"This comprehensive volume helps readers understand the debate and issues surrounding the death penalty by presenting its history, significant court rulings, and opinions and arguments from supporters and detractors alike. The volume raises both the moral and practical questions inherent in the issue and examines how civilized societies have reacted to capital punishment's application in the past. Excerpts from related court rulings, documents and...

Designed to serve as both a one-stop information source and a guide to in-depth exploration, this engaging volume examines the controversial subject of gay and lesbian rights. Thoroughly objective in its presentation, the volume includes a chronology of significant developments in the gay rights movement, biographical sketches of important and influential people, a review of relevant legislation, and excerpts from speeches and articles on both sides...

"Designed to serve as a one-stop information source and guide to in-depth exploration, this volume examines legalized gambling and the civic and personal issues at stake. From local economics and crime to problem gamblers and religious beliefs, all the key issues in the political debate are explored. The work also provides a historical look at the gaming industry and its dynamic spread across the United States and Canada in many forms, including casinos,...

This book addresses the Importance of International trade to the American economy and the influence it has on American businesses. Also covered are international trade agreements such as NAFTA and GATT, U.S. participation in international institutions such as the World Bank, important concepts, relations with key U.S. trading partners, and imbalances in U.S. international trade. A list of relevant organizations is included, as well as an extensive...