Publisher's Synopsis
This incisive collection explores some of the most controversial issues of our time, from the death penalty and euthanasia to abortion and stem cell research. There is a pressing need to make practical community decisions, including laws and policies, on these topics. However, given the variety of moral views on these issues, consensus is difficult. This collection provides solid background on each debate and explores the different ethical, religious, cultural, and legal views in an unbiased manner. Special features include case studies, opinion panels, fact boxes, and timelines. Colorful photographs give a detailed and honest, yet nonsensational, perspective on each debate.
