Examines controversies surrounding military might and global intervention, tracing the history of armed intervention, discussing options for nonmilitary intervention, as well as arguments for and against the use of armed intervention, and encourages students to utilize critical thinking skills to create informed opinions on the issue.
Examines the state of the energy crisis at the start of the twenty-first century and explores the controversies surrounding the production and use of alternate forms of energy.
Traces the history of genocide, examining instances from biblical times to the early twenty-first century, and discusses whether the governments and citizens of other countries should get involved.
Examines the controversies and court cases related to Internet piracy and explains how the easy availability of intellectual property, including books, movies, and music, have given rise to arguments over the protection and payment of those who create art.
An exploration of the controversy over illegal gambling that discusses the positive and negative aspects of the gambling industry and why people are for and against it.
Explores a wide range of topics related to poverty in America, including the main causes of poverty, its impact on education, health, and government, state and federal programs to help poor families, and more.
Explores the history of immigration policy in America, discussing the fate of undocumented Hispanic workers from Mexico and the debates across the nation on who should be permitted to enter the country.
Examines the controversial aspects of illegal drugs, discussing American attitudes toward drugs, the debate over legalization, drug treatment, prison sentences, and related topics.
