Skancke, Jennifer

"Presents a realistic picture of addiction, the effects of addiction on peoples lives, and how addiction can be overcome"--Amazon.

Contains seventeen essays that offer varying perspectives on issues that relate to stem cell research, and discusses whether stem cell research is immoral, alternatives of embryonic stem cell research, government responsibilities, and more.

Presents a brief history of indie rock that focuses on the music and musicians, musical style, the instruments, and on its place in cultural history.

Contains twelve articles in which the authors provide various perspectives on alternatives to prisons, debating whether incarceration reduces crime, and discussing different types of courts, prison overcrowding, electronic monitoring, and other topics.

Contains nineteen essays that offer varying perspectives on issues related to genetically modifying food products, and covers safety, health risks, labeling, its ability to decrease global hunger, environmental issues, and more; and provides quick facts, contact information for organizations, and a reading list.