These gripping volumes explore the major global debates of our time from two opposing perspectives. Each straightforward volume investigates the facts behind the headlines—whether they concern the Arab-Israeli conflict, animal rights, the death penalty, cloning and genetic engineering, or the ethics of war—and includes the history behind the current issues. Cogent quotes from opposing viewpoints are featured in sidebars and each volume includes fascinating fact boxes and eye-catching color photographs. This absorbing and informative series on current hot-button topics will be great in any middle or high school collection.