Opposing viewpoints series

A collection of essays from different points of view on sanctuary cities.

Discusses how a post-truth climate will affect our elections, journalistic standards, news, and habits.

"Net neutrality advocates are fighting for government regulation and protection of this . . . frontier. They believe that the internet is now a basic human need and argue that defined rules are essential to the protection of customers and to the encouragement of innovation. Detractors worry that too much government oversight discourages innovation and investment. The viewpoints in this . . . [book] are written by experts with a variety of perspectives about a complex topic that encompasses many fields, including technology, business, and the Constitution"--Provided by publisher.

A collection of essays on incarceration in the United States from multiple points of view.

"Is it fair to remove judicial discretion when sentencing criminals for certain crimes? This volume presents a . . . diversity of opinions . . . on the impact of mandatory minimum sentencing on crime, including the three strikes law. Readers are asked to examine the inherent fairness of mandatory sentences. Are they discriminatory? Do they usurp judicial power and result in overcrowded prisons? Or do they protect children and deter repeat offenders? Alternatives to mandatory sentences are also explored"--Amazon.

"The first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution were written to safeguard individual liberties and limit government power. Was the Bill of Rights necessary, or did it open up a can of worms the framers didn't intend? Throughout the course of U.S. history, amendments have been subject to various interpretations, often to the point of contention. In this . . . anthology, readers will be exposed to the complex issues of interpreting a document that was created more than two hundred years ago"--Amazon.

A collection of essays looking at differing opinions on global sustainability.

"The diverse perspectives in this volume explore the different effects of gentrification and imagine solutions for accommodating everyone in [a] changing urban landscape"--Provided by publisher.

Contains twenty-five essay discussing perspectives on gay parenting, including the impact on children, how gay families impact society, the parenthood methods available to homosexuals, and what laws should regulate gay parenting.

"Nearly a half-century after the women's liberation movement, women have achieved things that their grandmothers might only have dreamed. Now that women work in boardrooms, executive suites, and top government positions, as well as in the home, some believe that the fight has been won. For others, the perception that women are on equal footing with men is dangerous. Through diverse perspectives, this . . . volume explores the current debates on feminism's front, including the pay gap, violence against women, substandard health care, reproductive rights, and representation in government"--Amazon.