Examines the origins of free speech and provides the historical context for current debates.

American society is dominated by sports-on television, in high schools, and in colleges. Even children play in Little League and other sports. Athletes are seen as heroes. Many young people who play sports dream of becoming future superstars. This book explores these and many other issues surrounding this controversial topic.

Questions whether the mass media, especially television, presents an accurate representation of the news or whether it is more concerned with the sensational story.

Discusses the history of neo-Nazism, examples of organizations and activities spawned by this ideology, and evidence of the spread of anti-Semitism, racism, and hate crimes.

Presents various sides or philosophies : Church, State schools, Engel v. Vitale & Abington v. Schempp, Public School access, prayer, and reactions.

Discusses the issues related to manifestations of violent behavior in sports at all levels of competition and the effect of this violence on society in general.

Examines efforts to control Internet content and access in order to protect children from harmful material, and discusses resistance to these efforts by free speech advocates who oppose such censorship.

Explores child labor around the world, discussing what it is, abuse in the workplace, slave labor, children working in the informal economy, and solutions to the problem. Includes a glossary, suggestions for further reading, and related Internet addresses.

Presents an overview of the issues that surround the debate over abortion; and discusses both the pro-life and pro-choice views, the history, legality, and possible common ground on the issue.

"Discusses diet and nutrition for young people, including ideas for a well-balanced diet, good and bad foods to eat, the importance of exercise, and eating disorders"--Provided by publisher.