(4) YA Point-Counterpoint series. Following an introduction that includes a brief history of the topic, Marzilli explores arguments on both sides of the issues surrounding drugs and sports (e.g., media coverage, Congressional involvement). The dense text won't call to pleasure readers, but its presentation makes it well suited to high school debaters. Occasional sidebars and photographs of sports figures help spice things up. Reading list, websites. Ind.

Reviewer: Maeve Visser Knoth

(4) YA Point-Counterpoint series. Should the United States act boldly to protect itself, or does a preemptive war do more harm than good? Is the death penalty fair and/or effective? These revised and updated volumes present both sides of complex issues surrounding capital punishment and the war on terror. The texts are clear but dense. Occasional stock photographs and sidebars break up the pages. Reading list, websites. Ind. Review covers these Point-Counterpoint titles: Capital Punishment and The War on Terror.

Reviewer: Maeve Visser Knoth

(4) YA Point-Counterpoint series. Focusing mainly on the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, Marzilli explores issues surrounding disaster relief including the responsibility of federal and local governments and the efficacy of the National Flood Insurance Program. The information is sound, but the dense text is off-putting. Some sidebars and photographs break up the pages. Reading list, websites. Ind.

Reviewer: Maeve Visser Knoth

(4) YA Point-Counterpoint series. In this volume structured as a debate, readers learn about some of the issues surrounding adult stem-cell research, embryonic stem cells, cloning of stem cells, and emerging technologies. The writing is clear, if dense, and the book will be a solid starting place for research (though with the issue's topicality, the facts may be quickly out of date). Reading list, websites. Ind.

Reviewer: Maeve Visser Knoth

(3) YA Point-Counterpoint series. Targeted toward high school debate students, this series presents well-organized, concise, and comprehensive arguments on both sides of several controversial key issues related to the main topic. Charts, graphs, and other data provide supplemental support material. Source notes, websites. Bib., ind. Review covers these Point-Counterpoint titles: American Military Policy, Rights of Students, Affirmative Action, Religion in Public Schools, Legalizing Marijuana, and Mandatory Military Service.

Reviewer: Cindy Lombardo

(3) YA Point-Counterpoint series. Clearly written chapters offer a solid overview of the arguments covering both sides of four issues related to amateur athletics--the commercialization of university athletics, the impact on minority students, compensation questions, and gender equity. Targeted toward high school debate students, the book presents comprehensive discussion of the topics. Source notes, websites. Bib., ind.

Reviewer: Cindy Lombardo

(4) YA Point-Counterpoint series. These books cover both sides of three to four questions on each topic, including gay marriage and file sharing on the Internet. The attempt to balance the issues limits the amount of depth. Sidebars about relevant court decisions and reader questions help break up the text. Reading list, websites. Ind. Review covers these Point-Counterpoint titles: Gay Rights, DNA Evidence, Policing the Internet, and The War on Terror.

Reviewer: Jeannine M. Chapman

(4) YA Point-Counterpoint series. These books cover both sides of three to four questions on each topic, including gay marriage and file sharing on the Internet. The attempt to balance the issues limits the amount of depth. Sidebars about relevant court decisions and reader questions help break up the text. Reading list, websites. Ind. Review covers these Point-Counterpoint titles: Gay Rights, DNA Evidence, Policing the Internet, and The War on Terror.

Reviewer: Jeannine M. Chapman

(4) YA Point-Counterpoint series. These books present issues in a debate format, with well-written, if complex, arguments and responses for both sides. The main chapters include information about relevant court cases and current events. Final chapters describe possible solutions and developments for the problems; sidebars highlight statistics, judicial decisions, and questions to consider. Stock photos illustrate the dense text. Ind. [Review covers these Point-Counterpoint titles: The Right to Privacy, Trial of Juveniles as Adults, Mental Health Reform, and Gun Control.]

Reviewer: Becky Levine

(3) YA Point-Counterpoint series. Targeted toward high school debate students, this series presents well-organized, concise, and comprehensive arguments on both sides of several controversial key issues related to the main topic. Charts, graphs, and other data provide supplemental support material. Source notes, websites. Bib., ind. Review covers these Point-Counterpoint titles: American Military Policy, Rights of Students, Affirmative Action, Religion in Public Schools, Legalizing Marijuana, and Mandatory Military Service.

Reviewer: Cindy Lombardo