Presents opposing viewpoints about the relationship between religion and science, both historically and in the present.

Presents thirty-two articles debating the question of whether animals have rights.

Presents eight articles debating the question of whether there should be a ban on guns.

Presents opposing viewpoints about various aspects of censorship and freedom of speech. Includes critical thinking skill activities and a list of organizations to contact.

Various authors debate age-related issues: How does society view the elderly? Do the elderly need outside help? Is social security distributed fairly? and Can society meet the elderly's health care needs?

Presents opposing viewpoints on the existence of paranormal phenomena such as extrasensory perception, unidentified flying objects, and the prediction of the future.

Observers present differing views on issues of economic and social justice in the United States, focusing especially on the question of just treatment of minorities and women.

Various authors debate the causes of violence, the prevalance of family and teen violence, the motivation of serial killers, and ways to reduce violence.

Experts debate what school policies would help children, how to protect children from abuse, the effects of working parents on children, and if children are disproportionately poor in the United States. Includes critical thinking skills activities.