Thompson, Tamara

Explains the debate about abortion in America since the Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision of 1973. Discusses the legal and medical status of the fetus, abortion's effect on society, and the ethical and moral concerns involved in abortion.

The Current Controversies series examines today's most important social and political issues; each volume presents a diverse selection of primary and secondary sources representing all sides of the debate in question.; Each anthology is composed of a wide spectrum of sources written by many of the foremost authorities in their respective fields. This unique approach provides students with a concise view of divergent opinions on each topic.

Includes a wide range of opinions surrounding issues concerning poverty in America.

Presents articles and essays espousing opposing viewpoints on on fast food in the United States and the world as a whole, such as whether or not fast food is good for the health of the world.

Presents a collection of fifteen opposing essays related to domestic surveillance. Includes facts and statistics, organizations to contact, and further resources.

Includes a wide range of opinions surrounding issues concerning The Affordable Care Act.

Urban farming: enhancing critical thinking skills. Each At Issue volume is an excellent research tool to help readers understand urban farming.

A collection of essays exploring various issues related to transgender people, including their civil rights, the psychological impact of being transgendered, sexual reassignment, transgender students, transgender people in the military, and insurance coverage for transgender people.

"Books in this anthology series focus a wide range of viewpoints onto a single controversial issue, providing in-depth discussions by leading advocates, a quick grounding in the issues, and a challenge to critical thinking skills"--.