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Research shows that by age 18, an American youth will have seen 200,000 acts of violence in the media. Through objective overviews, primary sources, and full-color illustrations, this title examines How Does Media Violence Affect Society? Do Violent Video Games Inspire Violence? Is Current Regulation of Media Violence Effective? How Can the Problems Associated with Media Violence Be Reduced?
2) Stem Cells
Scientists believe that stem cell research could eventually lead to cures and treatments for a host of human disorders and disease— but where those stem cells come from is the subject of major controversy. Through objective overviews, primary sources, and full-color illustrations, this title examines Is Stem Cell Research Necessary? Is Stem Cell Research Ethical? Are Stem Cells the Answer to Prolonged Human Life? Can the Stem Cell Debate
...The issue of terrorism has been a dominant concern ever since the 9/11 terrorist attacks on the U.S. Through objective overviews, primary sources, and full-color illustrations, this title carefully examines How Serious Is the Problem of Terrorism? Why Do People Commit Terrorist Attacks? How Are Terrorist Attacks Carried Out? How Can Terrorist Attacks Be Prevented?
The use of animals in research is one of the most controversial issues known to science. People who are in favor of animal experimentation insist that lifesaving vaccinations, medicines, and medical procedures would never have been possible without it. Opponents insist that the same results might have been achieved without animals. Through objective overviews, primary sources, and full-color illustrations this title asks Do the Benefits of Animal
...5) Abortion
Few issues polarize Americans like abortion. Battles have taken place over this highly-emotional issue in courtrooms and clinics, using both pens and bombs. Through objective overviews, primary sources, and full-color illustrations this title examines Is Abortion Moral? Should Abortion Be Legal? What Restrictions Should Be Placed on Abortion? What Measures Might Reduce the Need for Abortion?
6) Gay Rights
Throughout the years gay men and lesbians have made progress in their fight for equal rights—but they are still not afforded many of the same rights as heterosexuals. Through objective interviews, primary sources, and full-color illustrations, this title examines: Are Gay Rights Protected in the United States? Should Gays and Lesbians Have the Legal Right to Marry? Should Gays and Lesbians Raise Children? What Is the Future of Gay Rights?
...The Middle East is home to three great religions, much of the world's oil, and some of the bitterest, most violent conflicts in modern times. Through objective overviews, primary sources, and full-color illustrations this title examines How Has the Rise of Islamic Militancy Affected Middle East Conflicts? How Does U.S. Involvement Affect the Middle East? How Does the Israeli-Arab Conflict Affect the Middle East? Is Peace Possible in the Middle
...Assisted suicide is officially permitted in just a handful of places around the world, yet its legalization is continually sought in dozens of countries and states. Through objective overviews, primary sources, and full-color illustrations this title examines Is Assisted Suicide Moral? Should Assisted Suicide Be Legal? Does Assisted Suicide Threaten Vulnerable Groups of People? What Alternatives to Assisted Suicide Exist?
The issue of whether marijuana and other illicit drugs should be legalized, taxed, and regulated in the same way as alcohol and cigarettes is hotly debated. Through objective overviews, primary sources, and full-color illustrations, this title examines Should Certain Drugs Be Legalized? Would Legalizing Drugs Decrease Crime? Would Legalizing Drugs Increase Drug Addiction? Is the War on Drugs Failing?
Utilizing objective overviews, primary sources, and full-color illustrations Nuclear Weapons and Security examines Is the United States Likely to Be Attacked with Nuclear Weapons? How Can the Spread of Nuclear Weapons Be Prevented? How Can the United States Defend Itself Against a Nuclear Attack? Could the World Survive a Nuclear War?
11) Obesity
The number of obese individuals has skyrocketed in the last two decades. It is becoming more evident that obesity is not just an effect of personal choices, but influenced by many outside factors. Through objective overviews, primary sources, and full-color illustrations, this title examines What Are the Causes of Obesity? How Can Obesity Be Prevented? Is Obesity a Matter of Personal Responsibility? How Should Obesity Be Treated?
Advances in medicine and biology help to improve the lives of many people, yet with new technology comes new ethical questions about what is right and wrong. Through objective overviews, primary sources, and full-color illustrations this title examines Can Genetic Testing and Manipulation Be Done Ethically? Is the Use of Human Embryos in Stem Cell Research Ethical? Is Assisted Reproductive Technology Ethical? Should Doctors Be Allowed to Help Patients
...13) Islam
With more than a billion believers, Islam is the second largest and fastest-growing religion in the world and has also been at the center of some of the hottest controversies of our time. Through objective overviews, primary sources, and full-color illustrations, this title examines Does Islam Inspire Terrorism? Does the Veil Oppress Women? Does Islam Respect Human Rights? Are Islam and the West Headed for a Clash of Civilizations?
14) Civil liberties
15) Human rights
The development of genetic engineering has allowed scientists to change an organism's looks or function by adding, deleting, or rearranging genes. The resulting technology has opened up a whole new world of possibilities–– and a wide array of complex ethical issues–– in the field of biotechnology. The title examines Is Genetic Engineering Safe in Food and Agriculture? Is Genetic Engineering Safe in Humans? Is Human Cloning
...17) Cloning
With the new discoveries scientists are making everyday, cloning may soon be a realistic option for procreation. Through objective overviews, primary sources, and full-color illustrations this title examines Should Cloning Be Used in Animals? Is Human Cloning Ethical? Is Embryonic Stem Cell Research Ethical? What Policies Should Govern Cloning?
Experts estimate that approximately 12 million illegal immigrants may now be living and working in the United States. Through objective overviews, primary sources, and full-color illustrations, this title examines Does Illegal Immigration Harm the U.S. Economy? Does Illegal Immigration Threaten American Society? How Should the Government Respond to Illegal Immigration? How Should America Treat Illegal Immigrants?
19) Gun control
Is there a connection between guns and criminal activity in the United States? Through objective overviews, primary sources, and full-color illustrations, this title explores Can Gun Control Reduce Crime? Could Gun Control Reduce Youth Violence? Does the Constitution Guarantee the Right to Own Guns? Are Some Gun Bans Warranted?
20) Genetic testing
Genetic testing could help unlock many secrets about diseases that people may be facing many years in the future. Through objective overviews, primary sources, and full color illustrations this title examines What is Genetic Testing? Can Genetic Testing Help People Avoid Diseases? What are the Ethical Issues That Surround Genetic Testing? What is the Future of Genetic Testing?