Friedman, Lauri S

Collects sixteen essays that offer opposing viewpoints on issues concerning alcohol, debating if it poses a threat to society, if the drinking age should be lowered, and how to prevent drunk driving.

A collection of seventeen essays that provides varying perspectives on issues related to Afghanistan, discussing the status of the war, challenges the country faces, and the involvement of the United States.

Presents a discussion of fossil fuels that covers questions about whether the fuels are running out and examines their threat to the environment and impact on national security, and analyzes the potential benefits of alternative energy sources.

Presents a series of articles on issues associated with nuclear weapons and security, including the likelihood of another attack on the U.S. and how the U.S. can effectively defend itself against a nuclear attack.

Presents a collecton of essays examining the controversy over student drug testing, including its efficacy, legality, and consequences.

Discusses the various issues relating to abortion, and includes an overview, morality concerns, restrictions, how to reduce the need for abortions, and other related topics.

Contains seventeen essays that provide varying perspectives on issues related to discrimination, debating the prevalence of discrimination against African-Americans, Arab Americans, and Latinos and discussing women in the workplace, racial profiling, ethnic team names, gay marriage, race-based humor, and affirmative action.

Presents a concise overview on issues associated with the death penalty with primary source quotes and statistics on topics including whether or not the death penalty deters crime.

Presents fourteen essays that debate the controversial subject of terrorism, and addresses issues of weapons of mass destruction, the safety of the nation, the root causes of terrorism, and measures to prevent terrorism.

Presents a collection of essays that examine various issues relater to gay marriage, including family, sexual morality, social justice, and more.