Marzilli, Alan

Presents articles that argue for and against various issues related to disaster preparedness and relief, including what role, if any, federal agencies should have in providing assistance to disaster victims.

Presents opposing arguments on the subject of the use of drugs by athletes.

Presents varying perspectives on the issue of election reform in the United States, discussing voting rights laws, campaign contributions, and the regulation of television advertisements and campaign coverage, and including a look at the future of American democracy.

Explores the legal and political issues concerning the controversy over stem cell research and therapeutic cloning, including the debates over both federal and privately funded research.

Discusses the origins of affirmative action legislation in the U.S., and provides opposing perspectives on whether affirmative action is justified as a remedy for racism, the benefits of diversity to society, and the effects of preferences on recipients as well as nonfavored minorities.

Contains essays that provide varying perspectives on issues related to mental health reform, discussing laws regulating inpatient and outpatient commitment, the right to control treatment, and the cost to society.

Presents opposing arguments on physician-assisted suicide and includes an annotated further resource list and guidance on legal research.

Presents varying perspectives on the issue of election reform in the United States, discussing voting rights laws, campaign contributions, and the regulation of television advertisements and campaign coverage, and including a look at the future of American democracy.

Provides varying perspectives on issues related to computer crimes and laws associated with the Internet, discussing regulation of online auction and classified sites, online pharmacies, and restrictions on social networking.

Six essays present opposing views on issues regarding fetal rights, including whether an embryo or fetus deserves legal recognition as a person, whether fetal homicide laws threaten women's rights, and whether laws that regulate the conduct of pregnant women invade their privacy.