A collection of articles debating the issue of juvenile delinquency discusses whether juvenile crime is increasing, and what factors contribute to gang-related juvenile crime (view table of contents)

Product Description: Major acts of terrorism in the 1990s -- including several on U.S. soil -- have raised concerns about the risk of terrorism in cities around the world. Chapters include: Should Americans Fear Urban Terrorism? Which Groups Pose an Urban Terrorist Threat? Do the Media Encourage Terrorism? Do Antiterrorism Measures Threaten Civil Liberties...read more (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)

Provides various opinions on pollution, the effects of the American way of life on the environment, the economic repercussions of conservation efforts, conservation methods, and other environmental issues

A collection of essays answer the questions: 'Is family violence defined too broadly?' 'Who are the victims of family violence?' 'Is the prevalence of family violence exaggerated?' and 'How can family violence be reduced?' (view table of contents)

A compilation of essays from experts who hold dissenting points of view addresses the beneficial and harmful effects of affirmative action based on race, gender, and class

A compilation of essays from experts who hold dissenting points of view addresses the beneficial and harmful effects of affirmative action based on race, gender, and class