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While immense strides have been made to combat HIV in recent years, AIDS-related deaths remain a reality in many developing countries. Readers hoping to understand the challenges of this ongoing medical crisis will find a wealth of knowledge in this book compiled by editor Noël Merino. Diversified perspectives on issues such as prevention strategies, medical funding, and treatment plans provide a well-balanced view of the many options and predicaments facing developing communities and health workers today.

Is Iran a global security threat? Has their government interfered with American efforts to establish democracy in Iraq? Is Iran's nuclear program a threat to Israel? Is diplomacy or military force the best way to deal with Iran? Experts weigh in on this thorny topic by interpreting key ideas and details. Readers benefit from nuanced arguments from conflicting perspectives that add much-needed context to current events.

Should the auto industry or large banks be rescued when they engage in practices that lead them into bankruptcy? Will the collapse of one sector lead to the collapse of others? If the government can spend billions bailing out banks or auto companies, why don't they do the same for the millions of college students or homeowners who suffer from debt as a result of the financial sector's predatory practices? This anthology analyzes these and other questions relevant to federal bailouts. Readers will gain a broad understanding of the conflicting sides of this debate in accessible essays. Writers include Nancy Rapport, Paul Krugman, and Matthew Rothschild.

The increasing volatility in American politics often leads many people to wonder if the two-party system is still a viable, and healthy, part of the political process. Directly supporting key Social Studies curriculum and political science studies, this informative anthology tackles the many questions related to the two-party system in America. Readers are presented with essays and articles that expand upon topics such as third-party campaigns, the electoral college, and gerrymandering.

To what degree is privatized foster care increasing? Do schools take enough initiative to meet the educational needs of foster children? Do group homes help at-risk youth? This anthology asks tough questions about the various aspects of foster care. Includes primary and secondary sources. Debate essays include why children are in foster care to begin with, how group homes impact children, whether families should foster or adopt outside of their ethnicity, and the steps schools should take in making sure that foster children receive a great education.

The United States seems enmeshed in the Middle East permanently, with the reason for involvement changing year after year. However, this is not the only way to look at U.S. involvement. This anthology interrogates this question and others from diverse and conflicting perspectives, helping readers to understand the key issues and ideas underpinning U.S. policy in the Middle East. This reading and analysis ties into Social Studies curriculum.

Can religion play a role in abolishing slavery today? Has economic development caused slavery, or conversely, can it help to defeat slavery? How pervasive is human trafficking in the United States, and in the world? This informative anthology asks tough questions about slavery today. Readers are presented with a diverse set of opinions and perspectives on the topic.

Humanity faces grave challenges in this century such as nuclear proliferation, global hunger, overpopulation, the finite supply of oil, and global warming, just to name a few. This anthology thoroughly analyzes these subjects by presenting contrasting perspectives. Readers gain a more comprehensive understanding of the key ideas and stakes in each of these topics. Discussions are grounded in real life events.

Learning how to manage finances is an essential life skill. Is a credit card an effective way to get teens to understand credit? Do prepaid debit cards offer an alternative? Are college students good candidates for credit, or do they pose risks? Should credit card marketing efforts targeting college students be regulated? Should schools be charged with educating teens in financial literacy? This anthology takes up these questions and addresses key ideas relevant to the conversation around teens and credit.

College tuition is higher now than at any point in history, and current and former students are accruing record amounts of debt, over a trillion dollars, by some estimates. How can something as essential as education cost so much? Is education a right or is it a privilege? Supporting Social Studies curriculum, this anthology analyzes the patterns of tuition from conflicting points of view. Should students be responsible for paying their way through college, or does the community share the load and benefits of higher education? Readers will learn about the varied factors and key ideas catalyzing the rising cost of college and some novel solutions to the problem.

The act of a suicide bomber, one who causes devastation while taking one's own life for a pre-determined reason, is a very complicated, powerful act. At its crux is the idea of the martyr and the individual's relationship to that idea. This anthology analyzes the topic of suicide bombers. Does foreign occupation motivate bombers? What strategic objectives underlie this practice? Readers gain insight into the political and social implications of suicide bombing. Discussions are grounded in real events.

Is public funding problematic for stem cell research? Should the government play a larger role in funding and overseeing stem cell research? Are a majority of American misinformed about stem cell research? This informative edition supports Social Studies curriculum as it tackles these questions to give readers a diversified view of the many stakes and debates taking place surrounding this topic. Includes primary and secondary sources from a variety of perspectives; eyewitnesses, scientific journals, government officials, and many others.

Should couples be required to obtain a license before having children? Would mandated parenting licenses infringe on parental rights? Do men have the right to refuse parenthood? To what degree do mentally disabled people face biases in parenting rights? This informative anthology tackles issues related to parenthood. Diverse voices offer various perspectives on these contentious issues, allowing readers to gain insight into the nuances of this complicated topic.

The United States has been involved in Afghanistan since 2001. How should the United States proceed in its mission to help Afghanistan? Should NATO help Afghanistan and its neighbors cooperate? Or should NATO commit to an indefinite future in the region? Should the United States involve Pakistan? Should American troops promote grassroots support at the local level? Should NATO forces withdraw immediately? This anthology interprets these questions about the ongoing commitment in Afghanistan. Readers gain a nuanced perspective straight from the experts active in the conversation.

One of the most contested civil liberties of our time, gun ownership dominates the political, social, and educational debate forums of today. This critical edition takes a hard look at primary and secondary sources in order to analyze and present the topic from a variety of perspectives. Features from the Pew Research Center for the People and the Press, the Legal Community Against Violence, the Supreme Court, and the Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence amplify the details of this heated debate, offering readers a chance to analyze critical topics related to school gun-free zones, an individual's right to bear arms, the regulation of gun ownership, and public acts of violence.

In today's world, the topic of homeland security seems to be on the forefront of political, social, and educational debates. Supporting key critical evaluation skills, this anthology collects a series of diverse topics on this subject. Questions such as whether U.S. Immigration laws are enforced fairly; whether terrorism is a persistent and evolving threat; and whether airport security measures are an effective means of security are tackled in this edition.

Is staying active the key to weight loss and maintenance? Should the government play a role in food regulation in order to combat childhood obesity? Should education play a greater role in informing students about health and dietary habits? Features from the New York Post, the Weight-Control information Network, and Men's Health Advisor weigh in on the various aspects surrounding obesity. Readers are presented with a diverse series of opinions on the public health issue.

This book presents a series of essays that debate various topics about ethanol, such as the politics of ethanol production; government subsidies as they relate to corn-based ethanol production; and the relationship between ethanol and the retail price of food. Includes primary and secondary sources and essays from The Economist, Ethanol Across America, the American Coalition for Ethanol, Kiran Bhat, and Elizabeth Svoboda.

To what degree do Latinos face discrimination in health care? How significant of a problem is racism in the penal system? What are the current thoughts on policies such as affirmative action? This necessary anthology dissects an important issue in our society through a series of diversified voices. Includes primary and secondary sources from a variety of perspectives; eyewitnesses, scientific journals, government officials, and many others.

There is a lot of love to go around, none so truer than for any family unit that works to be good for one another. This happens regardless of a parent's sexual preference, and yet, many traditionalists want to define the family as solely a heterosexual unit, without recognizing anything else. This collection of essays exposes readers to both sides of the debate. Topics include whether gay parenting puts children at risk, whether gay adoption should be accepted, and how society needs to support gay families through acceptance for the betterment of itself.

Should cloning be banned? Can it ever be safe and effective? Would reproductive cloning strengthen families? Is cloning animals morally permissible? Supporting key Social Studies curriculum, this anthology tackles the question of cloning in our world. Readers are presented with a variety of viewpoints on the topic and asked to draw informed conclusions through inquiry and argument analysis.

Supporting key Social Studies standards, this anthology contains thirteen essays that address issues concerning nuclear weapons, discussing the seriousness of the proliferation of nuclear weapons, the United States' management of Iran, North Korea's nuclear program, and other topics.

A consistent source of debate and disagreement in both political and private forums, tax breaks play an important role in shaping our economy. This anthology urges readers to participate in this ongoing discourse through text analysis and inquiry. Essays on corporate and estate taxes, the benefits and drawback of tax incentives for energy conservation, and tax breaks for hedge fund managers are discussed in this comprehensive anthology.

It's 10 p.m., Do you know where your children are? The sound of this classic public service announcement filled living rooms across the nation between 10 p.m. and 11 p.m. for decades. The question raises the issue that parents must always monitor their children to keep them close, and therefore safe. Is this form of control constitutional? Furthermore, is it effective? This anthology interprets the issue of teen curfew from various perspectives.

Affirmative action has been a source of controversy in American politics since its establishment in 1961; it remains to this day a subject that is continuously complicated by various socio-economic and political perspectives. This necessary edition, with contributions from educators, politicians, and students, presents readers with a spectrum of diverse viewpoints that cover topics such as affirmative action in sports, minority press coverage of affirmative action, and affirmative action as a part of American identity.

For many teenagers, the demands of modern life can seem taxing and overwhelming. Part-time employment, volunteer opportunities, extracurricular activities, sports, and social obligations, young adults often feel pressured to juggle a wide net of obligations. Schools, college recruiters, and society seem to reinforce that a busy teen is a successful teen. Is this true? To what degree? This book discusses the various drawbacks and benefits of challenging schedules, including discussions of sports, academics, and employment.

This edition explores issues related to the Olympics. It covers benefits and harms from hosting the Olympics. It examines the issues of drugs and doping in the Olympics. Readers will learn about often unseen sides to the massive event, including the environmental, political, and sex trafficking issues as they relate to the Olympics.