Current controversies

A collection of essays that provide varying perspectives on issues regarding homeschooling, and discusses reasons for parents to choose homeschooling, the benefits of educating children in the home, regulations and monitoring, resources available to homeschooled children, and more.

Presents a diverse selection of primary sources representing all sides of the debate in question about factory farming.

Presents a collection of essays that debate and discuss various topics pertaining to rap and hip-hop, including how these genres have shaped modern society, whether they are a negative influence, and whether they perpetuate violence.

Traces the history of the trade relationship between China and the United States, discusses how China has grown to be one of the world's top exporters of goods, and explores the political, economic, and cultural issues related to trade with China.

Presents a diverse selection of primary sources representing all sides of the racism debate.

A collection of controversial essays that debate various issues related to censorship including protests at funerals and offensive language and speech in schools.

Nearly thirty essays debate issues regarding homosexuality, including its origins, whether homosexuals face serious discrimination, whether society should encourage increased acceptance of homosexuality, and whether society should sanction gay and lesbian families.

An anthology of articles debating issues surrounding the Persian Gulf War, including its effects on the United States and the Middle East, the justification of military action, the accuracy of the media coverage, and lessons learned from the war.

Presents articles on both sides of the gun control issue, discussing such topics as constitutionality, the effectiveness of guns as a means of self-defense, and reducing gun-related violence.