From the agora of ancient Athens to modern times, public debate has always played an important role in democratic societies. Debate promotes an understanding of alternate points of view, encourages discussion, and informs the public by addressing important questions that have a strong effect on people's lives. Each title in Debating the Issues presents the pro and con arguments on the key topics of nuclear energy, immigration, global warming, terrorism, student rights and animal rights. Readers will learn the reasoning behind the different positions regarding these contentious issues, and will be given tools with which to analyze the arguments, develop critical thinking skills, and formulate informed opinions on the crucial issues of today.