An exploration of abortion that examines the history of the debate in America, discusses moral and constitutional issues, addresses its long-term effects, and includes personal perspectives on the termination of a pregnancy.
Combines narrative, primary and secondary source quotations, sidebars, and study questions to provide a balanced overview of issues related to terrorism, discussing Islamic terrorists, motivations, tactics, targets, and other related topics.
Explores the controversy surrounding violent crime. Discusses violence in schools, gun and knife attacks, and the role of gangs and drugs in violent crimes. Includes case studies, quotes, a glossary, and further reading.
Examines terrorist groups and activities around the world, and discusses the benefits and drawbacks of the strategies used for fighting terrorism. Includes case studies, quotes, a glossary, and further reading.
Discusses organ transplants, including their history, the politics of waiting for organs, ethical and economic considerations, solutions to the organ shortage, and the future of organ transplantation.
Explores the war in Afghanistan objectively and thoughtfully on topics of political, social, cultural, economic, moral, historical, and environmental importance.
Provides an overview of the American health care system, discusses the debate about reform, examines systems in other countries, and explains the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
