Opposing viewpoints in social issues / William Dudley, book editor - San Diego, Calif. : Greenhaven Press, c2000. - 360 p. ; 23 cm. - Opposing viewpoints series .

Why consider opposing viewpoints? - Introduction. - Ch. 1. Can gun control laws prevent violence? - Ch. 2. Is abortion justifiable? - Ch. 3. Is Affirmative action necessary? - Ch. 4. Is alcohol beneficial for human health? - Ch. 5. Is the death penalty a just and effective punishment? - Ch. 6. Should assisted suicide be legal? - Ch. 7. Should limits be placed on genetic engineering? - Ch. 8. What should govern public health policies on smoking? - Organizations to contact. - Bibliography. - Index.

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