Changing perspectives

Explores the notion of social welfare, with a collection of articles on the origins of welfare in America and articles on the debate between the nature of poverty and the cost and benefits of combating it, such as with private charities or government programs.

Presents a collection of essays selected from the New York Times that looks at social welfare.

Presents a collection of essays selected from the New York Times that looks at gay and lesbian rights, transgender stories, queer identity, feminism, and sexual consent.

A collection of essays selected from the New York Times that looks at gun control in the United States.

A collection of aricles selected from the New York Times that looks at the history of the pro-choice and pro-life debate, including stories of women's experiences, public protests, and U.S legislation.

A collection of essays selected from the New York Times that looks at gun control in the United States.

Presents a collection of essays selected from the "New York Times" that looks at the change in women's roles in American society.

Presents a collection of essays selected from the New York Times that looks at social welfare.

"The United States, as reflected in the news media, has a long history of either requiring or requesting citizens to be participants in the military. From the Civil War, through two World Wars and the Vietnam War, to the conflicts in Afghanistan and the threat of terrorism, perspectives on military service, the draft, and citizen soldiers has changed. How has military service been portrayed through the news and perceived by the public throughout the country's history of wars and peace times? And how have the attitudes of American citizens changed when it comes to serving in the military? This collection of articles explores these questions and more"--Provided by publisher.

"In the last century and a half, American higher education has set the standard for the college ideal: a robust student life, a sprawling physical campus, and a faculty whose research contributes to the broader national conversation. The articles in this collection show how this standard was the creation of government intervention, corporate financing, and the organizing of students and professors. Readers will discover the broad diversity of college experience, plus the growing challenges to sustain the college ideal in times of economic downturn and political division. Features such as media literacy terms and questions round out this fascinating narrative"--Provided by publisher.