Balkin, Karen

A collection of essays that offer opposing viewpoints about the use of alcohol in contemporary society, discussing whether alcohol is beneficial for human health, the actions of the alcohol industry, the treatment of alcoholism, and measures to reduce alcohol-related problems.

Contains a collection of essays that espouse various viewpoints on various aspects of the War on Terror.

Examines the social, political, and economic controversies surrounding Civil Rights in America including discrimination against African and Arab Americans, Hispanics, gays and lesbians and discusses issues such as racial profiling, affirmative action, and anti-terrorist measures.

Presents opposing views on issues related to population growth. Examines whether there is a population problem and debates the impact of population growth on the environment, world hunger, and humanity's survival. Considers the effects of immigration on America's population as well as the legitimacy of population control policies.

Contains twenty-four essays that offer opposing viewpoints on extremist groups, debating issues related to religious groups, liberals, white supremacists, and terrorists.

Contains fifteen essays in which the authors debate issues related to food-borne illnesses, discussing the threat of mad cow disease, terrorism, genetically modified foods, irradiation, federal inspection, and other topics.

Contains twenty-eight articles that provide opposing viewpoints on whether the war on terrorism is justified, whether measures to protect the homeland threaten civil rights, whether domestic antiterrorism efforts make Americans safe, and the effect of the U.S. war on terrorism on the rest of the world.

Contains a collection of essays that examine the global consequences of continued population growth and considers the various options for dealing with its impact on the environment and natural resources.

Contains twenty-seven essays in which various authors present opposing viewpoints on issues related to health care, discussing reform, managed care, and the problem of uninsured Americans.

Presents a collection of controversial essays that address the issue of drug legalization in America and focuses on the moral, legal, and public reaction to it.