Contemporary perspectives on depression. Provides background on the life of author J.D. Salinger and the influences that shaped his work, features twelve articles that explore depression as portrayed in his novel "The Catcher in the Rye," and examines issues of depression in the twenty-first century.

This book presents selected writings representing a variety of perspectives on war found in "A Separate Peace" by John Knowles.

This book presents selected writings representing a variety of perspectives on the social issue of politics that is highlighted in George Orwell's "Animal Farm."

"This title in the Opposing Viewpoints series explores global sustainability and poses such questions as, do genetically modified foods contribute to global sustainability?; is water scarcity a threat to global sustainability?; does social equity promote global sustainability?; and is economic growth compatible with sustainability?" --

Collects essays that examine the theme of family dysfunction in the famous play.

Provides background on the life of English novelist George Orwell and his influences, features eleven articles that explore the abuse of power in his novel "Nineteen Eighty-Four," and examines issues of the abuse of power in the late twentieth and early twenty-first centuries.

Explores the political issues found in J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series.