Presents an overview of the history of capital punishment, theories on the causes of crime and the deterrent effects of punitive actions, and the moral and legal principles involved.

Discusses both sides of the gun control debate including the use of firearms in the United States historically and at present and existing gun control laws both here and abroad.

Discusses the positive and negative aspects of nuclear energy and the controversy surrounding the use of this type of energy.

Discusses population trends, zero population growth, demography, census taking, dwindling resources, curbs to fertility, and the right to life.

Describes the history of relations between Israel and her Arab neighbors, including the peace talks and treaty between Egypt's Sadat and Israel.

In examining America's enthrallment with television, such aspects of the "ultimate mass medium" are explored as television and children, television and truth, television as business, and the future of television in the United States.

Examines the growing political controversy surrounding the Reagan administration's proposals for defense spending, the issues of which include inflation, defense policy, opposition to weapons and missiles, and Pentagon mismanagement.

Describes the development and use of chemical and biological weapons from ancient history to the present, concentrating on their use in the world wars and Southeast Asia, and discusses the continuing debate on their danger and their usefulness as a deterrent.

Explores the techniques of transplantation and implant surgery which have developed since the 1950s, discussing the risks and moral issues involved.

Surveys the debate over whether radio, television, and other media in the courtroom interfere with a defendant's rights to a fair trial.