Dudley, William

Presents a selection of the political cartoons created in response to the terrorist attacks on the United States that appeared in the nation's newspapers following the events of September 11, 2001, each with a brief explanation.

Uses primary sources to document the debate over U.S. participation in World War I, discussing military preparedness, the question of American neutrality, the decision to go to war, dissent and defiance on the home front, and the Treaty of Versailles and the League of Nations.

Contains twenty essays in which the authors debate issues related to North and South Korea, considering whether North Korea poses a serious threat, the state of democracy and human rights in North and South Korea, U.S. foreign policy toward the countries, and their futures.

Readings and discussion questions present conflicting points of view concerning American involvement in Vietnam.

Presents more than twenty essays that argue opposing sides on issues regarding religion in America, including whether America is a religious nation, whether religion can solve America's social problems, how religious freedom should be accommodated in America, and what role religion should play in American public schools.

Explores references to unicorns in ancient texts, describing their physical features, their behaviors, the powers attributed to their horns, and their religious symbolism in medieval times, and discusses animals that may have been mistaken for the creature.

Contains seventeen essays that offer varying perspectives on issues related to child abuse, including the seriousness of the problem, how it can be prevented, and government policies on abusers and sex offenders; and provides quick facts, contact information for organizations, and a bibliography.

Twenty-three essays present opposing arguments on several topics related to Islam, including the status of women under the religion, whether its values conflict with those of the West, and whether it promotes terrorism and violence. Includes an introduction, glossary, bibliographies, and a list of related organizations.

Reprints a selection of political cartoons drawn in response to the events of the Great Depression, each with an explanation and a note about the cartoonist.