attain the higher-level critical thinking and reading skills that are essential in a culture of diverse and contradictory opinions.

283) Presidential powers

Author

Berlatsky, Noah

284) Privacy

Series

Pub. Date

c2010

285) Religion in America

Author

Haugen, David M., 1969-

286) School reform

Author

Berlatsky, Noah

287) Social justice

Author

Haugen, David M.

288) Social security

Author

Young, Mitchell

289) Student life

Author

Miller, Karen

290) Teen drug abuse: opposing viewpoints

Series

Pub. Date

c2010

291) United Nations

Author

Egendorf, Laura K.

292) Universal health care

Author

Hunnicutt, Susan

293) Veterans

Series

Formats

Description

This volume explores the topics relating to war veterans in the United States by presenting varied expert opinions that examine many of the different aspects that comprise these issues. The viewpoints are selected from a wide range of highly respected and often hard-to-find sources and publications. Allows the reader to attain the higher-level critical thinking and reading skills that are essential in a culture of diverse and contradictory opinions...

294) War crimes

Author

Haerens, Margaret

295) The World Trade Organization

Author

Haerens, Margaret

296) America's global influence

Author

Merino, Noel

297) Antibiotics

Author

Berlatsky, Noah

298) Artifical intelligence

Author

Berlatsky, Noah

299) Artificial intelligence

Author

Berlatsky, Noah

300) Chemical dependency

Author

Espejo, Roman, 1977-

301) Child custody

Author

Bryfonski, Dedria

302) Church and state

Author

Zott, Lynn M. (Lynn Marie), 1969-

303) Coal

Author

Espejo, Roman, 1977-

304) Cosmetic surgery

Author

Espejo, Roman, 1977-

305) Cosmetic surgery

Author

Espejo, Roman, 1977-

306) The death penalty: opposing viewpoints

Series

Pub. Date

[2006]

Description

Presents discussion and debate on topics related to the death penalty, including whether it is just, ethical, acts as a deterrent to crime, is misused against minorities or juveniles, or should be abolished.

307) Domestic violence

Author

Gerdes, Louise I., 1953-

308) Doomsday scenarios

Author

Berlatsky, Noah

309) Election spending

Author

Dziedzic, Nancy G.

310) Epidemics

Author

Haugen, David M., 1969-

311) For-profit education

Author

Young, Mitchell

312) Gambling

Author

Haerens, Margaret

313) Garbage and recycling

Author

Haerens, Margaret

314) Gays in the military

Author

Berlatsky, Noah

315) Illegal immigration

Author

Haugen, David M., 1969-

316) Interracial America

Author

Berlatsky, Noah

317) Judicial activism

Author

Berlatsky, Noah

318) Mental illness

Author

Espejo, Roman, 1977-

319) National service

Author

Gerdes, Louise I., 1953-

320) Nutrition

Author

Haugen, David M., 1969-

321) Pacifism

Author

Berlatsky, Noah

322) The pharmaceutical industry

Author

Espejo, Roman, 1977-

323) Pollution

Author

Gerdes, Louise I., 1953-

324) Pollution

Author

Gerdes, Louise I., 1953-

325) Population

Series

Pub. Date

c2011

326) Race relations

Author

Miller, Karen, 1973-

327) Reforming Wall Street

Author

Haugen, David M., 1969-

328) School funding

Author

Zott, Lynn M. (Lynn Marie), 1969-

329) Sexually transmitted diseases

Author

Espejo, Roman, 1977-

330) Stem cells: opposing viewpoints

Series

Pub. Date

[2012]

Description

Presents essays with opposing viewpoints on issues surrounding stem cell research.

331) Street teens

Author

Bryfonski, Dedria

332) The Taliban

Series

Pub. Date

c2011

Description

Several articles discuss issues surrounding the Afghanistan war. This volume explores the topic of the Taliban by presenting varied expert opinions that examine many of the different aspects that surround this issue. The viewpoints are selected from a wide range of highly respected and often hard-to-find sources and publications. Allows the reader to attain the higher-level critical thinking and reading skills that are essential in a culture of diverse...

333) Tasers

Author

Lankford, Ronald D., 1962-

334) Tax reform

Author

Merino, Noel

335) Television

Author

Haerens, Margaret

336) The U.S. intelligence community

Author

Berlatsky, Noah

337) The U.S. Latino community

Author

Haerens, Margaret

338) Unemployment

Author

Haugen, David M., 1969-

339) Urban America

Author

Espejo, Roman, 1977-

340) Welfare

Author

Haerens, Margaret

341) Africa

Author

Haugen, David M., 1969-

342) AIDS

Series

Pub. Date

c2012

Description

"What Causes AIDS?; What Is the Status of the Global AIDS Epidemic?; How Can the Spread of AIDS Be Controlled?; How Should AIDS Be Treated?"--

343) Alternative medicine

Author

Zott, Lynn M. (Lynn Marie), 1969-

344) Charter schools

Author

Haerens, Margaret

345) Cloning

Series

Pub. Date

c2012

Description

Contains twenty-one essays that debate the scientific, moral, and ethical issues surrounding the prospect of human and animal cloning.

346) Cults

Series

Pub. Date

c2012

Description

Contains essays that offer varying perspectives on issues related to cults.

347) Democracy

Author

Haugen, David M., 1969-

348) Eating disorders

Series

Pub. Date

c2012

Description

Provides opposing viewpoints on issues related to eating disorders, debating the seriousness of the problem, the causes of eating disorders, treatments, prevention, and who is at risk.

349) Feminism

Author

Dziedzic, Nancy G.

350) Health care

Author

Haugen, David M., 1969-

351) Homelessness

Author

Thompson, Tamara

352) Interventions

Author

Hunnicutt, Susan

353) Juvenile crime

Series

Pub. Date

c2012

Description

Provides opposing viewpoints on issues concerning juvenile crime, addressing the seriousness, its causes, how the justice system should respond, and what policies will help reduce it. Includes a bibliography, discussion questions, and a list of related organizations.

354) Militias

Author

Berlatsky, Noah

355) The minimum wage

Author

Berlatsky, Noah

356) The music industry

Author

Berlatsky, Noah

357) NASA

Author

Haerens, Margaret

358) Native Americans

Author

Zott, Lynn M. (Lynn Marie), 1969-

359) Online pornography

Author

Nelson, David Erik

360) Poverty

Author

Espejo, Roman, 1977-

361) Renewable energy: opposing viewpoints

Series

Pub. Date

2012

Description

"Renewable Energy: Opposing Viewpoints is the leading source for libraries and classrooms in need of current-issue materials. The viewpoints are selected from a wide range of highly respected sources and publications"--

362) Teenage sexuality

Author

Stephens, Aarti D.

363) Tobacco and smoking

Author

Wand, Kelly

364) The US census

Series

Pub. Date

c2012

Description

Part 1. Is the US Census useful? -- The census provides essential information to the government -- The census survey asks intrusive, unnecessary questions -- The census has overstepped its constitutional bounds -- The census is constitutional but costly -- National censuses have been a source of controversy throughout history -- Controversy concerning the census stems from partisan politics. Part 2. Does the US Census accurately represent the...

365) Urban agriculture

Series

Pub. Date

2012.

Description

Contains twenty-four articles debating the issue of urban agriculture, covering the purpose, if it is economically sustainable, how it affects different groups, and what it means for the future.

366) Work and family

Author

Young, Mitchell

367) Abortion

Series

Pub. Date

c2009

Description

Provides opposing viewpoints on the topic of abortion.

368) Civil liberties

Series

Pub. Date

[2013]

369) Cuba

Author

Berlatsky, Noah

370) The culture of beauty

Author

Gerdes, Louise I., 1953-

371) Dietary supplements

372) Doping: opposing viewpoints

Series

Pub. Date

[2014]

373) Free trade

Author

Hanson, Ann Aubrey

374) Homosexuality

Author

Haugen, David M., 1969-

375) Human rights

Series

Pub. Date

[2013]

Description

"Human Rights: Opposing Viewpoints is the leading source for libraries and classrooms in need of current-issue materials. The viewpoints are selected from a wide range of highly respected sources and publications"--

376) Medical technology

Author

Ullmann, Carol

377) Natural disasters

Author

Haerens, Margaret

378) Netiquette and online ethics

Author

Berlatsky, Noah

379) Organ donation

Author

Egendorf, Laura K., 1973-

380) Outsourcing

Author

Cromie, Jenny

381) Paranormal phenomena

Author

Espejo, Roman, 1977-

382) Parenting

Series

Pub. Date

[2013]

Description

This book is a collection of articles in which authors debate whether corporal punishment is effective, whether young unmarried women and men should be parents, and whether teen parenting is harmful.

383) Prescription drug abuse

Series

Pub. Date

[2013]

Description

Explores prescription drug abuse, discussing its causes, government policies to address the issue, and how to prevent it.

384) Professional athletes

Author

Haerens, Margaret

385) Racial profiling

Series

Pub. Date

[2013]

Description

This volume explores the topic of racial profiling or any police-initiated action that relies on the race, ethnicity, or national origin rather than the behavior of an individual. The editor presents varied expert opinions that examine many of the different aspects that surround this issue. The authors debate the relevance of racial profiling in contemporary society in the following chapters: Does Racial Profiling Exist?, Should Arab Muslims Be Profiled...

386) Robotic technology

Author

Gerdes, Louise I., 1953-

387) Smartphones

Author

Espejo, Roman, 1977-

388) War

Author

Haugen, David M., 1969-

389) Addiction

Series

Pub. Date

[2014]

Description

This volume addresses various issues related to addiction, including what some causes and sources of addiction are, how addiction can be prevented, how addictions affect relationships, and how addictions can be treated.

390) The aging population

Author

Haerens, Margaret

391) American values

Author

Haugen, David M., 1969-

392) Anti-Semitism

Author

Berlatsky, Noah

393) Behavioral disorders

Author

Espejo, Roman, 1977-

394) Birth defects

Author

Merino, Noel

395) Community policing

Author

Espejo, Roman, 1977-

396) Copyright infringement

Author

Ullmann, Carol

397) Corporate social responsibility

Author

Haerens, Margaret

398) Education

Author

Merino, Noel

399) Endangered oceans

Author

Schier, Helga

400) The environment

Author

Zott, Lynn M. (Lynn Marie), 1969-

401) Gender roles

Author

Merino, Noel (EDT)

Series

Pub. Date

[2014]

Description

"For over 25 years, the Greenhaven Press Opposing Viewpoints Series has developed and set the standard for current-issue studies. With more than 90 volumes covering nearly every controversial contemporary topic, Opposing Viewpoints is the leading source for libraries and classrooms in need of current-issue materials. Each title explores a specific issue by placing expert opinions in a unique pro/con format. The viewpoints are selected from a wide...

402) Gendercide

Author

Berlatsky, Noah

403) Hacking and hackers

Author

Haerens, Margaret

404) Human genetics

Author

Gerdes, Louise I., 1953-

405) Internet censorship

Author

Haerens, Margaret

406) Journalism

Series

Pub. Date

[2014]

Description

For over 25 years, the Greenhaven Press Opposing Viewpoints Series has developed and set the standard for current-issue studies. With more than 90 volumes covering nearly every controversial contemporary topic, Opposing Viewpoints is the leading source for libraries and classrooms in need of current-issue materials. Each title explores a specific issue by placing expert opinions in a unique pro/con format. The viewpoints are selected from a wide range...

407) Mass media

Author

Haerens, Margaret

408) Medical testing

Author

Merino, Noel

409) Multiracial America

Author

Berlatsky, Noah

410) North and South Korea

Series

Pub. Date

[2014]

411) Organized crime

Author

Haugen, David M., 1969-

412) The Palestinian territories

Author

Haerens, Margaret

413) Religious liberty

Author

Ullmann, Carol

414) Russia

Author

Haugen, David M., 1969-

415) Sexual Violence: opposing Viewpoints

Series

Pub. Date

2014

416) Syria

Series

Pub. Date

[2015]

Description

Presents contrasting perspectives on Syria, discussing issues relating to the Syrian civil war, Syrian refugees, aid to rebel groups within the conflict, and world opinion on the Assad regime.

417) Tibet

Author

Haerens, Margaret

418) Bankruptcy

Author

Berlatsky, Noah

419) Celebrity culture

Author

Berlatsky, Noah

420) Chemicals

Author

Haerens, Margaret

421) Egypt

Author

Haerens, Margaret

422) Energy alternatives

Series

Pub. Date

[2015]

Description

This collection of article pro and con on energy alternatives examines whether alternative energy sources can effectively replace fossil fuels, the extent to which the benefits of wind power outweigh its disadvantages, whether utility-scale solar power is a practical alternative energy source, and the advantages and disadvantages of other energy sources.

423) Ethics

Author

Merino, Noel

424) Euthanasia

Author

Haerens, Margaret

425) Government gridlock

426) Gun violence

Series

Pub. Date

[2015]

Description

This collection of articles pro and con on gun violence debates whether gun violence is a serious problem, the factors that contribute to gun violence, the extent to which gun ownership regulations reduce gun violence, and what should be done to reduce gun violence.

427) Natural gas

Author

Bryfonski, Dedria

428) Performance-enhancing drugs

Author

Espejo, Roman, 1977-

429) School reform

Series

Pub. Date

[2015]

Description

This collection of articles pro and con on school reform debates the policies that should guide reform; how students, teachers, and schools should be evaluated; the role of school choice in reform; and whether curriculum content should be reformed.

430) Scientific research

Author

Engdahl, Sylvia

431) Tobacco and smoking

Author

Espejo, Roman, 1977-

432) Veterans

Author

Bryfonski, Dedria

433) Voting rights

Author

Berlatsky, Noah

434) Womens health

Author

Zott, Lynn M. (Lynn Marie), 1969-

435) Working women

Series

Pub. Date

[2015]

436) World peace

Author

Haerens, Margaret

437) Birth control

Series

Pub. Date

[2016]

438) Breast cancer

Author

Bryfonski, Dedria

439) The Internet

440) The legalization of marijuana

Author

Greenhaven Press

441) Mental illness

Author

Berlatsky, Noah

442) Sexual assault on campus

Author

Lasky, Jack

443) Space exploration

Author

Ruth, Michael, (Book editor)

444) Ukraine

Author

Michael, Ruth

445) The US military

Author

Berlatsky, Noah

446) Artificial intelligence and the technological singularity

Series

Pub. Date

2017.

447) Immigration bans

Author

Schmermund, Elizabeth

448) Mass incarceration

Series

Pub. Date

2018.

Description

The number of Americans who live behind bars has increased by 550 percent over the last 40 years. This has been the result of aggressive tough-on-crime legislation that had more harmful effects than lawmakers could have foreseen. Experts now see the problem but disagree on the solutions. Does incarceration limit crime, or does it simply feed into a cycle of problems that harm society and create a criminal class? Are sentences and rehabilitation programs...

449) Public shaming

Author

Cunningham, Anne C.

450) Race in America

Series

Pub. Date

2017.

451) Reparations

Author

Cunningham, Anne C.

452) Uber, Lyft, Airbnb, and the sharing economy

Author

Bozek, Rachel

453) Violent video games and society

Author

Adams, Gloria G.

454) Virtual reality

Series

Pub. Date

[2017]

Description

Presents differing opinions on the impact of virtual reality.

455) The wealth gap

Series

Pub. Date

2017.

Description

Depending on whom you ask, the gap between rich and poor in the United States is widening. Is income inequality in America a cause for concern, or is it, as some experts assert, necessary for a functioning society? What is the government's responsibility in attaining a more equitable distribution of wealth? This well-balanced anthology tackles big questions like Is the American dream still attainable? and How should income inequality be addressed?...

456) Corporate farming

Series

Pub. Date

[2017]

457) Identity politics: opposing viewpoints

Series

Pub. Date

[2018]

Description