Each book in this series offers all of the statutes, legal opinions, and studies a student needs to structure a cohesive argument on a given controversial topic. Issues are presented from multiple points of view; sidebars cite laws and opinions to aid in critical analysis; paratextual questions encourage reader engagement; and all sources are fully documented.
Each book in this series offers all of the statutes, legal opinions, and studies a student needs to structure a cohesive argument on a given controver...
Sweeping educational reforms passed in 2001 sharply divided teachers and policy makers over the direction of our nation's schools. Educational Standards explores both sides surrounding this critical issue.
Sweeping educational reforms passed in 2001 sharply divided teachers and policy makers over the direction of our nation's schools. Educational Standar...
In a time of war, when the need for military personnel is greatest, do restrictions on women soldiers still make sense? Proponents of the existing policies say that, although times may be changing, war is not the time to engage in social experiments that they say could impact unit cohesion and morale. But opponents question how we justify our fight to maintain a free and open society while denying some the right to fully serve to defend those freedoms. Do such restrictions have legitimate aims or are they based on outdated stereotypes? "Women in the Military" explores these and other related...
In a time of war, when the need for military personnel is greatest, do restrictions on women soldiers still make sense? Proponents of the existing pol...
The use of drugs by American athletes has come under increasing scrutiny. As steroids, stimulants, and supplements have become more easily available and salaries and endorsement deals have become more lucrative, it seems that more athletes are availing themselves of substances designed to improve their performance - whether legal or illegal. But what kinds of restrictions and punishments should athletes face? Should the federal government get involved, or should it be up to professional sports associations to police their members? And is the problem of drugs in sports really just an example...
The use of drugs by American athletes has come under increasing scrutiny. As steroids, stimulants, and supplements have become more easily available a...
Hurricane Katrina brought to light many questions about Americans' preparedness for handling large-scale disasters: Is FEMA effective? Are the local, state, and federal governments sufficiently coordinated? What is the role of the National Guard and the Army Corps of Engineers in responding to disasters? Is federal flood insurance capable of cutting costs? Examining these issues from different perspectives, "Disaster Relief" offers students the tools to form their own opinions by bringing recent events into balanced focus.
Hurricane Katrina brought to light many questions about Americans' preparedness for handling large-scale disasters: Is FEMA effective? Are the local, ...
After more than 1 million U.S. households declared bankruptcy in 2004, laws were reformed to clear debt. Some think such reform will stop consumer spending sprees, but others argue that credit issuers are to blame for supplying ill-advised loans.
After more than 1 million U.S. households declared bankruptcy in 2004, laws were reformed to clear debt. Some think such reform will stop consumer spe...
As the adverse effects of secondhand smoke have become clear, more places have banned smoking. Smokers, however, have begun to protest local laws banning smoking from all public places, arguing that such bans infringe upon freedom of choice. Smoking Bans, Second Edition explores this issue with updated statistics, new arguments, and current legislation.
As the adverse effects of secondhand smoke have become clear, more places have banned smoking. Smokers, however, have begun to protest local laws bann...
The United States' continued use of the death penalty sets it apart from other Western democracies. Questions remain about whether the death penalty deters crimes, or if its use discriminates against the poor or minorities. With new statistics, legal opinions, and legislation, Capital Punishment, Second Edition explores the arguments for and against the death penalty.
The United States' continued use of the death penalty sets it apart from other Western democracies. Questions remain about whether the death penalty d...