Las Animas - Bent County Library District

An anthology of articles debating issues surrounding the Persian Gulf War, including its effects on the United States and the Middle East, the justification of military action, the accuracy of the media coverage, and lessons learned from the war.

Considers opposing opinions on various issues concerning capital punishment

Contains over twenty essays that present opposing viewpoints on issues related to sexually transmitted diseases, discussing the extent of the problem, risk populations, prevention, and public health measures.

Presents a collection of essays about immigration from diverse viewpoints which discuss the ethics, fairness, and consequences of current government policies.

Nearly thirty articles present opposing points on aspects of child abuse, discussing the extent of the problem, contributing factors, how to address it, and other topics.

From the Publisher's Website: Each anthology is composed of a wide spectrum of primary sources written by many of the foremost authorities in their respective fields. This unique approach provides students with a concise view of divergent opinions on each topic. Extensive book and periodical bibliographies and a list of organizations to contact are also included.

A collection of essays debating the benefit or potential harm of vaccinations.

A series of articles examine both sides of the debate about nuclear energy, covering the overall risks versus the benefits in terms of human and environmental health, impact on climate change, potential expansion, and future technological developments in the industry.

Discusses the use of marijuana for medical purposes, including its effectiveness, the legal and ethical concerns of medical marijuana, and the effects of individual state laws on the subject.