Includes articles debating topics related to the current political and economic situation in Europe including European unification, German unification, Western policies and their affect on Eastern Europe and the roles of International Organizations on Europe's future.
A series of controversial essays that address issues associated with disaster response including the immediate challenges following a disaster, U.S. response after Hurricane Katrina, and the private sector's responsibilities during an emergency.
Contains essays that provide varying perspectives on issues related to cybercrime, discussing whether it poses a problem to United States security, what should be done to protect internet users, and more.
A collection of essays examining the controversies surrounding professional football including the impact of concussions, drug use, and whether football promotes violence.
Contains twenty essays on current issues surrounding oil spills, discussing how they happen, the risk of spills, how they are handled, and industry regulations.
Explains the debate about abortion in America since the Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision of 1973. Discusses the legal and medical status of the fetus, abortion's effect on society, and the ethical and moral concerns involved in abortion.
The Current Controversies series examines today's most important social and political issues; each volume presents a diverse selection of primary and secondary sources representing all sides of the debate in question.; Each anthology is composed of a wide spectrum of sources written by many of the foremost authorities in their respective fields. This unique approach provides students with a concise view of divergent opinions on each topic.
A collection of essays that provides varying perspective on issues regarding deadly viruses, discussing ebola, vaccines, HIV and AIDS, and other controversies.