law and legislation

Presents three sets of essays that debate issues related to smoking bans, discussing whether bans protect public health or infringe on individual rights, the validity of lawsuits against big tobacco companies, and the legality of restrictions on tobacco advertising.

Explores the laws and controversies surrounding music downloading, discussing lawsuits against downloaders, the restrictions of DRM, and differing opinions within the music industry.

Explains the intent of copyright law, how it developed, and where it is headed; provides guidance for making copyright decisions; and discusses the electronic classroom and international copyright agreements.

The author tells the story behind an FBI raid on a small farm in southwestern Michigan in early September 2001, through interviews, government documents and news coverage, and the killing of the two men who ran the Rainbow Farm.

Provides contemporary and historical information, including statistics, on several aspects of genetics and genetic engineering, including genetic processes, evolution, genetic disorders, the Human Genome Project, cloning, biotechnology, ethical issues, and public opinion.

Examines the controversial 1962 Supreme Court case between Steven Engel, an orthodox Jew who objected to the 1951 ruling by the New York State Board of Regents requiring morning prayers in its schools, and President of the board William J. Vitale.

Discusses the historical, legal and social aspects of the famous case of Brown v. Board of Education.

Discusses the historical, legal and social aspects of the famous case of Roe versus Wade.

An analysis of the political and social ramifications of the Dred Scott decision.

Describes the historical context of the case, University of California Regents v. Bakke, and details the claims made by both sides as well as the outcome, including excerpts from the Supreme Court justices decisions.