Gerdes, Louise I

Explores the historical background, controversies, and personal narratives of the Woodstock Festival.

Presents primary and secondary source articles on the major events and cultural characteristics of the seventeenth century around the world, covering such topics as the Scientific Revolution, the settlement of Europeans in America, the New World's slave trade, the Romanov dynasty, Baroque music, the Taj Mahal, and the Great Fire of London.

Contains fourteen articles that provide a variety of perspectives on reproductive technologies, addressing the ethics of gender selection, egg donation, and other topics.

Examines debates over various topics related to the armed forces, including the role they should play in various situations, who should be able to serve, how resources should be managed, and how personnel should be managed.

Collects twenty-four essays that provide varying perspectives on and narratives about the events of September 11, 2001, discussing the attack, the evolution of the terrorist plot, the president's address, controversies, and other related topics.

A series of essays that express various perspectives on different types of behavior disorders.

"The Columbine School Shooting: The series provides basic historical information on a significant event in modern world history, presents the controversies surrounding the event, and provides first-person narratives"--Provided by publisher.

A collection of controversial essays debating issues associated with transportation and alternative fuels.

Authors present a variety of opinions on the risk factors that lead women and children into prostitution and sex trafficking, the identification of prostitution as a human rights violation, and the ways to reduce the demand of sexual services.

Contains thirteen essays that examine the importance of biodiversity, discussing the benefits, potential threats, and ways to address the issues that challenge efforts to protect the natural environment.