The U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights guarantees all residents certain inalienable rights. Through objective overviews, primary sources, and full-color illustrations this title examines Should the Right to Free Speech Be Restricted? Is the Separation of Church and State Necessary to Protect Civil Liberties? Do Gun Control Laws Infringe on Civil Liberties? Does the War on Terror Threaten Civil Liberties?

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?

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 East?

According to the U.S. Department of Justice, more than 20,000 violent gangs with approximately 1 million members were criminally active in the United States as of September 2008. Through objective overviews, primary sources, and full-color illustrations, this title examines How Serious a Problem Are Gangs? Why Do Young People Join Gangs? Can People Leave the Gang Life Behind? and Can Gang Violence Be Stopped?

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 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 Ethical? What Policies Should Govern Genetic Engineering?

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?

With soaring costs, declining quality, and millions of Americans unable to afford medical and dental care, America's health care system is in peril. Through objective interviews, primary sources, and full-color illustrations, this title examines: What Is the State of America's Health Care System? Who Suffers Most Under the Current System? Should America's Health Care Be Nationalized? and How Can America Improve Its Health Care System?

Sixty years after the Universal Declaration of Human Rights was adopted by the United Nations, there remains a significant gap between the ideals expressed by that document and the realities of human oppression and mistreatment. Through objective overviews, primary sources, and full-color illustrations this title examines What Are Human Rights? How Can Global Human Rights Best Be Protected? Should U.S. Foreign Policy Consider Human Rights? What Is the Future of Human Rights?

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?

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?

Since the terrorist attacks of 9/11, the safety of American citizens has dominated the nation’s consciousness. Utilizing objective overviews, primary sources, and full-color illustrations, this title examines How Serious a Threat Is Terrorism to National Security? How Do National Security Concerns Affect Privacy Rights? How Does U.S. Foreign Policy Affect National Security? What Effect Has the Iraq War Had on National Security?

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?

Because of sites such as Facebook, Myspace, Twitter, Linkedin, and others, the popularity of online social networking has literally exploded in recent years. Through objective overviews, primary sources, and full-color illustrations, this title examines What Is Online Social Networking? What Are the Dangers Associated with Online Social Networking? Is Online Social Networking Addictive? and Should Online Social Networks Be More Tightly Regulated?

Tens of millions of religious fundamentalists live in the United States and other countries, impacting laws, education, civil liberties, and often sparking terrorism and armed conflict. Through objective overviews, primary sources, and full-color illustrations this title examines How Widespread Is Religious Fundamentalism? Does Religious Fundamentalism Threaten Individual Rights? Does Religious Fundamentalism Fuel Violence and Terrorism? How Should Governments Respond to Religious Fundamentalism?

Whether it involves shooting rampages, fighting, harassment, or sexual abuse, school violence may occur anywhere, at any time, to anyone. Through objective overviews, primary sources, and full-color illustrations, this title examines How Widespread Is School Violence? What Are the Causes of School Violence? What Is the Aftermath of School Violence? Can School Violence Be Stopped?

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 Be Resolved?

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?

With the recent rapid growth in the number of illegal immigrants in the United States and the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, border control has become a primary concern for Americans. Through object overviews, primary sources, and full-color illustrations, this title examines What Are the Impediments to Effective Border Control? Does Increased Border Security Protect the United States? Are Minuteman Volunteers Really Vigilantes? What Policies Should Guide the Future of U.S. Border Control?

As video games have continued to evolve and grow more colorful, animated, and sophisticated, their popularity has skyrocketed— and controversy over them has grown as well. Through objective overviews, primary sources, and full-color illustrations, this title examines Are Video Games Harmful? Do Video Games Cause Violent Crime? How Do Video Games Affect Mental, and Physical Health? Should Video Games Be Regulated?