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Vaccines

2015
Contains fourteen essays that present different perspectives on the debate over vaccines.

Genetically modified food

2015
A collection of essays that looks at issues related to genetically modified foods and provides varying perspectives on them.

Organ transplants

2012
Thirteen essays present opposing arguments on issues regarding organ donation and transplants, including ethical questions, compensation for donation, the purchasing of organs, fundamental values, oversight of the U.S. transplant system, involuntary harvesting, animal-to-human transplants, and more.

Extending the human lifespan

"At Issue: Extending the Human Lifespan: Books in this anthology series focus a wide range of viewpoints onto a single controversial issue, providing in-depth discussions by leading advocates, a quick grounding in the issues, and a challenge to critical thinking skills"--.

Why is autism on the rise?

2014
Explores possible causes for the recent rise in autism. It looks at improved diganotistics of autism, vitamin deficiencies, and different environmental and behavioral reasons that could lead to autism.

Do cell phones cause cancer?

2013
Presents essays that offer varying opinions on whether cell phone use causes cancer, discussing the evidence that exists on both sides of the issue and barriers to conducting research on the subject.

Reproductive technologies

2010
Contains fourteen articles that provide a variety of perspectives on reproductive technologies, addressing the ethics of gender selection, egg donation, and other topics.

Embryonic and adult stem cells

Presents a collection of essays that discuss various topics pertaining to adult and embryonic stem cells. Explores the controversies surrounding this topic and considers varying viewpoints on this research and whether it should be continued.

Is the Western diet making the world sick?

Presents a collection of essays that discuss factors that are contributing to the growth in negative dietary choices around the world. Suggests alternative diets and how they can become more widespread.

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