Gerdes, Louise I

Contains twenty-two essays that provide varying perspectives on issues related to the world's oceans, debating the level to which the world's oceans and coastlines are endangered, ocean management and conservation practices, sustainable fishing, and the impact of human activities on marine mammals.

Contains twenty-four essays that present the opposing viewpoints in genetic engineering, including how it affects society, ethical considerations, genetically modified crops, and the ability and need to regulate it.

Presents a series of controversial essays on the subject of immigration into America and addresses its advantages and disadvantages, the legalization of illegal immigrants, dual citizenship, and more.

Presents a collection of twenty-five opposing viewpoints on the creation of the Patriot Act following the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks and addresses issues of its effectiveness to national security, whether or not it violates civil liberties, and the questions of its being amended or terminated.

Contains twenty-six articles in which the authors debate issues related to addiction, discussing the extent of the problem, contributing factors, treatments, and government intervention.

Presents opposing viewpoints concerning issues related to child abuse, including its causes, how widespread the problem is, and how the legal system should respond to it.

Contains sixteen essays in which the authors debate issues related to sexual abuse of children by Catholic clergy, including church policies and practices that encourage or discourage sexually predatory behavior against children, and whether the church's response is adequate.