Considers opposing opinions on various issues concerning capital punishment

A collection of essays that explore varying perspectives on issues related to self mutilation, including the seriousness of the problem, if body-modification constitutes self-mutilation, reasons people intentionally hurt themselves, prevention, and treatment.

Provides a collection of articles that offer varying viewpoints on the subject of values and morality in the United States, covering such topics as patriotism, religion in America, and popular culture.

This is a collection of essays on Americans' disenchantment with the Vietnam War, the assassination of Robert F. Kennedy, the hippie movement and its rejection of traditional values, and the Kerner Commission Report.

Cartoon artists editorialize on the morality of abortion, whether abortion rights should be protected or restricted, and whether protestors should target abortion providers.

Critical essays examine the life of African-American author Maya Angelou, and explore her use of autobiographical fiction.

Contains twenty-eight essays that argue opposing sides on issues regarding religion in America, debating whether America is a religious nation, the effect of religion on American society, how religious freedom should be accommodated in America, and what values religious Americans should support.

A collection of articles that discuss hate groups and argue whether or not hate crimes are a serious problems, if certain groups promote hate and violence, and if militia movements pose a serious threat to society.