Bøger af Paul G. Connors

Affirmative action has been a source of controversy in American politics since its establishment in 1961; it remains to this day a subject that is continuously complicated by various socio-economic and political perspectives. This necessary edition, with contributions from educators, politicians, and students, presents readers with a spectrum of diverse viewpoints that cover topics such as affirmative action in sports, minority press coverage of affirmative action, and affirmative action as a part of American identity.

Six states have abolished the death penalty since 2007. This volume includes essays that offer divergent views on capital punishment. Students are encouraged to see the validity of differing opinions on topics such as the ethics and effectiveness of capital punishment, so that they may understand the issue inclusively. Fact boxes are included to summarize important information for researchers.