Opposing viewpoints

Contains twenty-six essays that provide opposing viewpoints on issues related to the U.S.-led war on Iraq in 2003, debating whether the war was justified, the role of the U.S. in Iraq, the type of government Iraq should have, and the country's prospects for the future.

Provides students and other readers with access to a wide diversity of opinions about online pornography stimulating these readers to do further research for group discussion and individual interest.

Offers opposing perspectives on the usefulness of the U.S. census, how accurately it represents the country's population, specifically regarding counts of college students, minorities, and same-sex couples, and possible reforms.

Presents various viewpoints on urban agriculture, covering its purpose, economic sustainability factor, and future, as well as how it affects particular groups of people.

Presents various viewpoints about tobacco and smoking stimulating readers to do further research for group discussion and individual interest.

Presents a series of essays examining the issue of teenage sexuality, including peer pressure, teen pregnancy, and homosexuality.

Discusses marijuana use, exploring the medical benefits, legalization debates, and recreational use.

Presents a collection of essays examining charter schools, including their strengths and weaknesses, pros and cons, and what can be done to improve them.

Provides access to a wide diversity of opinions about, Mexico, also stimulating readers to do further research for group discussion and individual interest. Selections by experts, policy makers, and concerned citizens include complete articles and speeches, long book excerpts, and occasional cartoons and boxed quotations.

Provides varying perspectives on the presidential election process in the United States, discussing the nomination of candidates, campaign spending, media influence, and the electoral college.