Books in Pro/Con series

Discusses current and potential uses of genetic engineering in fields such as medicine, criminal investigation, and agriculture and examines some of the ethical questions involved.

Discusses the dangers of hazardous waste sites, who is responsible for the problem, who is responsible for cleanup, various legal decisions, and the effects of the federal Superfund.

A look at the role of guns throughout American history discusses the meaning of the Second Amendment, guns and violence, recreational activities, classroom education, current laws, and pending legislation.

An objective, thought-provoking study of the issue of animal rights examines both sides of the controversy to help readers make up their own minds about the subject.

Discusses the pros and cons of affirmative action policy in this country, examining its history, its effects, and current problems, including the question of reverse discrimination

Examines the state and federal prison systems, what prison life is like in various types of institutions, prison violence, women in prison, and alternatives to prison

Examines the arguments in favor of and opposed to legalized gambling, looking at various types of gambling, problems of compulsive gamblers, the lure of this activity, and more.