Sökt på: Serie Primary Documents in American History and Contemporary Issues
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Free Expression in America
Freedom of speech is a foundational principle of the American Constitutional system. This collection of over 100 primary documents from a variety of sources will help students …
Equal Protection and the African American Constitutional Experience
Trace the roots of the concept of equal protection from the American Revolution and the formation of the Constitution through its application today using this collection of 177 …
The Right to Die Debate
Rapid changes in medical care and in society's attitudes about death have made the right-to-die debate a timely topic, but its roots can be traced back to the founding of this …
Fair Trial Rights of the Accused
Use this collection of over 60 primary documents to trace the evolution of trial rights from English and colonial beginnings to our contemporary understanding of their meaning. …
Major Crises In Contemporary American Foreign Policy
From the Cold War to the Persian Gulf War, the high drama of America's contemporary foreign policy crises comes to life in this collection of primary documents designed for use by …
The Abortion Controversy
This collection brings together for the first time the key primary documents in the history of the abortion controversy in the United States. Organized by historical period, these …
Sexual Harassment in America
The controversial topic of sexual harassment in the United States is explored in this unique collection of over 90 documents. The political and social aspects of the concept of …
Constitutional Debates on Freedom of Religion
Debates over the separation or accommodation of religion and government have divided Americans since the founding of our country and continue to echo in governmental chambers …
U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Laws and Issues
The influx of millions of immigrants into the United States has profoundly impacted the nation's economy, culture, and politics. Since the founding of our country, our government …
Affirmative Action
Examining affirmative action and its history through these 400 documents that trace its roots and development, this work is an invaluable reference resource. Race, gender, and …
Genetic Engineering
A compilation of articles and excerpts beginning from Watson and Creek's 1953 study covers the debates surrounding genetic engineering, animal and diagnostic application, …
States' Rights and American Federalism
The debate over states' rights versus federalism in America is one that has raged since our country's founding. Arguments over the interpretation of the Constitution and the …