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An introduction to postpartum depression, explaining what it is, and discussing its diagnosis, drug and nondrug treatments and therapies, and the effects of the condition on the newborn and other family members.

Presents differing viewpoints on the issues of genetically engineered foods.

Tells the story of Hurricane Katrina, a monster storm that struck the Gulf Coast in August 2005, virtually destroying New Orleans and other cities,killing almost twelve hundred people, and leaving more than a million residents homeless, discusses the government's response to the disaster, and the challenges that need to be overcome to rebuild the vulnerable area.

Contains fourteen articles, including primary and secondary documents, that provide insights into the history of conflict in Iraq, discuss the 2003 U.

A collection of essays that addresses controversies related to uninsured individuals in the United States, discussing if the lack of health insurance is a serious problem, if access to health insurance improves people's health, if government should mandate the purchase of health insurance, and if the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act will improve medical care.

A collection of essays relating to the controversial topic of political corruption in many governments around the world and unsuccessful attempts to curb it.

A collection of articles that discusses issues associated with the U.

Presents twenty-five essays that explore various controversies surrounding the use, distribution, environmental impact, and cost of oil around the world.

A collection of essays that study the opposing views about homeland security and whether it is more effective and has made the country more secure, which measures should be taken to enhance security, and whether civil liberties have been threatened by the USA Patriot act and the Protect America Act of 2007.

A collection of essays that provides varying perspectives on controversies related to Iran, discussing if the country's nuclear program is peaceful, if it wants to dominate Iraq, the success of the Green Revolution, and United States involvement in the country.

Collects twenty-five essays that address issues concerning nuclear armament, discussing national security, the U.

Presents a brief biography of Dolores Huerta, who, together with Cesar Chavez, helped to create the first union for farmworkers; and chronicles her childhood and family, education, and involvement for equal rights for Latinos, women, and the poor.

Provides an overview of the 2003 war of the United States and its allies against Saddam Hussein and Iraq, including historical reasons for the conflict and its political and economic ramifications.

Explores suicide bombers, discussing their growing threat, what motivates them, how they are justified, and the costs and prevention of suicide terror.

A collection of personal narratives about the Watergate scandal of the 1970s by those who were closely associated with it including Richard Nixon, Gerald Ford, Barbara Jordon, Sam Ervin, and Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein, who broke the news of the break-in.