Berlatsky, Noah

Authors debate the effectiveness of the U.S. two-party system and discuss how ingrained partisan differences prevent the performance of fundamental governmental duties.

This book opens with background information on the Iranian Revolution 1978-1979, presents controversies on whether the Western Press demonized the Iranian Revolution, and includes personal narratives from people who witnessed or were impacted by the revolution.

This book is a collection of articles in which authors debate whether rap music promotes violence, whether rap music is harmful to women, and whether rap music is politically thoughtful or effective.

Authors present differing opinions on whether anti-Americanism may diminish as the U.S. becomes less powerful, whether Islam hates America because of America's policies, and whether the popularity of America's pop culture counteracts anti-Americanism.

Offering a panoramic view of opinions selected from a diverse range of international sources, this book traces controversies on genetic engineering and crops, genetic engineering and disease, genetic engineering and animals, and genetic engineering in humans.

This book is a collection of articles in which authors debate whether antibiotic use in animal agriculture is safe, whether antibiotics should be used to treat arthritis, whether antibiotics contribute to breast cancer, and whether widespread use of antibiotics may cause unexpected health problems.

Focuses on HIV/AIDS a controversial topic of worldwide importance and offers a panoramic view of opinions selected from a diverse range of international sources, including journals, magazines, newspapers, nonfiction books, speeches, government documents, organization newsletters, and position papers.

This book is a collection of articles in which authors debate whether interracial couples are still seen as deviant, whether children of interracial parents face special difficulties, and whether bilingual education is necessary.

Offering a panoramic view of opinions selected from a diverse range of international sources, this book traces the controversial issues on water, discussing sea level rising, the threat of acidification, the Pacific Ocean garbage patch, ocean pollution, and the Middle East Water Crisis.