On trial

Examines the history of the battle over pornography policies and legislation in the United States since 1815, discusses the impact of key cases on society, and features a selection of related documents, lists of significant people, laws, and concepts, and a chronology.

Presents a comprehensive examination of the American legal system in relation to marriage and addresses issues of polygamy, same-sex marriages, and more and contains an A to Z list of laws and concepts, chronology, and primary documents.

Explores the history, evolution, and effects of voting rights in the United States, discussing how unpopular groups have often been denied voting rights throughout history; includes supporting materials designed to help readers understand the issues raised by voting rights.

Discusses eight historically important, politically-related court cases in which an individual faced an authority, such as a government or church, which misused the courts in attempting to establish its power over the individual.

Discusses eight trials in military courts involving military personnel including Johnson Whittaker, Billy Mitchell, Eddie Slov?k, and William L. Calley.