Williams, Mary E.

Contains twenty essays that debate issues associated AIDS from varying perspectives, discussing the threat of the AIDS epidemic, how the spread of the disease can be controlled, and approaches to the epidemic on a global level.

Presents articles that provide differing views on why the Middle East is a conflict area, and discussing whether Palestinians are treated justly, what role the U.S. should play in the Middle East, and how religion affects the issues.

Contains seventeen essays in which the authors present a wide range of viewpoints on the issue of child labor and sweatshops; and includes a bibliography and a list of relevant organizations.

A collection of six critical essays that debate the issue of abortion, and includes model essays and writing exercises designed to help students research, outline, draft, edit, and write essays.

An introduction to Tourette syndrome that discusses its symptoms, diagnosis, treatment options, impact on daily life, the controversies surrounding it, and the personal experiences of children and adults with Tourette.

Explore the self-mutilation issue with expert opinions in a pro/con format.

Contains twelve essays and documents that provide information about various aspects of epidemics, examining the science of epidemics, looking at five devastating plagues, and discussing prevention and control.

Presents various articles which discuss opposing viewpoints about the current state of race relations in America, the seriousness of racism, how policymakers should respond to minority concerns, and how race relations can be improved.

Contains twenty-three essays that offer varying perspectives on issues related to self mutilation, including the seriousness of the problem, if body-modification constitutes self-mutilation, reasons people intentionally hurt themselves, prevention, and treatment; and provides discussion questions, contact information for organizations, and bibliographies.

Presents twenty-six essays that argue opposing positions on such education issues as whether alternatives to public education are viable, what role religious and moral values should play in public education, and how public education can be improved.