Presents a collection of political cartoons that focus on a particular historical or current event and includes an analysis of each cartoon as well as background information.
Contains twenty-six essays that provide opposing viewpoints on issues related to the U.S.-led war on Iraq in 2003, debating whether the war was justified, the role of the U.S. in Iraq, the type of government Iraq should have, and the country's prospects for the future.
Presents twenty-six debate-style essays on the media in the U.S., covering such issues as whether or not there is liberal bias, the impact of media ownership deregulation on radio, and how media polls affect the political process.
Contains twenty-three articles in which the authors provide varying perspectives on the issue of biological warfare, debating the seriousness of the danger of biological weapons, nations and groups that pose the greatest threat, U.S. preparedness, and prevention measures.
Contains fifteen essays in which the authors debate issues related to missile defense, discussing whether there is a need for such a system, whether it is technologically feasible, and the impact of a missile defense system on U.S. security.
Presents nearly thirty essays, many written by teenagers, on drugs, addiction, recovery, and decision-making about drug use. Also includes a bibliography and an annotated list of related organizations and Web sites.
Presents various articles which discuss domestic problems in Russia, the prospects for democracy there, the threat Russia poses to the rest of the world, and U.S. policy toward Russia.
