Wagner, Viqi

A collection of twenty-six essays that offers varying perspectives on issues related to poverty, debating if it is a serious problem in America, its causes, how it should be reduced, and how global poverty should be addressed.

Presents a series of essays that examines the global effect of infectious diseases and the political and medical response to such things as AIDS, SARS, smallpox, and bioterrorism.

Presents different points of view on the issue of endangered species, discussing such topics as prioritizing the protection of species and determining U.S. policy on endangered species in other countries.

Contains twenty-four essays that offer varying perspectives on issues related to military drafts, including if the United States should reinstate a draft, the effects of a draft on U.S. society, who should be subject to a draft, and alternatives to drafting; and provides discussion questions, contact information for organizations, and bibliographies.

Collects twenty-six essays that provide varying perspectives on issues concerning Russia, debating the country's role in international politics, if it is moving toward democracy, the influence of Western culture, and its greatest challenges.

Contains eighteen essays that offer varying perspectives on issues related to labor unions, including the status of U.S. labor unions, the effects of immigration and globalization, if Wal-Mart should unionize, and the future of organized labor; and provides discussion questions, contact information for organizations, and bibliographies.

Profiles the life and career of Elena Kagan, a prominent newsmaker. Through quotes from Elena Kagan herself, her friends, and critics, readers learn how she views herself, as well as how others regard her.

A concise biography of Hamid Karzai, Afghanistan's first democratically elected president, that discusses his life, personality, political challenges, and related topics; and includes a list of important dates.

A collection of essays that examine opposing views on a variety of issues related to AIDS, discussing the global AIDS epidemic, the causes of AIDS, controlling its spread, treatment options, and other related topics.