Books in Contemporary Issues series

The Ku Klux Klan and the White Aryan Resistance are among the white supremacist organizations profiled in this riveting anthology. Authors examine the history and the strategies of the white supremacy movement, recount the personal stories of white supremacists and their victims, and suggest measures designed to combat the growth of white supremacy.

The second edition of Human Rights provides a completely revised and updated guide to this vital topic―from the latest human rights legislation to current publications, Internet resources, information on human rights organizations, and United Nations human rights documents. The section of selected human rights instruments is an especially useful reference tool and it includes recent declarations on the rights of women and children.High school and college students, the general public, and human rights organizations will find this volume an excellent source of information on every aspect of human rights.

The criminal justice system in the United States is highly complex, and includes both the activities of law enforcement officers as well as court proceedings. Often, social and economic factors come into play in the arrests, trials, and rehabilitation of Americans, and many people recognize that there are problems with the system. This book explores whether bias based on race, sexuality, gender, and/or socio-economic status exists in the courtroom and in law enforcement, and discusses the pros and cons of the death penalty and criminal justice reform. The Contemporary Issues series gives young readers a better understanding of major social issues today. Each book examines four key questions related to a controversial topic, with chapters that detail the most commonly heard arguments on both sides of the discussion. The arguments contained within are supported by data from experts as well as nonpartisan reports, allowing the reader to make his or her own informed decision on the issue.

The feminist and political activity Gloria Steinem once declared "a gender-equal society would be one where the word 'gender' does not exist; where everyone can be themselves." This book explores major issues related to gender equality in the United States today, including legislation that would guarantee equal pay, changing attitudes towards sexual harassment, the challenging debate over abortion and reproductive rights, and the efficacy of strategies that would close the gap between male and female students in STEM education.