Ethical debates

Presents information on what stem cells are, how they work, what plans scientists have, and explains the debates on all sides of the stem cell controversy.

Discusses the advertising industry, including how effective ads work, how they affect and conversely reflect society, and the ethical and legal issues concerning advertising.

Provides opposing viewpoints on genetic engineering, discussing agriculture, medicine, sex selection, forensics, germ warfare, and finances. Includes a glossary, a time line, resources, and an index.

Examines opposing viewpoints on capital punishment, discussing which countries use it and questions such as whether it makes society safer.

Examines opposing viewpoints on immigration, discussing its history and questions such as how it affects host economies.

Provides opposing viewpoints on globalization, discussing the political, cultural, technological, and economical aspects of a global economy.

Discusses euthanasia and assisted suicide, including their history, the doctor's role, whether legalization will lead to abuses, whether their availability is a threat to disabled people, and the experiences of different countries.

Discusses the legal debate of same-sex marriage, including the history of the gay rights movement, the arguments both in support and opposition of same-sex marriage, and how same-sex marriage is treated around the world.

Discusses the ethical and moral debates surrounding the use of surveillance equipment by government and law enforcement and how it conflicts with individuals' rights to privacy.

Presents information on abortion, the current laws around the procedure, and the debates on all sides of the abortion controversy.