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...
Legalized Gambling explains how the debate over gambling has become more intense in recent years because of the proliferation of online casinos and the popularity of illegal sports betting.
Legalized Gambling explains how the debate over gambling has become more intense in recent years because of the proliferation of online casinos and th...
The sentencing of sex offenders in the United States has long been a controversial issue. As more is learned about the psychology of such offences, many people have begun to call for stricter, and sometimes unconventional, methods of punishing, rehabilitating, and tracking sex offenders. From a legal standpoint, it is important to determine how best to protect potential victims of such crimes without infringing on the constitutional rights of the criminals. "Sentencing Sex Offenders" takes a balanced approach, exploring this controversial topic from various points of view.
The sentencing of sex offenders in the United States has long been a controversial issue. As more is learned about the psychology of such offences, ma...
The war on terror has been in effect since 2002, when U.S. troops first invaded Afghanistan. War efforts, from military action to legislation, have redefined the boundaries between preventing enemy attacks and protecting civil liberties.
The war on terror has been in effect since 2002, when U.S. troops first invaded Afghanistan. War efforts, from military action to legislation, have re...
Most scientists agree that global warming is a serious threat, and that human beings contribute to it by burning carbon-containing fuels such as oil and coal; and the international community has moved to limit carbon emissions. This book discusses the debate about whether and how our government should act to protect the Earth's climate.
Most scientists agree that global warming is a serious threat, and that human beings contribute to it by burning carbon-containing fuels such as oil a...
Increasing oil prices, combined with unrest in the Middle East, surging demand from energy-thirsty nations, and natural disasters such as Hurricane Katrina, have conspired to encourage Americans to rethink how they use energy resources. This book explores the many issues related to the supply of energy in the United States.
Increasing oil prices, combined with unrest in the Middle East, surging demand from energy-thirsty nations, and natural disasters such as Hurricane Ka...
The United States was founded as, and has remained, a land of immigrants, but immigration has always proved a complex issue for the country. This edition has been updated to cover new controversies and include up-to-date statistics on this perennially controversial issue.
The United States was founded as, and has remained, a land of immigrants, but immigration has always proved a complex issue for the country. This edit...
