Baird, Robert M.

A collection of essays from scientists, journalists, philosophers, and religious leaders and thinkers on intelligent design, discussing the 2005 federal court case which prevented the theory from being taught in schools and the opinion of President George W. Bush to teach Intelligent Design alongside the theory of evolution, and examines excerpts from the works of Charles Darwin and William Paley.

Various authors discuss what compels the bigot, how did prejudice and hatred emerge, and what can be done to overcome social undercurrent.

A collection of essays in which various authors explore the relationships between the media and their diverse audiences, sponsors, corporate owners, governments, and others, focusing on the moral and ethical consequences of media practices.

Nineteen selections offer arguments by advocates and opponents on the social issue of euthanasia.

A collection of twenty essays by legal scholars, sociologists, and philosophers discussing the punishments for crime.

Contains twenty-seven essays in which the authors discuss various cases of hate crimes in America; look at hate crime legislation; consider the origins and reasons for hatred, bigotry, and prejudice; and offer suggestions for how such crimes can be eliminated.

Contains twenty-six essays by a variety of authors in which they examine issues of morality, anonymity, and privacy in cyberspace, and discuss how advanced information technology impacts communities, citizenship, and democracy.