ethical aspects

"Wall Street Journal" reporter Kevin Salwen recounts his family's efforts to stop their overconsumption and instead start giving back to the world, describing how they sold their mansion, moved into a house half its size, and gave half of the proceeds from the sale to charity.

Explores the impact Hitler and the Nazis had on the people of Germany, discussing how different groups reacted to Hitler's demands.

Traces the history of animal research and protection and discusses whether any amount of animal distress is justified to save or enhance human life.

Addresses some of the social, moral, and ethical issues prompted by the future possible development of artificial intelligence.

Presents opposing viewpoints on the legality, morality, responsibility for, and justification of abortion. Includes critical thinking skills activities.

Discusses the contemporary ethic of life and death as regards issues such as euthanasia, brain death, and abortion.

Presents a collection of essays that debate various topics surrounding parents' ability to select the sex of their child, including whether such a process is ethical and whether this process could lead to gender discrimination or gendercide in certain parts of the world.

Examines the benefits and disadvantages of cosmetic surgery. Includes real-life case studies, fact boxes, color photographs, a glossary, a timeline, and further information.

Discusses organ transplants, including their history, the politics of waiting for organs, ethical and economic considerations, solutions to the organ shortage, and the future of organ transplantation.

The tragic and haunting story of Dick Diver, a young psychiatrist whose career is thwarted and his genius numbed through marriage to the exquisite and wealthy Nicole Warren.