Current controversies

Contains articles that provide a variety of perspectives on issues related to human genetics, discussing concerns about genetic research and technology, as well as genetic testing, and debating the questions of whether people should be free to pursue genetic enhancement, and whether genes should be available for patent.

A collection of essays that provides varying perspectives on the green movement, discussing if it is a viable reform effort, if it can benefit the economy, if it is worth the extra costs to consumers, and its potential outcomes.

Provides varying perspectives on issues related to forensic technology, debating its reliability, if fictional portrayal of crime investigations influence verdicts of juries, and if they can be used to determine deceit; and includes information on improvements to technology.

Contains essays that offer a variety of perspectives on the issue of factory farming, debating whether factory farming is economically beneficial, ethical, or harmful to human health or the environment, and considering the future of the industry.

Contains articles that provide varying perspectives on questions related to consumer debt, credit cards, lenders and debt collection agencies, and bankruptcy.

A collection of essays that offers varying perspectives on blogging, debating their value to the public, their impact on politics, how they affect American culture, and ethical and legal issues.

Articles present opposing opinions on the seriousness of violence against women, including issues of rape, domestic violence, sexual harrassment, and pornography.

Presents essays reflecting opposing opinions on the issue of reproductive technology, discussing whether such medical advances are harmful or beneficial, at what age women should stop having babies, surrogate motherhood, unethical treatment of embryos, and regulation of the field.

Articles present opposing viewpoints on the seriousness of family violence.

An anthology providing opposing viewpoints as to whether gambling is ethical, if it benefits economies, if government should regulate Indian gambling, how it affects sports, and if compulsive gambling is a serious problem.