Kronenwetter, Michael

Explores the diverse responsibilities and powers of various law enforcement agencies in the United States, including the FBI, the DEA, and the United States Marshals.

Discusses the history, powers, and duties of the nation's highest judicial body and includes a chapter on politics and the Court and another on historic decisions.

A resource book on capital punishment that provides an introductory essay, a chronology, biographies, facts and statistics, documents, a glossary, and lists of related organizations and further print and nonprint resources.

A history of peace movements in the United States, including discussions of the principles behind nonviolent resistance and civil disobedience.

Examines prejudice in our society and in ourselves, looks at the damage it does, and explores ways to overcome prejudice.

Examines the rights of young people, particularly students, in the United States, how they have been established and protected, and how they differ from those of adults.

Examines the extent of military power held by America's commander-in-chief--a subject of much debate since the founding of the nation.

Chronicles the development of white supremacy hate groups and analyzes their philosophies, personalities, motives, and weaknesses.

Discusses how terrorism has become more common, more dangerous, and more international over the past few decades. Examines U.S. policy and responses towards terrorist acts, profiles specific terrorist groups, and offers strategies for combatting the violence.

Examines the issue of journalistic ethics, discussing such areas as accuracy, conflicts of interest, relationships with sources, and slanting the news.