Books in Opposing Viewpoints Series series

In 2012, a seventeen-year-old African American boy named Trayvon Martin was murdered in cold blood by a neighborhood vigilante. When the murderer was acquitted, shockwaves ran through African American communities across the United States. The frustration over the perceived lack of value of African Americans in the United States spurred #BlackLivesMatter. The activist group mobilized as a rash of killings of unarmed African Americans by police seemed to plague the country. But many whites didn't understand their cause and responded with All Lives Matter. The viewpoints in this resource ask important questions regarding race in the United States.

Each title in the highly acclaimed Opposing Viewpoints series explores a specific issue by placing expert opinions in a unique pro/con format; the viewpoints are selected from a wide range of highly respected and often hard-to-find publications.; This title addresses the controversies associated with genetic engineering of humans (including so-called designer babies, cloning, and embryonic stem cell research), animals, and crops. The topics explored are whether genetic engineering should be permit; "Each volume in the Opposing Viewpoints Series could serve as a model…not only providing access to a wide diversity of opinions, but also stimulating readers to do further research for group discussion and individual interest. Both shrill and moderate, th

From the high school and college programs to which students devote countless hours, to the multibillion-dollar professional sports industry, it is difficult to underestimate the popularity of sports in American society. Authors in this volume examine a variety of sports controversies in chapters such as Is Drug Use a Problem in Sports? and Do Sports Benefit Children?

Americans pay among the highest prices for prescription drugs, thanks to government legislation and the powerful pharmaceutical lobbies. The effect has been disastrous, with many citizens obtaining cheaper medicine from Canada, and others forgoing it altogether at the risk of their health. These crippling prices are set by "big pharma," at the insistence of those who support free trade. Consumers call the pharmaceutical companies greedy and selfish, but these companies also enact change, through scientific research, curing of diseases, and community outreach. What is the answer to this complex issue? Readers will learn about the conflicts and potential solutions in this compelling volume.

Each title in the highly acclaimed Opposing Viewpoints series explores a specific issue by placing expert opinions in a unique pro/con format; the viewpoints are selected from a wide range of highly respected and often hard-to-find publications.; This addition to the popular Opposing Viewpoints series focuses on the topic of militias. The title includes a balanced selection of articles on whether or not militias pose a danger; the groups and organizations linked to the militia movement, such as th; "Each volume in the Opposing Viewpoints Series could serve as a model…not only providing access to a wide diversity of opinions, but also stimulating readers to do further research for group discussion and individual interest. Both shrill and moderate, th

Technological advancements and national security efforts have stimulated debate on civil liberties. The authors in this anthology examine whether or not the basic rights guaranteed by the U.S. Constitutions such as the freedoms of speech, press, and religion and the rights to due process, privacy, and equal protection under the law are threatened and, if so, how the government and the courts should respond.

Recent incidents of juvenile crime and violence have elicited controversy over its significance in society. Contributors debate whether juvenile crime is increasing, the causes of juvenile crime, and possible solutions. Chapters include: Is Juvenile Crime and Violence Increasing? What Are the Causes Of Juvenile Crime and Violence? What Contributes To Gang-Related Juvenile Crime? How Can Juvenile Crime Be Combated?

Suicide takes the lives of more than 30,000 Americans every year and is the third leading cause of death for those between the ages of fifteen and twenty four. In this all-new anthology, authors debate the causes and possible solutions to this problem in the following chapters: Is Suicide Ever Acceptable? What are the Causes of Teen Suicide? Should Assisted Suicide Be Legalized? How Can Suicide Be Prevented?