Hate Groups (Opposing Viewpoint Series)
Mary E. Williams, ed. San Deigo, CA : Greenhaven Press, 2004. 2nd edition, 192pp.
Main Library Stacks HV6773.52 .H37 2004
1999 edition also available.
While the United States prides itself on its racial, religious, and cultural diversity, white supremacist organizations and other hate groups continue to proliferate. Contributors debate whether hate groups pose a serious threat and whether extra penalties should be applied to hate crimes. Contents : Hate crimes against Arabs and Muslims are increasing / Earl Ofari Hutchinson -- The prevalence of hate crimes against Arabs and Muslims is exaggerated / James Lacey -- Antigay hate crimes are a serious problem / Human Rights Campaign -- The media exaggerate the problem of antigay hate crimes / Andrew Sullivan -- Crimes motivated by bigotry deserve special punishment / Ellen Goodman -- Crimes motivated by bigotry do not deserve special punishment / Nat Hentoff -- Religious conservative rhetoric fosters hatred / Sarah J. McCarthy -- Religious conservative rhetoric does not foster hatred / Mark Tooley -- Homophobia fosters hatred / Mubarak Dahir -- The inequality rooted in capitalism fosters hatred / David Tyler -- White nationalism fosters hatred / Leonard Zeskind -- White supremacist websites foster hatred / Richard Firstman -- Alienation and changing sociopolitical conditions foster hatred in Germany / Stephan Lhotzky -- Hate groups are a serious threat / Carl Rowan -- Stigmatizing hate groups as a threat may be counterproductive / Anthony B. Robinson -- The far right poses a threat / Daniel Levitas -- The far right is not a threat / Samuel Francis -- White power musicians promote hate and violence / John M. Cotter -- White power musicians promote positive social values / Eric Owens -- Hate-crime laws should be supported / Howard P. Berkowitz -- Hate-crime laws are unnecessary / Jackson Toby -- Internet hate speech should be restricted / Laura Leets -- Internet hate speech should not be restricted / Charles Levendosky.

Heroin (At Issue Series)
Stuart A. Kallen. Detroit : Greenhaven Press/Thomson Gale, c2006. 108pp.
Main Library Stacks HV5822.H4 H455 2006
Contents: Introduction -- The U.S. drug war in Afghanistan is reducing opium production / Michael A. Braun -- The U.S. drug war in Afghanistan undermines antiterrorist efforts / Ted Galen Carpenter -- Heroin is an addictive and dangerous drug / National Institute on Drug Abuse -- The addictive powers of heroin are exaggerated / Jacob Sullum -- Media glamorization of heroin influences young people / Micheline Duterte ... [et al.] -- Heroin maintenance programs can reduce harm to addicts and society / David Borden -- Heroin maintenance programs do not reduce harm to addicts and society / Kevin Sabet -- Needle exchange programs slow the spread of AIDS and other diseases / Drug Policy Alliance -- Methadone is nearly as deadly as heroin / Theodore Dalrymple -- Buprenorphine can cure heroin addiction / Dannie Martin -- Ibogaine can cure heroin addiction / Sebastian Horsley -- Organizations to contact.

Heroin (At Issue Series)
Helen Cothran. San Diego, Calif. : Greenhaven Press, 2001.
Main Library Stacks HV5822.H4 H45 2001
Heroin use is on the rise in the United States, especially among suburban youth. The authors in this anthology consider what factors have caused the rise in heroin use, what treatments are most effective for heroin addiction, and what costs—personal, family and societal have been felt. Contents: The lucrative international heroin trade -- Rockers, models and the new allure of heroin -- Teen heroin abuse is a serious problem -- The press exaggerate the heroin abuse problem -- The tragedy of heroin addiction -- Parents of heroin addicts undergo emotional distress -- Treatment for heroin addiction -- Needle-exchange programs for heroin users save lives -- Needle-exchange programs encourage heroin abuse -- Methadone treatment is a practical solution to heroin addiction -- Methadone treatment programs create more heroin addicts -- Heroin addicts should have supervised access to heroin -- Supplying addicts with heroin is unethical.

Homeland Security (At Issue Series)
James D. Torr, ed. San Diego, Calif. : Greenhaven Press, 2004. 122pp.
Main Library Stacks HV6432 .H66 2004
In November 2002 President Bush signed into law legislation creating the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), which consolidates dozens of federal agencies, such as the Coast Guard and the Federal Emergency Management Agency, into a new, cabinet-level agency charged with preventing terrorist attacks within the United States. The authors in this anthology debate which measures--from arming airline pilots to issuing national ID cards--should be employed in order to help the DHS accomplish its mission.

Homeland Security (Current Controversies Series)
Andrea C. Nakaya, ed. Detroit : Greenhaven Press, 2005. 191pp.
Main Library Stacks HV6432.4 .H65 2005
As a result of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, the United States has made substantial and controversial changes to its homeland security system. The authors in this anthology offer differing perspectives on these measures, and on the state of homeland security in the United States.

Homeland Security (Reference Shelf)
Norris Smith and Lynn M. Messina. H. W. Wilson Co., 2004. 197pp.
Main Library Stacks AC5 .R4 V. 76, no. 1
This book is a compendium of articles about American efforts to achieve homeland security in the wake of 9/11. Section I presents an overview of the tasks faced by the Department of Homeland Security and the uneven progress that has been made in the last two years. Section II focuses on local security and "first reponsders"--the police, fire, and medical personnel who are now attempting to prepare for a disaster of unknown nature and proportions. Section III is concerned with U.S. intelligence services, their conflicts and weaknesses, and their newly expanded powers of investigation, while Section IV deals with immigration and border controls. Airline safety and seaport security are the subjects of Section V; other possible targets and other modes of attack--nuclear, cyber, and biological--are briefly surveyed in Section VI.

How Can Gun Violence Be Reduced? (At Issue Series)
Laura K. Egendorf, editor. San Diego, Calif. : Greenhaven Press, 2002. 112pp
Main Library Stacks HV7436 .H69 2002
Many Americans fear they will become the victims of gun violence. In this anthology, the contributors evaluate the benefits and drawbacks of several approaches to reducing gun violence. Among the topics considered are the Brady Bill, personalized weapons, and the overall impact of gun control. Contents: Gun control will reduce gun violence / C. Emory Burton -- Gun control will not reduce gun violence / Phyllis Schlafly -- Gun control poses a threat to self-defense / Robert J. Cottrol -- Compromising on gun control can reduce gun violence / Gary Rosen -- Concealed-carry laws reduce violent crime / John R. Lott, Jr. -- Concealed-carry laws do not save lives / Daniel Webster and Jens Ludwig -- Personalized guns can reduce gun violence / Stephen P. Teret ... [et al.] -- Personalized guns are an ineffective solution to gun violence / Violence Policy Center -- Lawsuits against the gun industry can reduce violence / Brian J. Siebel -- Lawsuits against the gun industry violate the Second Amendment / Bob Barr -- The Brady Law has led to a drop in violent crime / Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence -- The Brady Law does not reduce violent crime / James Bovard -- Targeting illegal firearms trafficking can help reduce gun violence / Bureau of Justice Assistance -- Enforcing current gun laws will reduce gun violence / Benjamin Kepple.

How Can School Violence Be Prevented (At Issue Series)
Scott Barbour, ed. Farmington Hills, MI : Greenhaven Press, 2005. 80pp.
Main Library Stacks LB3013.32 .H69 2005
A string of school shootings in the United States has led educators, parents, and policy makers to seek ways to prevent such acts of violence. In this engaging anthology, authors debate the usefulness of anti-bullying programs, increased security measures, gun control, and other measures designed to keep schools safe.

How Should Prison Treat Inmates (At Issue Series)
Michele Wagner. San Diego, Calif. : Greenhave Press, 2001.
Main Library Stacks HV9471 .H68 2001
Corrections officers, media writers, and others discuss the question of how prison inmates should be treated. Topics covered include prison conditions, prison labor, prisoners' voting rights and access to heath care, and the incidence of sexual abuse in prison. Contents: Prison should be uncomfortable -- Violent offenders should be placed in supermax prisons -- Strict discipline lowers prison violence -- Working prisoners benefit the economy -- Jail : rough road or easy street? -- Convicted felons deserve the right to vote -- Supermax prisons are cruel and inhumane -- Electronic weapons should not be used to control prisoners -- Prisoners should receive humane end-of-life care -- Chain gangs should be abolished -- Sexual abuse of women inmates is widespread.

How Should Prison Treat Inmates (At Issue Series)
Kristen Bailey. Farmington Hills, MI : Greenhaven Press, 2005. 95pp.
Main Library Stacks HV9471 .H68 2005
One of the most controversial issues surrounding prisons is how their inmates should be treated. The viewpoints in this volume explore issues such as inmates' right to vote, privatization of prisons, the necessity of super maximum security, and the general question of how prisoners should be treated on a day-to-day basis.

How Should the United States Treat Prisoners in the War on Terror?
Lauri S. Friedman, ed. Farmington Hills, MI : Greenhaven Press, 2005. 110pp.
Main Library Stacks HV6432 .H696 2005
The United States has detained hundreds of people in its attempt to subdue terrorism around the globe. But because the war on terror is an unconventional war, it is not always clear what rights these detainees have or how they should be treated. How Should the United States. Treat Prisoners in the War on Terror, explores the variety of perspectives regarding how the United States should deal with the prisoners in the war on terror.

Illegal Drugs (Current Controversies Series)
Charles P. Cozic. San Diego, CA : Greenhaven Press, 1998. 176pp.
Main Library Stacks HV5825 .I49 1998
Despite efforts to stanch the inflow of cocaine, marijuana, and other drugs, the problems associated with the illegal drug trade persist. Some commentators call for an intensi-fied "war on drugs" and a crackdown on traffickers and dealers, while others advocate legalization. Chapters include: Is There a Drug Abuse Crisis? Should Drug Testing Be Allowed? Are Anti-Drug Programs Effective? Should Illegal Drugs Be Legalized?

Illegal Drugs : America's Anguish (Information Plus)
Curtis Jackson-Jacobs. Detroit : Gale Group, 2005. 179pp.
Main Library Stacks HV5825 .I494 2005
Contents: Drugs : a long and varied history -- Drugs of abuse : origins, uses, and effects -- Trends in drug use -- Drugs and youth -- The relatinship between drugs and crime -- Drug trafficking -- The war on drugs : a daunting challenge -- Drug treatment -- AIDS and intravenous drug use -- The national drug control strategy -- Legalization
1989 and 1995 editions also available.

Illicit Trafficking : A Reference Handbook
Robert J. Kelly and Eugene F. Smith. Santa Barbara, Calif. : ABC-CLIO, 2005. 260pp.
Main Library Stacks HV6252 .K45 2005
Smuggling used to be a family business. Today it is big business. Illicit Trafficking: A Reference Handbook offers a comprehensive introduction to the problems of illegal trafficking that have emerged from and been intensified by globalization. This title provides an examination of how criminal enterprises have exploited opportunities to enrich themselves and broadened their involvement in many areas of illegal trafficking while compromising or evading legal authorities. The coverage includes a brief history of illicit trafficking, analyzes current problems, and examines local and global containment policies such as Presidential Decision Directive 42. It also explores key international agreements on money laundering, bank secrecy laws, extradition treaties, and technologies that have proven to be effective transnational crime-fighting tools.

Internet Predators (Library in a Book)
Harry Henderson. New York : Facts On File, c2005. 298pp.
Main Library Stacks HV6773 .H45 2005
A fascinating and comprehensive guide that provides students and general readers with the resources necessary to define, understand, and research issues related to cyber crime issues. Includes an annotated bibliography, an introduction, chronology, glossary, appendixes, and graphs. Annotation. Although the Internet traces its origins back more than 35 years, the online world as it is known today is only a decade old. Since the mid-1990s, email and Internet access have been transformed from "techie preoccupations to everyday activities. Unfortunately, wider public access has led to some problems. The distribution of child pornography and the use of Internet chat rooms by pedophiles to gain access to children are two of the best-known and most feared forms of Internet predation. Recent large-scale operations conducted by the FBI, Interpol, and other law enforcement agencies have netted hundreds of alleged offenders. Other types of crime include cyber stalking and harassment using the Internet, frauds and scams carried out online or by email, identity theft, and other crimes related to personal information. Internet Predators discusses the struggle to combat criminal and antisocial activity online and to prevent victimization without excessively restricting the freedom that has helped make the online world a vital part of the U.S. economy and society. It focuses on the individual online user and on what service providers, regulatory agencies, law enforcement officials, legislators, and others can and should do to protect the online public. A lively reference resource and useful research guide, this book provides readers with clear and essential information needed to define, understand, and research this important topic.

Is Gun Ownership a Right? (At Issue series)
Kelly Doyle, ed. Farmington Hills, MI : Greenhaven Press, 2005. 127pp.
Main Library Stacks KF3941.Z9 I82 2005
The right to own a gun has been a hotly debated issue on all levels of society. Most of the debate revolves around conflicting interpretations of the Second Amendment of the U. S. Constitution. Many legal experts and historians believe that the Second Amendment guarantees the individual citizen the right to own a gun. Others believe that the Second Amendment refers only to militias, or to those who are part of the standing army in defense of our nation. Drawing from current material from a variety of sources, this volume debates the issue of gun rights in America.

Is the Death Penalty Fair? (At Issue Series)
Mary E. Williams, ed. San Diego, Calif. : Greenhaven Press, 2003. 95pp.
Main Library Stacks HV8694 .I83 2003
The question of whether death sentences are handed out fairly and whether the criminal justice system should introduce significant reforms to prevent the execution of innocents has provoked heated debate. Contributers examine claims that the death penalty results in wrongful executions and discriminates against minorities, the poor, and the mentally retarded.

Is the Mafia Still a Force in America? (At Issue Series)
David M. Haugen, ed. Farmington Hills : Greenhaven Press; Thomson Gale, 2006. 96pp.
Main Library Stacks HV6446 .I7 2006
Though stories of the Mafia's allure and power still pervade television and film, the criminal organization has shrunk considerably since the 1980s under a barrage of arrests and federal prosecutions. This anthology examines whether the Mafia is still a potent criminal force in America.

Is Torture Ever Justified? (At Issue Series)
Tom Head, ed. Farmington Hills, MI : Greenhaven Press, 2005. 92pp.
Main Library Stacks HV8593 .I75 2005
In the wake of the September 11, 2001 attacks, many have suggested that torture may be an acceptable weapon in the war on terror. Articles in this anthology address the question of whether torturing other human beings can ever be justified. Topics include the definition of torture, the use of torture warrants, and the Abu Ghraib prison scandal. Contents: Torture is never justified / Kenneth Roth -- Torture is sometimes justified / Henry Mark Holzer -- Torture should be legalized and regulated / Alan M. Dershowitz -- The U.S. Military need not obey the Geneva Conventions when dealing with suspected terrorists / John Yoo -- The U.S. Military should always obey the Geneva Conventions / Lincoln Caplan -- "Stress and duress" techniques are forms of torture / Tom Malinowski -- "Stress and duress" techniques are legitimate forms of interrogation / Mark Bowden -- The use of torture serves current U.S. Foreign Policy objectives / Glen T. Martin -- The Abu Ghraib Prisoner abuse qualifies as torture / The Medical foundation for the Care of Victims of Torture -- The Abu Ghraib prisoner abuse does not qualify as torture / Ilana Freedman -- The Abu Ghraib prisoner abuse was committed by a few disobedient soldiers / Tammy Bruce -- The Abu Ghraib prisoner abuse was authorized by high-ranking government officials / Eric Boehlert -- The U.S. news media overrated the significance of the Abu Ghraib prisoner abuse / Oliver North.

Jury System (At Issue Series)
Mary E. Williams. San Diego, Calif. : Greenhave Press, 1997. 80pp.
Gast Business Library KF8972 .J878 1997
Contents: The jury system : an overview -- Trial by jury should be abolished -- The jury system should be retained -- The majority verdict should be adopted -- The unanimous verdict should be retained -- Peremptory challenges should be abolished -- Peremptory challenges should be retained -- Juries should be informed of their right to nullify the law -- Jury nullification should not be allowed -- Selected racially based nullification can create justice -- Racially based jury nullification is not just.

Juvenile Crime (Library in a Book)
Jeffrey Ferro. New York: Facts on File, 2003. 316pp.
MSU Main Library Stacks HV9104 .F448 2003
Juvenile crime is an issue growing in relevance by the day. The most visible cases appear regularly in newspapers across the country. These once shocking but now all-too-common-place instances of youth violence in schools, on the streets, and at home are having profound effects on Americans, and many experts believe that a rise in juvenile crime is imminent. Their expectations are founded on U.S. Census Bureau projections that the population of juveniles ages 15 to 17—the age group responsible for two-thirds of all juvenile arrests—is expected to increase almost 20 percent by 2007.
Juvenile Crime takes a serious look at this important topic. It examines juvenile offenders, their crimes, and the consequences of those crimes to themselves, to their victims, and to society. This book provides an overview of the juvenile justice system, how it has evolved, and how it works today, and it examines the impact of tough new state laws on minors in the system. It deals with a broad range of issues, including trends in both violent and property crimes as well as status offenses; juvenile offenders; causes of delinquency and substance abuse; youth gangs and related homicides; school crime and juvenile sex offenders; probation and confinement; juveniles doing adult time; and perceptions, causes, and prevention of juvenile crime. The impact of such court cases as Kent v. United States, In re Gault et al., and Smith v. Daily Mail Publishing Company is addressed.
Coverage includes:

Juvenile Crime (Opposing Viewpoint Series)
A. E. Sadler. San Diego, CA : Greenhaven Press, 1997. 221pp.
Main Library Stacks HV9104 .J833 1997
People are deeply concerned by juvenile crime and by the perception that youths are becoming criminals at increasingly younger ages. Albert Shanker, Donna Hunzeker, Barry Krisberg, and others debate these questions: Are Juvenile Crime and Violence Increase.

Juvenile Crime (Opposing Viewpoint Series)
Auriana Ojeda. San Diego, CA : Greenhaven Press, 2002. 186pp.
Main Library Stacks HV9069 .J78 2002
Contents: Juvenile crime and violence are increasing -- Juvenile crime and violence are not increasing -- Juvenile crime is a serious problem in schools -- Juvenile crime is not a serious problem in schools -- Juveniles are becoming ruthless -- Juveniles are unfairly blamed for increasing crime and violence -- Why the young kill -- Environmental factors contribute to juvenile crime and violence -- Violence in the media contributes to juvenile crime -- Violence in the media does not contribute to juvenile crime -- Guns contribute to juvenile crime -- Guns do not contribute to juvenile crime -- The root cause of juvenile crime and violence is poverty -- The root cause of juvenile crime and violence is fatherlessness -- The media contribute to gang-related juvenile crime -- Gangsta rap music contributes to gang-related juvenile crime -- A need for family contributes to gang-related juvenile crime -- Poor parenting contributes to gang-related juvenile crime -- American capitalism contributes to gang-related juvenile crime -- More juveniles should be tried as adults -- Juveniles should not be tried as adults -- Parents should be held legally responsible for juvenile crime -- Holding parents legally responsible for juvenile crime may be counterproductive -- Curfew laws are effective at combating juvenile crime -- Curfew laws are ineffective at combating juvenile crime -- Harsher punishment is the answer to juvenile crime -- More after-school programs are the answer to juvenile crime.

Juvenile Crime (Opposing Viewpoint Series)
Andrea C. Nakaya, ed. Farmington Hills, MI : Greenhaven Press, 2005. 208pp.
Main Library Stacks HV9104 .J834 2005
Juvenile crime has come under increasing public scrutiny in the wake of recent school shootings and other violent crimes committed by young people. This anthology investigates causes and possible solutions to the problem of juvenile crime.

Juvenile Justice : A Reference Handbook
Donald J. Shoemaker and Timothy W. Wolfe. Santa Barbara, CA : ABC-CLIO, 2005. 223pp.
Main Library Stacks HV9104 .S448 2005
Juvenile Justice: A Reference Handbook highlights continuing controversies and emerging solutions and provides a discussion of the programs, laws, and policies concerning our young people. Also featured are profiles of notable individuals, agencies, and policy-makers in juvenile justice and delinquency prevention. While the focus is on the United States, comparisons to international programs and policies are here as well. A directory of national and international organizations dealing with children's rights and juvenile justice wraps up this highly readable and insightful reference. Students, and those who work with children and teens, will appreciate this broad overview of the causes of delinquency and the workings of the juvenile justice system. Also provided are cutting-edge research studies, up to the minute statistics, and authoritative sources to further explore these topics.

Law Enforcement from the Almanac of Policy Issues.

Legal System (Opposing Viewpoint Series)
Tamara l. Roleff. San Diego, CA : Greenhaven Press, 1996. 186pp.
Business Library KF8700 .L39 1996
The American system of juries and trials has remained basically unchanged for the past two hundred years. Phil Gramm, Ralph Nader, and others examine America's legal system in the following chapters: Does the Jury System Work? Does the Civil Justice System Need Reform? Is There a Litigation Explosion? Is the Criminal Justice System Fair? How Does the Media Affect the Legal System?

Legalized Gambling : A Reference Handbook (Contemporary World Issues)
William N. Thompson. Santa Barbara, Calif. : ABC-CLIO, c1997. 2nd edition, 297pp.
Main Library Reference (1 East) HV6710 .T48 1997
Electronic copy also available.
1994 edition also available in Main Library Stacks This newly revised and expanded edition examines sanctioned gaming in relation to its impact on economics, crime, government, laws and regulations, public attitude, and other key issues of political debate, updating developments in North American gaming since 1994. From the industry's history and spread to its variety of ventures -- including casinos, state lotteries, charity bingo, and horse racing -- this reference work offers insight into legalized gambling. Maps, charts, and tables; a brief chronology of the industry; and an annotated bibliography are also included. For public officials, students, educators, and general readers, this handbook provides an accessible overview of the pros and cons of legalized gambling.

Legalizing Drugs (At Issue Series)
Stuart A. Kallen, ed. Farmington Hills, MI : Greenhaven Press, 2006. 112pp.
Main Library Stacks HV5825 .L4394 2006
2001 edition also available.
1996 edition also available.
As the government spends over $21 billion a year to rid the nation of drugs, pro-legalization forces argue that the war on drugs is a mistake. Legalizing Drugs explores mandatory minimum sentencing, public safety, medical marijuana, and the hazards of legalization with articles presenting opinions on both side of the issue.

Marijuana (At Issue Series)
Mary E. Williams, ed. San Diego, Calif. : Greenhaven Press, 2003. 2nd edition.
Main Library Stacks HV5822.M3 M2673 2003
1999 edition also available.
Those who advocate the legalization of marijuana argue that its dangers have been exaggerated, while supporters of marijuana's continued prohibition contend that the drug is easily abused and can lead to numerous physical and psychological harms. Contributors debate whether marijuana use is harmful or benign and whether the drug should be legalized for medicinal purposes.

Marijuana (Contemporary Issues Companion)
Louise I. Gerdes, ed. San Diego, Ca. : Greenhaven Press, 2002. 171pp.
Main Library Stacks HV5822.M3 M267 2002
The controversy surrounding marijuana centers on the question of how harmful this illegal drug truly is. Chapters focus on the physical effects of marijuana use, the legalization debate, whether marijuana has legitimate medical uses, and personal stories of the use and abuse of marijuana. Contents : The harmful effects of marijuana / George Biernson -- Myths about the harmful effects of marijuana / Paul Hager -- Marijuana's addictive effects / Ingrid Wickelgren -- Marijuana is not a gateway drug / John P. Morgan and Lynn Zimmer -- Marijuana use impairs driving / Judy Monroe -- The truth behind propaganda about marijuana's adverse effects / Jacob Sullum -- The debate over the legalization of marijuana : an overview / Paul Van Slambrouck -- Marijuana laws should be reformed / Ira Glasser -- Marijuana should not be legalized / D.S. Perez -- Responsible marijuana use should be legal / R. Keith Stroup -- Legalizing marijuana would be irresponsible / Lee P. Brown -- The movement to legalize industrial hemp / Mari Kane -- The hemp movement : a disguise for legalizing marijuana / Jeanette McDougal -- The European attitude toward marijuana / Peter Ford -- The medical marijuana debate : an overview / Elisabeth Frater -- Examining the scientific research on medical marijuana / The Institute of Medicine -- The potential medical benefits of marijuana / Economist -- Medical marijuana should not be legalized / Bob Barr -- The federal government should not interfere with state medical marijuana laws / Gary Newkirk -- State medical marijuana laws threaten the public health / James R. McDonough -- Marijuana addiction : one family's nightmare / Ronald G. Shafer -- I broke the law to save my son / Cheryl Johnson, as told to Steve Rubenstein -- An activist for medical marijuana / Linda Peterson -- Marijuana entrepreneurs / Jake MacDonald -- Fighting America's war on marijuana / Steve White, interviewed by Elena Mannes.

Marijuana (Opposing Viewpoint Series)
San Diego : Greenhaven Press, 2006. 224pp.
Main Library Stacks HV5822.M3 M266 2006

Media and American Courts : A Reference Handbook (Contemporary World Issues)
S. L. Alexander. Santa Barbara, Calif. : ABC-CLIO, 2004. 231pp.
Gast Business Library KF9223.5 .A9154 2004
Electronic copy also available.
The Lindbergh kidnapping ... O. J. Simpson ... Bush vs. Gore ... Throughout the 20th century, news coverage of dramatic court cases captivated America. Now in the cable/Internet age, the media takes us into the courtroom as judicial events unfold—and leaves us susceptible to sloppy reporting and ratings-driven sensationalism. At a time when two-thirds of local news is crime- or court-related, when Court TV broadcasts daily, and when one lurid case can push all other news aside, Media and American Courts: A Reference Handbook offers a much-needed examination of how the press and the judicial system interact. Despite the benefits (a better-informed public, judicial accountability), has expanded coverage of the courts in fact weakened our democracy? Media and American Courts approaches this question by exploring the cases, the personalities, and the controversies that have redefined the court/press relationship in the past century as the media expanded from print and radio to courtroom cameras, cable, and the World Wide Web. It also includes suggestions from legal and media experts for making court news more accurate, informative, and useful.

Media Violence (Opposing Viewpoint Series)
William Dudley. San Diego, CA : Greenhaven Press, 1999. 186pp.
Main Library Stacks P96.V5 M43 1999
Violence in television programs, motion pictures, music lyrics, and other media has been blamed for causing crime and other social problems. Chapters include: Is Violence in the Media a Serious Problem? Should the Government Restrict Media Violence? How Should Society Respond to Media Violence? Does Media Violence have Artistic Value?

Media Violence (Opposing Viewpoint Series)
Louise I. Gerdes, ed. San Diego, CA : Greenhaven Press, 2004. 2nd edition, 191pp.
Main Library Stacks P96.V5 M428 2004
People continue to be concerned about media violence and the marketing of media violence to children. The authors in this anthology examine whether or not media violence is a serious problem, and if so how the government and society should respond. Contents: Media violence leads to youth violence / Senate Committee on the Judiciary -- No link between media violence and youth violence has been established / Stuart Fischoff -- Exposure to television violence is harmful / Stacy L. Smith and Edward Donnerstein -- The dangers of television violence are exaggerated / Jib Fowles -- Violent video games encourage violent behavior / Dave Grossman -- Violent video games do not encourage violent behavior / Douglas Lowenstein -- Rap music leads to youth violence / Thomas L. Jipping -- Studies have not established a link between rap music and youth violence / Becky L. Tatum -- Government restriction of media violence threatens free speech / Paul McMasters -- Government restriction of media violence does not threaten free speech / Joanne Cantor -- The government should restrict media marketed to children / Joe Lieberman -- The government should not restrict media marketed to children / Danny Goldberg -- A universal ratings system will help parents monitor media violence / Dale Kunkel -- A universal ratings system violates the First Amendment / Julie Hilden -- The government should restrict news coverage of violent crime / Paul Klite -- The government should not restrict news coverage of violent crime / Lawrence K. Grossman -- Parents should monitor their children's media habits / Marjorie J. Hogan -- Advertisers should not sponser violent television programs / Robert Stuart -- Women should boycott movies showing violence against women / Margaret Morganroth Gullette -- The public should criticize violent music lyrics / Sam Brownback.

Militia Movement (At Issue Series)
Charles P. Cozic. San Diego, Calif. : Greenhave Press, 1997. 96pp.
Main Library Stacks HN90.R3 M43 1997
Across the United States, private citizens have formed paramilitary organizations known as militias. Detractors claim that militias are racist, anti-Semitic, extremist, and violent. Supporters maintain that most militias are peaceful groups of citizens.

Militias in America : A Reference Handbook (Contemporary World Issues)
Neil A. Hamilton. Santa Barbara, Calif. : ABC-CLIO, c1996. 235pp.
Main Library Reference (1 East) HN90.R3 H355 1996
National Security (Opposing Viewpoints)
Helen Cothran, ed. San Diego, CA : Greenhaven Press, 2004. 208pp.
Main Library Stacks UA234 .N2476 2004
The September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on America have made security one of the nation's top priorities. The authors in this volume discuss the many threats to national security and debate the best ways to address those threats. Contents : Terrorism is a serious threat to national security / George J. Tenet -- The terrorist threat has been exaggerated / Michael L. Rothschild -- Islam is a threat to national security / Antony Flew -- Islam is not a threat to national security / Antony T. Sullivan -- Biological weapons threaten national security / Veronique de Rugy and Charles V. Peña -- The threat posed by biological weapons has been exaggerated / Steve Bonta -- Defense spending must be increased / Paul Wolfowitz -- Defense spending is too high / Paul Isaacs -- America needs a missile defense system / Jim Garamone -- A missile defense system would not protect America / David Wright and Theodore Postol -- America must confront the threat posed by Iran, Iraq, and North Korea / George W. Bush -- Focusing on Iran, Iraq, and North Korea threatens national security / Llewellyn D. Howell -- The United States should wage war to fight terrorism / Stephen Cox -- The United States should not wage war to fight terrorism / Stephen G. Cary -- Preemptive strikes are a legitimate option for fighting terrorism / Michael J. Glennon -- Preemptive strikes are immoral and unnecessary / Richard Falk -- The Department of Homeland Security will protect America against terrorists / George W. Bush -- The Department of Homeland Security will make America less safe / Ron Paul -- Immigration must be restricted to protect America against terrorists / Samuel Francis -- Restricting immigration will not make America safer / Daniel T. Griswold -- Efforts to enhance national security threatens civil liberties / Nick Gillespie -- Some curtailment of civil liberties is necessary to enhance national security / Richard A. Posner -- Ethnic profiling is ineffective and unfair / Patricia J. Williams -- Ethnic profiling is necessary to prevent terrorism / Bruce J. Terris -- National ID cards would threaten civil liberties / John Derbyshire -- Nation ID cards would help fight terrorism / Margaret Carlson.

New Slavery : A Reference Handbook (Contemporary World Issues)
Kevin Bales. Santa Barbara, Calif. : ABC-CLIO, c2000. 225pp.
Main Library Reference (1 East) HT867 .B37 2000
Electronic copy also available.
Horrific as it may seem, today there are some 27 million slaves in the world. New Slavery brings into focus the reality of contemporary slavery with vivid examples drawn from recent cases from Sudan and India to France and the United States. Weaving statistical and narrative information, this volume explores the causes of the practice and sketches the organizations that exist to battle it. New Slavery compares modern and ancient versions of slavery, demonstrates that globalization is the driving force behind current practice, looks at who is responsible, spotlights the exploiters and the exploited, and, finally, points the way out, citing some present-day success stories. Also included are biographical sketches of modern abolitionists, many of whom risk their lives fighting the slave trade, and testimony from real-life slaves.

New Slavery : A Reference Handbook (Contemporary World Issues)
Kevin Bales, ed. Santa Barbara, Calif. : ABC-CLIO, c2004. 2nd edition, 273pp.
Main Library Stacks HT867 .B37 2004
Contents: Background and history -- Problems, controversies, and solutions -- Slavery in America -- Chronology -- Biographical sketches -- Facts, data, evidence, and testimony about contemporary slavery -- Directory of organizations, associations, and agencies -- Selected print and nonprint resources.

Organized Crime : A Reference Handbook (Contemporary World Issues)
Patrick J. Ryan. Santa Barbara, Calif. : ABC-CLIO, c1995. 297pp.
Main Library Reference (1 East) HV6441 .R9 1995
Electronic copy also available.
The phrase "organized crime" calls to mind images from The Godfather, yet organized crime today takes on far more varied forms and guises. This volume explores the pervasiveness of organized crime, examines its history and chronology from La Cosa Nostra to Colombian drug cartels and Jamaican posses, and covers nontraditional organizations such as the Hell's Angels and the Pagans. The volume includes biographical information on organized crime members, interdictors, and researchers, and discusses the legislative and law enforcement milestones used to combat organized crime. Listings of print and nonprint resources aid in further research.

Organized Crime (Contemporary Issues Companion)
James D. Torr, ed. San Diego, Ca. : Greenhaven Press, 1999. 192pp.
Main Library Stacks HV6441 .O739 1999
La Cosa Nostra, the Russian Mafia, the Chinese Triads, the Japanese Yakuza -- these and other criminal organizations are profiled in this compelling volume. Contributors look at the operations of these groups both in the United States and worldwide and examine their impact on society.

Police Brutality (Current Controversies Series)
William Dudley . San Diego, CA : Greenhaven Press, c1991. 160pp.
Main Library Stacks HV8141 .P564 1991
An anthology presenting various articles debating whether police brutality is a national crisis, what its causes are, and how it can be stopped, and a case study of police brutality. Contents: Is police brutality a national crisis? Police brutality in the U.S. : an overview / Eric Harrison -- Yes : police brutality is a national crisis. Police brutality is a national crisis / NAACP -- Police brutality is a serious problem / Michael Novick -- Police brutality is common in the U.S. / Revolutionary worker -- Police brutality against blacks is a national crisis / Les Payne -- Police brutality against juveniles is a serious problem / Earl Shorris -- Police brutality against the poor is a national crisis / Gregory J. Boyle -- No : police brutality is not a national crisis. Police brutality is not a national crisis / Edwin J. Delattre -- Police brutality is declining / Ted Gest -- Police brutality is exaggerated / William F. Jasper -- The extent of police brutality is difficult to measure / Scott Armstrong and Daniel B. Wood -- Police officers are heroes / David Kupelian -- Criminals, not police, are the real national crisis / Patrick J. Buchanan. What are the causes of police brutality? The causes of police brutality : an overview / Richard Lacayo -- Job-related stress can cause police brutality / David Maraniss -- Racism causes police brutality / Salim Muwakkil -- Group psychology explains police brutality / Janny Scott -- Police officers' attitudes toward civilians cause police brutality / Anthony V. Bouza -- Economic inequality creates police brutality / Marc Cooper -- A lax criminal justice system causes police brutality / Tom Kando -- Police officers' need for self-defense causes brutality / Abraham N. Tennenbaum -- How can police brutality be stopped? Curbing police brutality : an overview / Scott Armstrong and Daniel B. Wood -- The police can police themselves. Strong internal leadership can stop police brutality / Donald B. Walker -- Internal reforms can stop police brutality / Gerald Williams -- Encouraging contact between the police and the community can stop police brutality / Mark H. Moore. Prosecuting police perjury will stop brutality / Alan Dershowitz -- Using police foot patrols can decrease police brutality / Richard Lacayo -- Civilians must police the police. Civilian review boards can reduce police brutality / Debra Carillo -- Stricter laws can stop brutality / David L. Llewellyn Jr. -- Both federal and local reforms are needed to stop police brutality / American Civil Liberties Union -- Sting operations by private investigators can deter police brutality / Gene Stone.

Police Brutality (Current Controversies Series)
Louise I. Gerdes, ed. San Diego, CA : Greenhaven Press, 2004. 3rd edition, 206pp.
Main Library Stacks HV8141 .P564 2004
1999 edition also available.
People continue to express concern about police brutality. Authors in this anthology examine the nature and scope of police brutality, possible causes, and potential reforms. Contents: Police brutality is a serious problem / The Progressive. -- Police officers use deadly force too frequently / Amnesty International. -- The media underestimate police brutality / Michael Novick. -- Some prisons condone guard brutality / Douglas Dennis. -- The extent of police brutality is exaggerated / Arch Puddington. -- The use of deadly force is sometimes necessary / Randy Tedford. -- The police rarely use excessive force / International Association of Chiefs of Police. -- The force used against political demonstrators is appropriate / James J. Fotis. -- Racism promotes police brutality / Salim Muwakkil. -- The police are not racist / Michael Levin. -- Aggressive policing encourages police brutality / Joseph D. McNamara. -- Aggressive policing does not encourage police brutality / George L. Kelling. -- Antiterrorism measures encourage law enforcement agencies to harass immigrants / Jane Bai and Eric Tang. -- Antiterrorism measures target only terrorists / John Ashcroft. -- Militarism in police departments encourages police brutality / Diane Cecilia Weber. -- Aggressively policing the poor leads to abusive police practices / Daniel HoSang. -- The war on drugs promotes the unnecessary use of deadly force / Paul Armentano. -- Public protest against police brutality promotes accountability / Edward Lewis. -- Police-brutality protests discourage effective policing / Tamar Jacoby. -- The police must discontinue the practice of racial profiling / David Cole. -- Unproven accusations that the police use racial profiling discourage effective policing / William Norman Grigg. -- Early warning systems reduce police misconduct / Samuel Walker, Geoffrey P. Alpert, and Dennis J. Kenney. -- Citizens should have access to accurate data on the 0 use of deadly force / James J. Fyfe. -- Video cameras curtail police brutality / Richard D. Emery. -- Federal lawsuits against police departments effectively punish police brutality / Alexis Agathocleous. -- Federal intervention in police department policies discourages effective policing / Darlene Hutchinson. -- Civilian oversight promotes impartial investigation of police misconduct / Emma Phillipps and Jennifer Trone. -- Civilians cannot objectively oversee police practices / Bill Rhetts. -- Police chiefs should be given the authority to discipline officers / Anonymous. --Police culture makes it difficult to prosecute police brutality / Jerome H. Skolnick. -- The courts do not adequately punish police departments that use racial profiling / David Cole. -- Civil lawsuits rarely lead to punishment of police brutality / Human Rights Watch. -- Juries are reluctant to convict police officers / Scott Turow.

Police Brutality (Opposing Viewpoint Series)
Helen Cothran. Farmington Hills, MI : Thomson/Gale, Greenhaven Press, 2007. 184pp.
Main Library Stacks HV8141 .P565 2007
2001 edition also available.
Well-publicized accounts of police misconduct have raised the public's concern about police brutality. In this anthology, police officers, civil rights activists and politicians consider how best to fight crime without infringing on civil rights. Contents: Is misconduct in law enforcement a serious problem? Police brutality is widespread / U.S. Commission on Civil Rights -- The extent of police brutality is exaggerated / Russell G. Redenbaugh -- Antiterrorism policies result in police abuse of dissenters / Heidi Boghosian -- The War on Terror has led to more use of excessive force / Llewellyn H. Rockwell. What factors cause police brutality? Racism is a factor in police violence / Sundiata Keita Cha-Jua -- The police are not racist / Heather Mac Donald -- The militarization of law enforcement causes police brutality / Donald E. Wilkes Jr. -- Ineffective handling of the mentally ill causes police brutality / Adelle Waldman. Does the War on Terror invite law-enforcement abuses? Delayed-notice searches invite police abuses / Donald E. Wilkes Jr. -- Delayed-notice searches are needed to thwart terrorism / Chuck Rosenberg -- Police shoot-to-kill policies invite abuse of force / Tim Hames -- Police shoot-to-kill policies are necessary to stop suicide bombers / Emanuele Ottolenghi. How can police misconduct be reduced? Racial profiling should be eliminated / Nelson Lund -- Racial profiling does not contribute to police misconduct / Heather Mac Donald -- The use of tasers should be suspended / Amnesty International -- Tasers prevent excessive force / Rick Smith -- Community policing reduces police brutality / Edward A. Flynn -- Video monitoring reduces police brutality / Dominique Wisler.

Police Corruption (At Issue Series)
Tamara L. Roleff, ed. San Diego, Calif. : Greenhaven Press, 2003. 128pp.
Main Library Stacks HV7936.C85 P65 2003
The questionable activities of police have come under increased scrutiny in recent years. In this engaging anthology, police officers and commentators discuss police ethics and integrity, what factors contribute to police corruption, and whether corruption is rampant in the ranks.

Police Misconduct in America : A Reference Handbook (Contemporary World Issues)
Dean J. Champion. Santa Barbara, Calif. : ABC-CLIO, c2001. 236pp.
Main Library Reference (1 East) HV8141 .C44 2001
Electronic copy also available.
Rodney King. Amadou Diallo. Ever wonder how many you haven't heard about? With just the right dose of academic pragmatism, Dean Champion's Police Misconduct assesses the history of police excesses from 1900 to the present. Picking up where the headlines leave off, readers will have the chance to:

Policing in America : A Reference Handbook
Leonard A. Steverson. Santa Barbara, Calif. : ABC-CLIO, c2008, 327pp.
Main Library Stacks HV8133 .S84 2008
This book maps the development of modern policing—both theory and practice—from humans' first efforts at social control, through the British roots of modern policing, to the unique institution of American policing today.

Policing the Police (At Issue Series)
Paul A. Winters. San Diego, Calif. : Greenhave Press, 1995. 92pp.
Main Library Stacks HV7936.P8 P615 1995
Contents: The history of police reform : an overview -- Brutality in the Los Angeles Police Department -- Corruption in the New York City Police Department -- Community-oriented policing would prevent police brutality -- Civilian oversight is necessary to prevent police brutality -- A police corps will reduce crime rates and improve police-community relations -- Police brutality is not a widespread problem.

Pornography in America : A Reference Handbook (Contemporary World Issues)
Joseph W. Slade. Santa Barbara, Calif. : ABC-CLIO, c2000. 349pp.
Main Library Reference (1 East) HQ471 .S59 2000
Electronic copy also available.
From the prosecution of birth control information as "indecent" to the explicit sexual offerings on the Internet, sexual expression and pornography have always been part of American culture. Today, as conservatives and feminists fight it and the Supreme Court protects it, pornography is an $8 billion industry. Pornography in America: A Reference Handbook now offers a complete overview of this volatile subject, treating pornographic genres as cultural resources, sorting out issues, illuminating controversies, and framing the debate. Here you'll read that the first colonial newspaper was suppressed because it revealed the sexual shenanigans of the French king, that the first antipornography law was passed in 1842, that in 1997 the Oscar-winning The Tin Drum was seized in Oklahoma as child pornography, and much more. Biographical sketches focus on noted figures in the controversy: Lenny Bruce, Anthony Comstock, Andrea Dworkin, Larry Flynt, Catherine MacKinnon, Robert Mapplethorpe, and others. A chronology, facts and statistics, organizations on both sides of the issue, print and nonprint resources, a glossary, and a comprehensive index complete this valuable reference work.

Pornography (Opposing Viewpoint Series)
Helen Cothran. San Diego, CA : Greenhaven Press, 2002. 186pp.
Main Library Stacks HQ471 .P64619 2002
1997 edition also available.
Contents: Is pornography harmful? -- Should pornography be censored? -- How should Internet pornography be regulated? -- What should be the feminist stance on pornography?

Prisons (Current Controversies Series)
Bryan J. Grapes. San Diego, CA : Greenhaven Press, 2000. 176pp.
Main Library Stacks HV9471 .P782 2000
The prison population in the United States has grown dramatically. With this growth comes controversy over the condition and effectiveness of prisons. Tentative chapters in this anthology include: Do Prisons Work? How Should Prisoners Be Treated? Is The Use of Inmate Labor Acceptable? What are the Alternatives to Prison?

Prisons (Current Controversies Series)
Bryan J. Grapes. San Diego, CA : Greenhaven Press, 2005. 192pp.
Main Library Stacks HV9471 .P7822 2005
The prison population in the United States has grown dramatically. With this growth comes controversy over the condition and effectiveness of prisons. Tentative chapters in this anthology include: Do Prisons Work? How Should Prisoners Be Treated? Is The Use of Inmate Labor Acceptable? What are the Alternatives to Prison?

Prisons (Library in a Book)
Jeffrey Ferro. New York : Facts On File, c2006. 314pp.
Main Library Stacks HV9471 .F465 2006

Prisons and Jails : A Deterrent to Crime? (Information Plus)
Thomas Wiloch. Detroit : Thomson Gale, c2006. 149pp.
On order 06/08/07

Prisons and Jails : A Deterrent to Crime? (Information Plus)
Jeffrey Ferro. Detroit : Gale Group, 2002. 163pp.
Main Library Stacks HV8665 .P747 2001
1995 edition also available.
Contents: History of corrections : Revenge or rehabilitation? -- Expenditures -- Jails -- Prisons -- Characteristics of prison inmates -- Inmate health -- Juvenile confinement -- Probation and parole -- Sentencing -- "Three strikes" laws -- Alternative sentencing -- Prisoners, drugs, alcohol, and treatment -- Prisoners' rights: acourt decisions and related laws 1995 edition: Main Library Stacks HV8665 .P747 1995

Prisons in America : A Reference Handbook (Contemporary World Issues)
Nicole Hahn Rafter and Debra L. Stanley. Santa Barbara, Calif. : ABC-CLIO, c1999. 226pp.
Main Library Stacks HV9471 .R36 1999
Electronic copy also available.
"Lock 'em up and throw away the key" seems to be our favorite approach to punishment. To find out what we get for the $30 billion spent on the penal system each year, consult this comprehensive handbook, which covers such important subjects as punishment in the United States since colonial times; the most critical penal problems today; mandatory sentencing; units for special populations; private prisons; costs; demographic changes; key penologists, and more. Prisons in America is a handy source for basic statistics on prisoners, penal trends, programs, and services, as well as professional organizations and print and nonprint resources.

Profiling and Criminal Justice in America : a Reference Handbook (Contemporary World Issues)
Jeffrey B. Bumgarner. Santa Barbara, Ca. : ABC-CLIO, 2004. 299pp.
Main Library Stacks HV9950 .B86 2004
Electronic copy also available.
A much-needed reference work on one of the hottest subjects today—profiling and its use and misuse by legal and police authorities.

Prostitution (Contemporary Issues Companion)
Tamara L. Roleff, ed. Detroit : Greenhaven Press, c2006. 152pp.
Main Library Stacks HQ111 .P6992 2006
Sex for money is not always prostitution / Marc Perkel -- Why pornography is not legally defined as prostitution / Sherry F. Colb -- Is prostitution forced oppression or a chosen lifestyle? / Katia Dunn -- Prostitution is an evil institution / Dorn Checkley -- Legalized prostitution contributes to sex trafficking / Dorchen A. Leidholdt -- Child prostitution is a serious problem / Bay Fang -- Male prostitutes are often overlooked / Vic St. Blaise -- Prostitutes are regularly victims of violence / Melissa Farley -- Arguments against prostitution are socially constructed myths / Cherry Lee -- Prostitution is beneficial / Decriminalize Prostitution Now Coalition -- Prostitution should be legalized / Economist -- Prostitution should be decriminalized / Wendy McElroy -- Legalization and decriminalization of prostitution would not help prostitutes / Angela N. White -- Cities are using humiliation tactics to fight prostitution / Amanda Paulson -- Cities that use humiliation tactics to fight prostitution may violate civil rights / Tresa Baldas -- Prostitution is a job like any other / Jean Hillabold -- Life with an abusive pimp / Tina Frundt -- Sold into sex slavery / Anita Sharma Bhattarai.

Prostitution and Sex Trafficking (Opposing Viewpoints Series)
Farmington Hills, MI : Thomson/Gale, Greenhaven, 2006. 220pp.
Main Library Stacks HQ115 .P76 2006

Protecting America's Borders (At Issue Series)
Douglass Stinson, ed. Farmington Hills, MI : Greenhaven Press, 2005. 94pp.
Just arrived 09/17/05; Check Magic for call number and location status.
After the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, most American have become acutely aware of their increased vulnerability to attacks. Of particular concern are the nation's borders, crossed by hundreds of thousands of people each year. In this anthology authors debate whether or not the borders are safe, and explore ways to improve border security.

Punishment in America: A Reference Handbook (Contemporary World Issues)
Cyndi Banks. Santa Barbara, Calif. : ABC-CLIO, 2005. 319pp.
Main Library Stacks HV9466 .B35 2005
From the Salem witch trials to death row, this work is a gripping analysis of the evolution of punishment practices, policies, and problems in America.

Racial Justice in America : A Reference Handbook (Contemporary World Issues)
David B. Mustard. Santa Barbara, Calif. : ABC-CLIO, c2003. 320pp.
Main Library Reference (1 East) E185 .M95 2003
Electronic copy also available.
This book examines a volatile social issue that is always in the news, focusing on five critical areas: criminal justice, education, employment, living accomodations, and political participation.

Racial Profiling (Library in a Book)
Fred C. Pampel. New York: Facts on File, 2004. 288pp.
Main Library Stacks HV8141 .P26 2004
The practice of racial profiling by police, government agents, and business personnel has generated enormous controversy over the past decade and shows no sign of abating. Racial profiling involves law enforcement actions based on race, ethnicity, or national origin rather than on the criminal behavior of an individual. In practice, it leads police to stop and inspect selected people passing through public places— passengers on airplanes, drivers on highways, pedestrians in urban areas, visitors crossing national borders—because they fit a statistical profile based on group membership.
Is membership in a group ever a sufficient reason for special investigation, or do such actions always violate civil liberties? How common is racial profiling according to available evidence? What actions have opponents taken to end the practice? Is racial profiling effective in crime prevention? Racial Profiling addresses these and other related questions and explores the highly charged controversies that they reflect. It provides an overview, reference resource, and research guide that will interest not only students, teachers, and librarians but also activists, policymakers, participants in the criminal justice system, and members of the public interested in issues of race and crime.

Rape (Contemporary Issues Companion)
Mary E. Williams, ed. San Diego, Ca. : Greenhaven Press, 2001. 187pp.
Main Library Stacks HV6558 .R32 2001
Contributors debate the prevalence of rape as well as its causes and the effectiveness of various responses to the problem. The perspectives of victims and perpetrators provide additional insights into this disturbing crime.

Rape in America : A Reference Handbook (Contemporary World Issues)
Rob Hall. Santa Barbara, Calif. : ABC-CLIO, 1995. 202pp.
Main Library Stacks HV6561 .H337 1995
Electronic copy also available.
This handbook presents an overview of the historical and social context of rape in America. Major law enforcement, judicial system, and correctional system trends in dealing with both the rapist and the victim are discussed. Also included are an analysis of the types and motivations of rapists, a psychological profile of rapists, and a statistical profile of rape victims. For easy reference this volume features detailed listings of print and nonprint resources and an extensive directory of organizations that have a significant impact nationally or regionally in the movement to stop and prevent sexual violence. An invaluable source of information for students, researchers, and journalists, as well as rape crisis counselors, administrators of women's shelters, and law enforcement officials.

Rape on Campus (At Issue Series)
Bruno Leone. San Diego, Calif. : Greenhave Press, 1995. 120pp.
Main Library Stacks HV6561 .R4 1995
Judging from the statistics, the incidence of rape on college campuses has risen — but what has really changed? Are more students being raped, are more students reporting rapes, or has the definition of rape become so broad that more incidents are being red-flagged? Contents: Antioch College : a sexual consent policy -- Response to critics of Antioch's sexual consent policy -- Positive view of the Antioch plan -- Negative view of the Antioch plan -- Alternative plan to control campus rape -- Sexual politics on campus : a case study -- Radical feminist view of rape -- Critique of "rape-crisis" feminists -- Alternative view of rape -- Student-professor sexual relations : a forum discussion -- College professors should not have sexual relations with students -- Rape should be a civil rights offense -- Rape should not be a civil rights offense.

Satanism (At Issue Series)
Allen Gaborro, ed. Detroit : Greenhaven Press, c2007. 91pp.
Main Library Stacks and Special Collections BL480 .S38 2007

Satanism (At Issue Series)
Tamara L. Roleff, ed. San Diego, Calif. : Greenhaven Press, c2002. 112pp.
Special Collections American Radicalism Collection and Main Library Stacks BF1548 .S37 2002
Authors examine whether Satanism is a dangerous new cult to be feared or whether a few publicized event have been exaggerated out of proportion to their seriousness and extent. Contents: Satanism threatens youth / Elizabeth Karlsberg -- Satanists worship evil and power / James Randall Noblitt and Pamela Sue Perskin -- Satanic ritual abuse is a serious problem / Gordan A. Magill -- Church of Satan's advice to youth / Church of Satan -- Anti-satanism is bigotry / Michael J. Mazza -- The extent of satanic crime is exaggerated / Jeffrey S. Victor -- Claims of satanic ritual abuse are unsubstantiated / Sharma Oliver -- Teen satanists are rebelling against the dominant culture / Kathleen S. Lowney -- Social and cultural forces were partially responsible for satanic panic / Susan P. Robbins.

School Shootings (At Issue Series)
Laura K. Egendorf. San Diego, Calif. : Greenhave Press, 2006. 102pp
Main Library Stacks LB3013.32 .S347 2006
School shootings are a serious problem / Katherine S. Newman -- The media exaggerate the school-shooting problem / Joel Best -- Violent video games train school shooters / Jack Thompson -- Violent video games do not create school shooters / Henry Jenkins -- Protecting athletes who bully other students promotes school shootings / Gary K. Clabaugh and Alison A. Clabaugh -- Antidepressants may trigger school shootings / Kelly Patricia O'Meara -- Teaching boys to solve problems with violence promotes school shootings / Seth Hicks -- Overreacting to school shootings intensifies the problem / James Alan Fox and Jack Levin -- Arming teachers and parents will prevent school shootings / Doug Hagin -- Designing safer guns will reduce school shootings / Ronald Brownstein -- Gun control laws will not stop school shootings / Steve Chapman -- School testing programs overshadow school shooting prevention programs / Margaret McKenna and David Haselkorn -- Victims of school shootings struggle to rebuild their lives / Vickie Bane and Jason Bane.

School Shootings (At Issue Series)
Laura K. Egendorf. San Diego, Calif. : Greenhaven Press, c2002. 80pp. Contents: Bullying can lead to school shootings -- Bullying is not a valid reason for school shootings -- Violence in video games and other media can cause school shootings -- Violence in the media does not lead to school shootings -- Access to guns can lead to school shootings -- Guns have been wrongfully blamed for school shootings -- Ignoring the problems of white teenagers causes school shootings -- The absence of public morality causes school shootings -- The immaturity of the adolescent brain can lead to school shootings -- Schools can take steps to reduce school shootings -- Schools are taking unnecessary steps to reduce school shootings -- Gun control is needed to end school shootings -- Gun control is not the answer to school shootings -- Access to mental health treatment can prevent school shootings.

School Violence : A Reference Handbook (Contemporary World Issues)
Deborah L. Kopka. Santa Barbara, Calif. : ABC-CLIO, c1997. 184pp.
Main Library Reference (1 East) LB3013.3 .K68 1997
Electronic copy also available.
All across the United States, from urban areas to suburbs and rural districts, children are carrying weapons to school -- as many as 100,000 guns every day, according to a recent Department of Justice report. This volume focuses on the current situation regarding violence in schools, including theories of violence, the availability of weapons to children, the legal system, and preventive measures, both physical and sociological, now being taken to curb and eliminate the critical problem of school violence.

School Violence (Contemporary Issues Companion)
Kate Burns, ed. San Diego, Ca. : Greenhaven Press, 2005. 171pp.
Main Library Stacks LB3013.3 .S376 2005
2000 edition also available.
Despite evidence that school violence is in decline, many Americans consider school safety to be of foremost concern their communities. The essays in this volume, some analytical and others personal, explore possible causes of violent behavior in students and suggest potential remedies.

Selected Readings in Criminal Justice (Contemporary perspectives)
Philip L. Reichel. San Diego, CA : Greenhaven Press, c1998. 314pp. Main Library Stacks HV7419 .S45 1998
Contents: Crime victims' rights / Charles S. Clark -- A British view of American justice / Alison Gomme -- Why some people turn into violent criminals / Malcolm Gladwell -- Crime causation from the inmates' standpoint / Robert J. Kelly -- The civil legal tradition / John Henry Merryman -- The Islamic legal tradition / Dennis J. Wiechman, Jerry D. Kendall, and Mohammad K. Azarian -- The history of New York's finest / Laura A. Hauth -- A social history of women in U.S. policing / Dorothy Moses Schulz -- Does better policing reduce crime? / Sarah Glazer -- High-tech crooks / Dennis McCauley -- Police corruption / Sarah Glazer -- La Corrupción policíaca / Sam Quiñones -- Cop diary / Marcus Laffey -- On becoming a lawyer / Denis F. McLaughlin -- The problem of eyewitness and repressed memory testimony / Jill Niemark -- Comparing American and British trials / Robert W. Tarun -- An ex-cop on the jury / Marshall Frank -- The death penalty : a scholarly forum / James Acker ... [et al.] -- Caning and corporal punishment / Dennis J. Wiechman -- What inmates view as punishment / Joan Petersilia and Elizabeth Piper Deschenes -- A day in the life of a federal probation officer / E. Jane Pierson ... [et al.] -- What works? / Russ Immarigeon -- How I became a convict / Victor Hassine -- The Joliet Correctional Center : an internship to remember / Amanda Larsen -- Outside looking in : four journalists examine criminal justice issues / Ted Gest ... [et al.] -- Why inmate populations are up / William M. DiMascio -- Is this the end for juvenile courts? / Fox Butterfield -- Angola's juvenile awareness program / Lane Nelson -- Delinquency in other countries / Josine Junger-Tas -- Policing in the 21st century / John Crank -- New technologies for corrections / Gabrielle de Groot -- Social control across borders / Gary T. Marx -- Probation in international perspective / Ugljesa Zvekic -- Discipline in prisons around the world / Human Rights Watch.

Sentencing : A Reference Handbook
Dean J. Champion. Santa Barbara, Calif. : ABC-CLIO, c2008. 276pp.
Gast Business Library KF9685 .C48 2008
Sentencing: A Reference Handbook offers a complete overview of the complex sentencing procedures devised by the federal government and each of the 50 states.

Serial Killers (Contemporary Issues Companion)
Louise Gerdes, ed. San Diego, Ca. : Greenhaven Press, 2000. 192pp.
Main Library Stacks HV6515 .S47 2000
Serial killers comprise a very small percentage of the population, yet through their crimes they can terrorize entire cities. In this anthology, authors discuss the nature of serial murder, the factors that may predispose people to becoming serial killers, and the devastation these criminals have caused.

Sexual Harassment : A Reference Handbook (Contemporary World Issues)
Lynne Eisaguirre. Santa Barbara, Calif. : ABC-CLIO, c1993. 217pp.
Gast Business Library KFR4758 .E36 1993
Electronic copy also available.

Sexual Harassment : A Reference Handbook (Contemporary World Issues)
Lynne Eisaguirre. Santa Barbara, Calif. : ABC-CLIO, c1997. 2nd edition, 285pp.
Gast Business Library KFR4758 .E36
The controversial issue of sexual harassment remains at the forefront of contemporary American society despite widespread education on the subject. This work addresses the ongoing focus on sexual harassment in the United States. Current controversies are explored, including the highly publicized lawsuit against President Bill Clinton brought by Paula Jones, a former employee of the state of Arkansas. Conversely, readers are asked to assess a recent national debate over whether grade school children should be disciplined for "sexual harassment" when they kiss a playmate. Compelling cases of sexual harassment in the 1990s are examined. Sexual Harassment contains an overview, a detailed chronology, biographical sketches, primary source material, lists of print and nonprint resources, and a directory of organizations and agencies.

Sexual Harassment (Current Controversies Series)
Karin L. Swisher. San Diego, CA : Greenhaven Press, c1992. 208pp.
Main Library Stacks HD6060.3 .S47 1992
Contents: Is sexual harassment a serious problem? -- What causes sexual harassment? -- How can sexual harassment be reduced? -- Can broad legal definitions of sexual harassment be effectively used in the courts?

Sexual Harassment (Current Controversies Series)
Louise Gerdes. San Diego, CA : Greenhaven Press, 1999. 222pp.
Main Library Stacks HQ1206 .S454 1999
Chapters include: Is Sexual Harassment a Serious Problem? What Causes Sexual Harassment? Are Legal Definitions of Sexual Harassment Useful? How Can Sexual Harassment Be Reduced?

Sexual Misconduct and the Clergy (Library in a Book)
Jeffrey Ferro. New York : Facts On File, c2005. 280pp.
Main Library Stacks BV4392.5 .F47 2005

Sexual Violence (Opposing Viewpoint Series)
Mary E. Williams. San Diego, CA : Greenhaven Press, 1997. 204pp.
Main Library Stacks HQ71 .S414 1997
The persistence of rape, sexual abuse, and other forms of sexual violence raises difficult questions about the causes of and best solutions for this age-old problem. Chapters include: What Causes Sexual Violence? How Serious a Problem Is Sexual Violence? How Should Society Address Sexual Victimization? How Can Sexual Violence Be Reduced?

Teen Drug Abuse (Opposing Viewpoint Series)
Farmington Hills, MI : Thomson/Gale, Greenhaven, 2006. 236pp.
Main Library Stacks HV5824.Y68 T435 2006
Contents: Why consider opposing viewpoints? -- Introduction -- Ch. 1. Is teen drug abuse a serious problem? Chapter preface ; 1. Teen drug abuse is decreasing / Office of National Drug Control Policy ; 2. The extent of teen drug abuse has not changed significantly / Erik Goldman ; 3. Binge drinking among youths is a serious problem / Jean Weinberg ; 4. Binge drinking is declining among youths / David J. Hanson ; 5. Teen marijuana use is a serious threat / Scott Burns ; 6. Teen marijuana use is not a serious threat / Brian C. Bennett ; 7. Teens are abusing prescription drugs / Carolyn Banta ; 8. Teen inhalant abuse is a serious problem / National Institute on Drug Abuse ; 9. Youths are abusing over-the-counter drugs / Donna Leinwand ; Periodical bibliography -- Ch. 2. What causes teen drug abuse? Chapter preface ; 1. Addiction is a brain disease / National Institute on Drug Abuse ; 2. Addiction is not a brain disease / Citizens Commission on Human Rights ; 3. Ritalin leads to drug abuse / Robert W. Lee ; 4. Ritalin does not lead to drug abuse / Michael Fumento ; 5. Medical marijuana laws encourage teens to use cannabis / Karen P. Tandy ; 6. Medical marijuana laws do not encourage teens to use cannibis / Karen O'Keefe and Mitch Earleywine ; 7. Drug treatment leads to substance abuse / Maia Szalavitz ; 8. Drug treatment combats substance abuse / Judy Shepps Battle ; Periodical bibliography -- Ch. 3. Do the media promote teen drug abuse? Chapter preface ; 1. Cigarette ads strongly influence teen smoking / Meg Gallogly ; 2. Cigarette ads do not strongly influence teen smoking / Alyse R. Lancaster and Kent M. Lancaster ; 3. Movies glamorize smoking / Dartmouth Medical School ; 4. Movies do not glamorize smoking / Jacob Sullum ; 5. Alcohol ads promote underage drinking / Center on Alcohol Marketing and Youth ; 6. Alcohol ads do not promote underage drinking / Robert A Levy ; Periodical bibliography -- Ch. 4. How can teen drug abuse be prevented? Chapter preface ; 1. Drug testing can deter teen drug use / Calvina L. Fay ; 2. Drug testing does not deter teen drug use / John R. Knight and Sharon Levy ; 3. Abstinence-only substance abuse education is effective / Jay Mathews ; 4. Abstinence-only susbstance abuse education is sometime ineffective / Marsha Rosenbaum ; Periodical bibliography -- For further discussion -- Organizations to contact -- Bibliography of books -- Index.

Terrorism : A Reference Handbook (Contemporary World Issues)
Stephen E. Atkins. Santa Barbara. Calif. : ABC-CLIO, c1992. 199pp.
Main Library Reference (1 East) HV6431 .A87 1992

Terrorism (Library in a Book)
Harry Henderson. New York : Facts On File, 2001. 304pp.
MSU Main Library Stacks HV6431 .H43 2001
Terrorism can be most simply defined as the use or threat of violence by a non-governmental group to achieve political or social goals. Although the odds of an individual becoming victim of a terrorist attack in a democracy like the United States are miniscule, the ability of a small number of terrorists -- like the Oklahoma city bombers -- to strike a sudden devastating blow highlights how increasingly vulnerable we are becoming in this complex industrial and information age. The increasing proliferation and availability of sophisticated weapons has made the issue of terrorism more urgent than ever. Danger not only comes from what a terrorist could to us, but what it can lead us to do to ourselves as a result.

Until recently, the odds of an individual becoming a victim of a terrorist attack in a democracy like the United States were minuscule. However, the ability of a small number of terrorists -- like those who attacked the World Trade Center and the Pentagon -- to strike a sudden devastating blow highlights how increasingly vulnerable we are. The proliferation and availability of sophisticated weapons have made the issue of terrorism more urgent than ever. Terrorist groups no longer rely solely on firepower to make their message heard; as bioterrorism and cyberterrorism become possibilities, the range of victims affected can be far greater than previously imagined. Terrorism is a balanced examination of the complex political and social issues surrounding this phenomena.
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Terrorism (Opposing Viewpoint Series)
Laura K. Egendorf. Farmington Hills, MI : Thomson/Gale, Greenhaven Press, 2005. 170pp.
Main Library Stacks HV6431 .T4573 2005
Earlier edition : Main Library Stacks HV6431 .T485 1986
Bill Clinton, Louis J. Freeh, Sam Nunn and others examine the dangers of modern terrorism in this anthology. Chapters include: Is Terrorism a Serious Threat? What Motivates Terrorists? Can Terrorism Be Justified? How Should the United States Respond to Terrorism?

Terrorism (Opposing Viewpoint Series)
Laura K. Egendorf, ed. San Diego, CA : Greenhaven Press, 2004. 3rd edition, 204pp.
Main Library Stacks HV6431 .T485 2004
2000 edition also available.
1986 edition also available.
In the wake of September 11, 2001, the world has become more aware of the dangers of terrorism. The contributors to this volume debate the seriousness of the threat, the causes of terrorism, and how the United States and international community should respond. Contents: Terrorism poses a serious threat / L. Paul Bremer III. -- The threat of terrorism is being reduced / John Ashcroft -- Biological terrorism is a serious threat / Scott Gottlieb -- The threat of biological terrorism has been exaggerated / Jim Walsh -- America is a serious terrorist threat / Noam Chomsky, interviewed by David Barsamian -- Southeast Asian terrorism is a serious problem / Llwellyn D. Howell -- Narcoterrorism is a serious threat / Steven W. Casteel -- Islam encourages terrorism / Ibn Warraq -- Islam does not encourage terrorism / Antony T. Sullivan -- Economic problems cause terrorism / Vandana Shiva -- Economic problems do not cause terrorism / Daniel Pipes -- Israel's occupation of Palestine causes terrorism / Hamas -- Palestinian hatred of Israel causes terrorism / Morton A. Klein -- Antiterrorism legislation will make America safer / Michelle Malkin -- Antiterrorism legislation threatens civil liberties / Hank Kalet -- Racial profiling will make America safer / John Derbyshire -- Racial profiling will make America less safe / David Harris -- Immigration must be restricted to protect America against terrorists / Mark Krikorian -- Immigrants enhance national security / Daniel Smith -- The United Nations should lead the fight against terrorism / Alexa McDonough -- The United Nations should not lead the fight against terrorism / Steve Bonta -- War is an appropriate response to terrorism / Enola Aird et al. -- War is the wrong response to terrorism / Progressive -- Brokering a peace between Israel and Palestine can reduce terrorism / Pat Lancaster -- Brokering a peace between Israel and Palestine will not reduce terrorism / Morton A. Kaplan.

Terrorist Attack on America (Current Controversies)
James Haley, ed. San Diego, CA : Greenhaven Press, 2003. 192pp.
Main Library Stacks HV6432 .T4735 2003
The events of September 11, 2001, provoked a variety of responses from world leaders, political activists, media figures, and educators. The contributors in this anthology offer their opinions on the causes of the terrorist attack, whether hatred of the United States is justified, and how America should respond to terrorism.

Terrorist Challenge to America (Library in a Book)
Harry Henderson. New York : Facts On File, 2003. 316pp.
MSU Main Library Stacks HV6432 .H46 2003
Although the 1993 World Trade Center bombing reminded Americans that terrorism could strike them at home, until September 11, 2001, it was possible to view such incidents as rare aberrations and the threat of terrorism as diffuse and distant—as something that happened elsewhere in the world. After September 11, 2001, terrorism can no longer be seen as a regional or peripheral concern. The total destruction of the World Trade Center and the damage to the Pentagon took more than 3,000 lives and sent shock waves rippling through an already troubled economy. President Bush, Congress, and many other world leaders resolutely declared a “war on terrorism.”
This new Library in a Book is devoted to exploring the challenges—social, economic, military, political, and legal—that Americans are being forced to deal with in a struggle that may be of indeterminate duration. Choosing the appropriate “rules of engagement” for this struggle against terror poses tremendous challenges to an open society such as that of the United States. Terrorist Challenge to America is the perfect companion to Terrorism (in the same series) and serves as the best first-stop source of information and guidance to further research for all American students, general readers, policymakers, and teachers.
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Urban Terrorism (Current Controversies Series)
Paul A. Winters. San Diego, CA : Greenhaven Press, 1996. 170pp.
Main Library Stacks HV6432 .U73 1996
Major acts of terrorism in the 1990s—including several on U.S. soil—have raised concerns about the risk of terrorism in cities around the world. Chapters include: Should Americans Fear Urban Terrorism? Which Groups Pose an Urban Terrorist Threat? Do the Media Encourage Terrorism? Do Antiterrorism Measures Threaten Civil Liberties?

U.S. Homeland Security : A Reference Handbook
Howard Ball. Santa Barbara, Calif. : ABC-CLIO, [2005]. 235pp.
Main Library Stacks HV6432.4 .B35 2005
Contents: Introduction -- A brief history of domestic security -- Creating a cabinet-level Department of Homeland Security -- Problems facing the DHS and proposed solutions -- Chronology -- Biographical profiles -- Documents -- Directory of organizations -- Print and nonprint resources.

U.S. National Security : A Reference Handbook
Cynthia Ann Watson. Santa Barbara, Calif. : ABC-CLIO, c2002. 320pp.
Main Library Reference (1 East) UA23 .W36397 2002
National Security is always front-page news. A unique reference work now focuses on every aspect of this critical area, from computer security to antiterrorist activities.

Victims' Rights : A Reference Handbook (Contemporary World Issues)
Leigh Glenn. Santa Barbara, Calif. : ABC-CLIO, c1997. 231pp.
Gast Business Library KF9763 .G58 1997
Electronic copy also available.
In the past 20 years, the victims' rights movement has gathered momentum, often succeeding in its attempts to turn the tables on laws and legislation that traditionally loaded the scales of justice in favor of criminal defendants. Victims' Rights explores this movement and its implications in detail for the first time in a single, comprehensive handbook. It answers questions vital to every U.S. citizen: What is the criminal justice system, and what is the role of the victim in that system? How has this role changed in recent years? What are society's attitudes toward victims' and defendants' rights? Why is there a push for a constitutional amendment regarding the rights of victims? This volume answers all these questions and more, and is rounded out by a chronology, biographical sketches, documents, court cases, legislation, an annotated directory of victim and defendant advocate organizations, and a general index for ease of access.

Violence Against Women (Current Controversies Series)
Karin L. Swisher, Carol Wekesser. San Diego, CA : Greenhaven Press, c1994. 320pp.
Main Library Stacks HV6250.4.W65 V553 1994
Articles present opposing opinions on the seriousness of violence against women, including issues of rape, domestic violence, sexual harassment, and pornography. Contents: What causes violence against women? -- What causes rape? -- Can reforms in the criminal justice system decrease violence against women? -- Does pornography promote violence against women? -- How can violence against women be reduced? -- How widespread is the problem of rape? -- Is the "battered woman's syndrome" a legitimate defense?

Violence Against Women (Current Controversies Series)
James D. Torr. San Diego, CA : Greenhaven Press, 1999. 224pp.
Main Library Stacks HV6250.4.W65 V554 1999
Chapters include: Is Violence Against Women a Serious Problem? What Causes Violence Against Women? Are Current Criminal Justice Approaches to Domestic Violence Effective? How Can Violence Against Women Be Reduced?

Violence and the Media : A Reference Handbook (Contemporary World Issues)
David E. Newton. Santa Barbara, Calif. : ABC-CLIO, c1996. 254pp.
Main Library Reference (1 East) P96.V5 N48 1996
Electronic copy also available.
The controversial relationship between violent behavior in American society and violent acts portrayed in the media -- motion pictures, television, pop music, and video games -— forms the subject of this reference work. This handbook presents the views of those who believe violence in the media does cause violent behavior and those who remain unconvinced that any such relationship exists. This book also examines the results of studies on violence in the media and recommendations for its control. A section on legal data, opinions, and documents provides a close-up look at the legislative issues surrounding violence and the media. A vital resource for high school and college students, legislators, and concerned laypersons.

Violence in America (Opposing Viewpoint Series)
Janelle Rohr. San Diego, CA : Greenhaven Press, 1990. 288pp.
Main Library Stacks HN90.V5 V548 1990
Various authors debate the causes of violence, the prevalance of family and teen violence, the motivation of serial killers, and ways to reduce violence.

Violence in the Media: A Reference Handbook (Contemporary World Issues
Nancy Signorielli, ed. Santa Barbara, Calif. : ABC-CLIO, c2005. 263pp.
Main Library Stacks http://magic.msu.edu/record=b4972780a

Violence in the Media (Current Controversies Series)
Carol Wekesser. San Diego, CA : Greenhaven Press, 1995. 192pp.
Main Library Stacks P96.V5 V56 1995
Contents: Is violence in the media a serious problem? -- How does media violence affect society? -- How are children influenced by media violence? Should media violence be regulated?

Violence in the Media (Current Controversies Series)
James D. Torr. San Diego, CA : Greenhaven Press, 2001.
Main Library Stacks P96.V5 V563 2001
Many parents, lawmakers, and researchers believe that violent movies, television programs, music, and video games contribute to the high rates of violence in American society. Authors debate the issue in the following chapters: How Serious Is the Problem of Violence in the Media? Does Violence in the Media Make Children and Teenages More Violent? Should Children's Access to Violent Media Be Restricted? How Should the Problem of Media Violence Be Addressed?

Violence (Opposing Viewpoint Series)
Laura K. Egendorf . San Diego, CA : Greenhaven Press, 2001.
Main Library Stacks HN90.V5 V5494 2001
1996 edition also available.
Contents : Violent crime is getting worse / Kenneth Lloyd Billingsley -- Violent crime is decreasing / Matthew Gore -- Youth violence is a serious problem / Bill Owens -- The problem of youth violence is overstated / Michael A. Males -- Domestic violence against women is a serious problem / Erica Goode -- Domestic violence against men is a serious problem / Patricia Pearson -- Brain damage can cause violence / Norbert Myslinski -- The role of brain damage in causing violence is overemphasized / Bettyann H. Kevles and Daniel J. Kevles -- Male violence against women has a variety of causes / Richard J. Gelles -- Gender has little to do with female violence / Rene Denfeld -- American culture leads to violence / E.J. Dionne Jr. -- Racial discrimination and inequality cause urban violence / Joan McCord -- Drug use leads to violence / Robert L. DuPont -- Violence in the media can lead to youth violence / Elizabeth K. Carll -- Violence in the media should not be blamed for youth violence / Jack Valenti -- Poor parenting is a factor in youth violence / James Garbarino -- Parents should not be blamed for youth violence / Don Feder -- American culture is a factor in youth violence / Robert Tracinski -- Youth violence has various causes / Ronald D. Stephens -- Stronger gun control laws will reduce violent crime / Handgun Control -- Current gun control laws will not reduce violent crime / Edmund F. McGarrell -- Zero tolerance policies are a useful response to school violence / Vincent L. Ferrandino and Gerald N. Tirozzi -- Zero tolerance policies are an unfair response to school violence / by Richard L. Curwin and Allen N. Mendler -- Hate-crimes laws are a solution to violence against minorities / by Jeffrey C. Isaac -- Hate-crimes laws are too arbitrary / by Ann Coulter..

Violent Children : A Reference Handbook (Contemporary World Issues)
Karen L. Kinnear. Santa Barbara, Calif. : ABC-CLIO, 1995. 251pp.
Main Library Reference (1 East) HQ784.V55 K56 1995
Electronic copy also available.
This volume presents a balanced survey of children and violence in the United States--specifically those children who commit acts such as murder, rape, and assault. The physical, cultural, social, economic, and legal aspects of this pressing issue are explored in detail. Topics include the causes of these acts, and what is being done to cope with and prevent this violence. Statistical information, intervention programs, and a list of print and nonprint resources are provided. An important reference work for students, parents, child advocacy groups, educators, law enforcement personnel, legislators, and other policy makers.

Violent Children (At Issue Series)
Bryan J. Grapes. San Diego, Calif. : Greenhave Press, 2000. 78pp.
Main Library Stacks HQ784.V55 V55 2000
Despite a drop in the overall crime rate in America, juvenile crime is rising. Not petty crimes, but heinous murders as the shootings in Jonesboro, Arkansas and Springfield, Oregon attest. Contents: Violent song lyrics encourage aggressive behavior in children -- Violent song lyrics do not encourage aggressive behavior in children -- Television contributes to violent behavior in children -- Television does not contribute to violent behavior in children -- Video games cause aggressive behavior in children -- Video games do not cause aggressive behavior in children -- The availability of guns contributes to violent behavior in children -- The availability of guns does not contribute to violent behavior in children -- Fatherlessness contributes to juvenile violence -- The breakdown of the family has caused children to be more violent -- Violent children come from a variety of backgrounds.

Violent Children (At Issue Series)
Hayley Mitchell Haugen, ed. San Diego, Calif. : Greenhaven Press, 2004. 2nd edition, 90pp.
In process Violent Relationships (Information Plus)
Beverly Ford. Detroit: Gale Group, 2001. 134pp.
Main Library Stacks HQ809.3.U5 F699 2001
Contents: Abuse of women : a worldwide tradition -- Spousal abuse : who, what, and when? -- The cause of wife abuse -- The effects of abuse : why does she stay? -- Rape and sexual harassment around the world -- Treatment for male batterers -- Abuse and the judicial system -- When wives kill their husbands -- Violence against the elderly -- Causes and issues of elder abuse 1997 edition: Main Library Stacks HQ809.3.U5 V59 1997

War Crimes and Justice : a Reference Handbook
Howard Ball. Santa Barbara, Calif. : ABC-CLIO, Inc., c2002. 259pp.
Gast Business Library K5301 .B35 2002
A thorough introduction to the laws of war, the savagery of war crimes, and the international system that demands justice. Yugoslavia, Rwanda, and Kosovo. Sierra Leone, East Timor, and Cambodia. The atrocities that occurred in these war-ravaged nations are horrifying issues of global concern. How can there be peace in a nation emerging from war unless there's some kind of justice for the victims, the survivors, and the perpetrators? How do you speak of the unspeakable and defend the indefensible? War Crimes and Justice: A Reference Handbook thoroughly examines the laws of war and how the world community handles the monstrous brutalities of war through the international justice system. Highlighted are 20th century war crimes and trials including Yugoslavia, Kosovo, and the Kerry incident in Vietnam. Also covered are the four international tribunals established to punish violators in Nuremberg, Tokyo, Yugoslavia, and Rwanda. Pulitzer Prize-nominated author Howard Ball discusses those who committed unspeakable acts during war, others who sought justice for victims, and case studies portraying both victims and perpetrators. Significant treaties and conventions are explored, as well as all the options available to nations emerging from the throes of bloody civil wars to ensure peace with justice. Contents include War crimes : an introduction -- The pursuit of justice : current issues, controversies, and possible solutions -- International laws of war : a chronology of major treaties and events in armed conflicts that triggered their adoption, 1856-2002 -- War crimes : people and events -- War crimes and justice : major treaties and reports.

War on Drugs (Opposing Viewpoint Series)
Tamara L. Roleff, ed. San Diego, CA : Greenhaven Press, 2004. 2nd edition, 222pp.
Main Library Stacks HV5825 .W381285 2004
1998 edition also available.
1990 edition also available.
Every year the U.S. budgets millions of dollars for the war on drugs but there is no consensus on whether the fight to combat illegal drug use is a success or a failure. Contents include : The war on drugs is succeeding / Asa Hutchinson -- The war on drugs has failed / Matthew B. Stannard -- The war on drugs has reduced the demand for illegal drugs / Edmund F. McGarrell -- The demand for illegal drugs remains strong / Timothy Lynch -- The war on drugs has made law enforcement more effective / Thomas A. Constantine -- The war on drugs has corrupted law enforcement / Joseph D. McNamara, interviewed by Michael W. Lynch -- The war on drugs promotes racism / Deborah Small -- The war on drugs does not promote racism / Heather MacDonald -- Illegal drug use supports terrorism / Asa Hutchinson -- The war on drugs supports terrorism / Eugene Oscapella -- The war on terror must be fought in conjunction with the war on drugs / Robert Novak -- The war on drugs distracts from the war on terror / Eric E. Sterling -- Mandatory minimum sentences are an effective strategy in the war on drugs / David Risley -- Mandatory minimum sentences are unfair / Julie Stewart -- The drug abuse resistance education program reduces drug use / Tim Schennum -- The drug abuse resistance education program is ineffective / Paul Armentano -- Drug courts are a promising solution to the drug problem / Richard S. Gebelein -- Drug courts have not reduced the drug problem / Melissa Hostetler -- Illegal drugs should be legalized / Gary E. Johnson -- Illegal drugs should not be legalized / Ray Wisher -- The distinction between legal and illegal drugs is arbitrary / Andrew Sullivan -- Heroin should be legalized / Bruce Anderson -- Legalizing heroin will harm the poor / Katie Grant -- Marijuana should be legalized / Rich Lowry -- Legalizing marijuana would harm society / Part I: Damon Linker ; Part II: Don Feder -- Marijuana should be legalized for medical use / Ed Rosenthal and Steve Kubby -- Marijuana should not be legalized for medical use / Laura M. Nagel.

War on Terrorism (Opposing Viewpoints Series)
Karen F. Balkin, ed. San Diego, CA : Greenhaven Press, 2005. 206pp.
Main Library Stacks HV6432 .W373 2005
Issues covered include: Is the war on terrorism justified? Is the domestic war on terrorism a threat to civil liberties? Will the domestic antiterrorism measures make Americans safer? How is the U.S. war on terrorism affecting the world? Not only does the U.S. face the enormous task of reducing the threats posed by terrorists, including their use of biological weapons, U.S. officials are also subject to criticisms, as the wide range of views in this volume demonstrate.

Weapons of Mass Destruction (Current Controversies)
Michael Logan, ed. Farmington Hills, MI : Greenhaven Press/Thomson Gale, c2006. 212pp.
Main Library Stacks U793 .W426 2006

Weapons of Mass Destruction (Library in a Book)
Mary Byrd Davis, Arthur H. Purcell. New York : Facts on File, c2006. 300pp.
Main Library Stacks U973 .D38 2006

Weapons of Mass Destruction (Opposing Viewpoints)
James D. Torr, ed. San Diego, CA : Greenhaven Press, 2005. 207pp.
Main Library Stacks U793 .W43277 2005
1999 edition also available.
Preventing the spread of biological, chemical, and nuclear weapons has become one of the main goals of U.S. defense policy, driving both homeland security initiatives and confrontations rogue states. The viewpoints in the volume examine WMD threats from terrorist groups and "axis of evil" nations in the following chapters: How Likely Is an Attack Involving Weapons of Mass Destruction? How Should the United States Deal with Countries that Threaten to Develop Weapons of Mass Destruction? What Policies Should the United States Adopt Toward Nuclear Weapons? How Can the United States Defend Itself Against Weapons of Mass Destruction?

What Are the Most Serious Threats to National Security? (At Issue series)
Stuart A. Kallen, ed. Farmington Hills, MI : Greenhaven Press, 2005. 126pp.
Main Library Stacks UA23 .W38 2005
The United States has been threatened by many enemies in recent history but since September 11, 2001, issues of national security are more significant then ever. This title examines the many security pressures facing the United States today from bioterrorism to "dirty" nuclear bombs and cyberterrorism.

What is a Hate Crime? (At Issue Series)
Roman Espejo, ed. San Diego, Calif. : Greenhaven Press, c2002. 106pp.
Special Collections American Radicalism Collection HV6773.5 .W48 2002
Some lawmakers and activists promote expanding the current hate-crimes legislation to include crimes motivated by differences in sexual preference, gender, and disability. In this anthology, supporters and critics debate this and other issues surrounding the definition of crimes committed against minorities.

What is Sexual Harassment? (At Issue Series)
Karin Swisher. San Diego, Calif. : Greenhaven Press, 1995. 91pp.
Main Library Stacks HQ1237 .W48 1995
Contents : Sexual harassment should be defined broadly -- The definition of sexual harassment applies to schools -- The "reasonable woman" definition of sexual harassment makes sense -- Businesses should clearly define sexual harassment -- Sexual harassment definitions apply to academia -- Legal definitions of sexual harassment must be broad -- Current legal definitions of sexual harassment are too broad -- Broad definitions of sexual harassment are harmful -- Broad definitions of sexual harassment may be counterproductive for businesses -- Current sexual harassment definitions are inappropriate for schools -- New definitions of sexual harassment should not apply to academia.

White Supremacists (Contemporary Issues Companion)
Regine I. Heberline, ed. San Diego, Ca. : Greenhaven Press, 2002. 155pp.
Main Library Stacks E184.A1 W3965 2002
The Ku Klux Klan and the White Aryan Resistance are among the white supremacist organizations profiled in this riveting anthology. Authors examine the history and the strategies of the white supremacy movement, recount the personal stories of white supremacists and their victims, and suggest measures designed to combat the growth of white supremacy.

White Supremacy Groups (At Issue Series)
Auriana Ojeda, ed. San Diego, Calif. : Greenhaven Press, c2002. 80pp.
Main Library Stacks E184.A1 W3963 2003
White supremacy groups are changing the way they recruit new members and the way they operate. Racist websites, video games, and record labels are springing up to entice younger, more educated members. In addition, the organization of the movement is shifting from group meetings to individual activists. This anthology presents new trends in the white supremacy movement in America. Contents: White supremacy groups use terrorist attacks to recruit new members / Brad Knickerbocker -- White supremacy is a leaderless movement / Howard L. Bushart, John R. Craig, and Myra Barnes -- The Internet is changing the face of the white supremacist movement / Les Back -- Racist video games target youth on the Internet / Anti-Defamation League -- More women are joining the white supremacist movement / Jim Nesbitt -- White power music is an effective recruiting tool / Adam Cohen -- The making of a white supremacist / T.J. Leyden, interviewed by Intelligence report -- Lone wolf terrorists are more dangerous than organized white supremacist groups / Katherine Seligman -- White supremacy groups are expanding their international ties / David E. Kaplan, Lucian Kim, and Douglas Pasternak -- White nationalists must organize in order to protect European Americans / European-American Unity and Rights Organization -- The white race must be preserved / Bishop Alma White -- White people are the creators of all worthwhile culture and civilization / Matthew Hale

Women in Prison : A Reference Handbook
Cyndi Banks. Santa Barbara, Calif. : ABC-CLIO, c2003. 227pp.
Main Library Reference (1 East) HV9471 .B365 2003
Electronic copy also available.
Except for lurid exploitation movies, incarcerated women are ignored by society. Yet because of mandatory sentences and "three strikes" legislation, their number is growing rapidly. Moreover, everything is complicated by the fact that the prisoners are also mothers and family caregivers. This new book takes readers behind the bars. Focusing on an often overlooked subject, this volume explores women's incarceration, from the first women-only prison to modern state-of-the-art facilities. It explores controversies, problems, and solutions, such as excessive discipline, the lack of training programs, sexual abuse, medical services, and visitation policies. The book also investigates key issues such as the background of inmates, the disproportionate number of African American and Hispanic prisoners because of the "war on drugs," and how women cope with the separation from their children and families. A full chapter is devoted to important people and events, from the first female jail keeper in 1822 to changing prison goals and the impact of feminism.

Youth Violence (Current Controversies Series)
Michael D. Biskup [and] Charles P. Cozic. San Diego, CA : Greenhaven Press, c1992. 263pp.
Main Library Stacks HV9104 .Y6855 1992
Contents: Is youth violence a serious problem? -- What causes youth violence? -- What measures can reduce youth violence? -- How can gang violence be reduced? -- Should violent youths receive harsh punishment?

Youth Violence (Current Controversies Series)
Henny Kim. San Diego, CA : Greenhaven Press, 1998. 204pp.
Main Library Stacks HV9104 .Y6856 1998
This anthology examines the problem of violence among the nation's young people. Chapters include: Is Youth Violence a Serious Problem? What Causes Youth Violence? How Can Youth Violence Be Reduced? Should Violent Youths Receive Harsh Punishment?

The Almanac of Policy Issues, a web site, provides background information and web links on a number of related topics such as criminal justice, death penalty, drug policy, gun control, law enforcement, etc. For additional public policy topics, check Almanac of Policy Issues.

The At Issue series focuses on a wide range of viewpoints related to controversial issues, providing in-depth discussion by leading advocates. Articles are printed in their entirety and footnotes and source notes are retained. These books offer the reader not only a full spectrum of dissent on the subject addressed, but also the ability to test the validity of arguments by following up on sources used as evidence. Extensive bibliographies and annotated lists of relevant organizations to contact offer a gateway to further research. To find out whether the volume you want is checked out or to find out if additional topics are available, search MAGIC, our online catalog. Annotations are available at the At Issue web page as well.

Another similar series is Contemporary World Issues by ABC-CLIO. It provides a smorgasboard of reference information on controversial topics. Note that each volume has the subtitle "A Reference Handbook". To find out whether the volume you want is checked out or whether additional topics are available, search MAGIC, our online catalog. Annotations are available at the Contemporary World Issues web page as well.

Books in the Current Controversies anthology series published by Greenhaven Press cover today's most current national and international issues and contain the most important opinions of the past and present. The purpose of the series is to introduce the reader to all sides of contemporary controversies in an objective and comprehensive way.

To find out whether the volume you want is checked out or whether additional topics are available, search MAGIC, our online catalog. Annotations are available at the Current Controversies web page as well.

The Gale Group has acquired Information Plus from a Dallas-area publisher and will be publishing new editions for now on.

According to Gale, the Information Plus Reference Series compiles all the pertinent data, both current and historical, on a wide variety of contemporary social issues. Designed as ready-reference tools providing key data on social concerns, these books save researchers and students from the cumbersome task of locating the various data in pamphlets, legal journals, congressional reports, newspapers, and other sources. The series now covers 33 vital current issues, from abortion to national security. Each book in the series provides current and past statistics, court decisions, state and federal laws, tables and charts, results of public opinion polls, and more. Each volume averages from 112 to 200 pages, and includes indexing, complete source citations, as well as listings of names, addresses, telephone, and fax numbers for relevant organizations. Each volume will be completely revised and updated every two years.

To find out whether the volume you want is checked out or whether additional topics are available, search MAGIC, our online catalog. A complete listing is available at the Current Controversies web page as well.

The Opposing Viewpoints series provides a selection of magazine, journal, and newspaper artcles as well as statements and position papers from a wide range of individuals and organizations with alternative/opposing points of views on complex and sensitive issues. To find out whether the volume you want is checked out or whether additional topics are available, search MAGIC, our online catalog. Annotations are available at the Opposing Viewpoints web page as well.

The books in this series contain reprints of newspaper and periodical articles, excerpts from books, addresses on current issues, and studies of social trends in the United States and other countries. Each volume is made up of six different numbers. Numbers one through five for any given year are on individual topics, providing background information and discussion from different points of views and concluding with a bibliography of recommended books for further reading, a list of periodical articles with abstracts, and a subject index. Some of the more recent volumes in the series have also contained a list of relevant web sites. The final number of each volume (6) is a collection of recent speeches, and contains a cumulative speaker index. The books in this series average around 150-300 pages long.

Look for the Book Review section of Crime and Justice International, Vol. 16, Issue 36, April 15, 2002, available in the MSU Main Library Stacks (3rd floor, East) under the call number HV7231 .C32.

Another compilation of recent book reviews with annotations is called "Central Booking : The Literature of Law Enforcement, and can be located in Law Enforcement News Special Supplement, Vol. XXVIII, No. 576, April 30, 2002, available at http://www.lib.jjay.cuny.edu/len/2002/04.30/supplement/index.html.

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