law and legislation

Provides an account of the legal battle that was launched in 1994 when sixty liability lawyers from across the U.S. joined together in an assault on the tobacco industry.

Provides comprehensive information about the West Virginia State Board of Education v. Barnette First Amendment case, and explains why and how the verdict upheld U.S. citizens' First Amendment rights.

Presents a series of essays exploring the history, controversies, and key issues of the Brown v. Board of Education Trial, in which the Supreme Court upheld the plaintiffs' argument that racial segregation of schools was unconstitutional. Includes personal narratives, a chronology, and a list of additional resources.

Presents information on school violence, including the history of school violence in America, proposed causes, and the pros and cons of various deterrents. Also includes information on common types of assaults, common characteristics of victims and assailants, current legislation, and school, societal, and community risk factors.

"Explores the pros and cons of several issues related to food in the schools, including the rights of students to eat whatever they want, and whether the federal government should control what students eat and weigh; aligns with Common Core Language Arts Anchor Standards"--Provided by publisher.

Provides information about how to safely handle and use a handgun, along with tips for how to properly care for and store a gun and guidance on laws related to gun ownership.

Includes information on laws regarding concealed and open carry, federal background checks, interstate travel, and other legal issues that all responsible gun owners must understand and observe..

Explores the ethical, medical, and legal issues surrounding euthanasia.

Examines the influence of biotechnology and biomedicine on daily life and public policy, and discusses the legal system's involvement in the resolution of ethical concerns raced by biomedical advances.

Explores major contemporary advances in biotechnology and medical science, including screening for genetic diseases, as well as the social, ethical, and medical challenges involved in biological and human engineering.