Tardiff, Joseph C.

Presents biographical information on more than 470 notable Hispanic men and women in a variety of fields, focusing primarily on contemporary twentieth century individuals, but also including entries on historical figures from as far back as the fifteenth century.

Contains articles that provide varying perspectives on questions related to consumer debt, credit cards, lenders and debt collection agencies, and bankruptcy.

Twenty essays present varying perspectives on marijuana; discussing the effects of marijuana use, the issue of marijuana legalization, medical marijuana, and the war on drugs, as well as providing personal stories of marijuana use and abuse. Includes a comprehensive introduction, a list of related organizations, and a bibliography.

A collection of twenty-six articles that present opposing viewpoints on the topic of Congressional ethics.

Articles, essays, historical documents, and book excerpts examine the social and political controversies surrounding teenage alcoholism, covering topics such as patterns of alcohol consumption, underage drinking and the media, parental responsibility, underage alcohol policies.