Gerdes, Louise I

A collection of twenty-five essays that provides varying perspectives on sexual violence, debating the seriousness of the problem, factors that contribute to it, society's response to it, and policies that may help reduce it.

Contains over thirty essays that provide different perspectives on the issue of police brutality, debating the extent of the problem, the factors that contribute to brutality, prevention strategies, and appropriate punishments for perpetrators.

Presents opposing perspectives on topics such as identity theft, cyber-terrorism, Internet piracy, online predators, file-sharing, organizational mismanagement, trade and federal disclosure laws, civil liberties, "cyber-stalking," and the responsibility of companies and consumers.

Presents twenty-eight essays that debate various issues that relate to the world's oceans, and discusses the numerous threats to the waters and marine life, federal policies, the fishing industry, and how humans affect marine mammals.

Presents eleven essays that examine varying aspects of the legalization of drugs, discussing such factors as violent crime, the economy, medicinal use of marijuana, and constitutionality.

Contains over thirty essays in which various authors present opposing viewpoints on issues related to pollution, discussing whether pollution is a serious problem, the health risks associated with chemical pollutants, recycling, air pollution reduction, and pollution management.

Focuses on cyberbullying and offers a variety of perspectives-eyewitness accounts, governmental views, scientific analysis, newspaper and magazine accounts, and many more to illuminate the issue.

Contains twenty essays that provide opposing viewpoints on the issue of violence in the media, debating the seriousness of the situation, the possibility of government restrictions, and the response by society.

Presents an overview of changing attitudes toward drunk driving, and features twenty essays in which various authors discuss the problem of drunk driving, share personal stories of tragedy and triumph, explore solutions to the problem of drunk driving, and examine legal issues related to drunk driving.

Contains thirteen essays that address issues concerning nuclear weapons, discussing the seriousness of the proliferation of nuclear weapons, the United States' management of Iran, North Korea's nuclear program, and other topics.