1. Controversial Issues Topics: A-E F-J K-R S-ZA-EF-JK-RS-Z

2. A-E Abortion Adoption Affirmative Action AIDS Alcoholism Animal Experimentation Animal Rights Assisted Suicide (Euthanasia) Athletes Bioethics Biological Weapons Birth Control Capital Punishment Censorship Child Abuse Church and State Civil Rights Cloning Creationism Crime Death Divorce Domestic Violence Drinking (Alcoholic Beverages) Driving while intoxicated Drug abuse Drug traffic Drugs and Athletes Eating Disorders Education Elderly Emigration and immigration Employment Endangered Species Environmentalism Evolution (Biology)

3. Abortion The Dewey numbers for this topic are 179,344,363.4, and 618.8. Look for books that fit your research Check the Social issues in America Encyclopedia Ask the librarian for the folder of information Check the Databases (SIRS and E Library)Databases Check Student Resource Center at the Public LibraryPublic Library Here are some web sites to try –National Abortion FederationNational Abortion Federation –This site is offers both Choice and Pro Life viewsChoice and Pro Life –A Right to life siteRight to life –A Teen site that offers searchable informationTeen site –The Multnomah County LibraryMultnomah County Library

4. Adoption The Dewey number for this topic is 362.73. Look for books that fit your research Check the Social issues in America Encyclopedia Check the Databases (SIRS and E Library)Databases Check Student Resource Center at the Public LibraryPublic Library Check these web sites: –California state Frequently asked questionsCalifornia state Frequently asked questions –Adopting.orgAdopting.org –International AdoptionsInternational Adoptions –I DebateI Debate

5. Affirmative Action The Dewey number for this topic is 387.1. Look for books that fit your research Check the Social issues in America Encyclopedia Ask the librarian for the folder of information Check the Databases (SIRS and E Library)Databases Check Student Resource Center at the Public LibraryPublic Library Check these web sites –Affirmative Action and Diversity ProjectAffirmative Action and Diversity Project –The Journal of Blacks in Higher EducationThe Journal of Blacks in Higher Education –Civil Rights OrganizationCivil Rights –Social Issues from the Multnomah County LibraryMultnomah County Library –I DebateI Debate

6. AIDS The Dewey number for this topic is 616.97. Look for books that fit your research Check the Social issues in America Encyclopedia Check the Databases (SIRS and E Library)Databases Check Student Resource Center at the Public LibraryPublic Library Check these web sites: –Social Issues from the Multnomah County LibraryMultnomah County Library –Center for Disease ControlCenter for Disease Control –Henry J. Kaiser FoundationHenry J. Kaiser Foundation –I DebateI Debate

7. Alcoholism The Dewey number for this topic is 616.86. Look for books that fit your research Check the Social issues in America Encyclopedia Check the Databases (SIRS and E Library)Databases Check Student Resource Center at the Public LibraryPublic Library Check these web sites –Facts on Alcohol AbuseAlcohol Abuse –Fetal Alcohol syndromeFetal Alcohol syndrome –Problems and SolutionsProblems and Solutions –Studies on AlcoholStudies on Alcohol –Social Issues from the Multnomah County LibraryMultnomah County Library –I DebateI Debate

8. Animal Experimentation The Dewey number for this topic is 179. Look for books that fit your research Check the Social issues in America Encyclopedia Check the Databases (SIRS and E Library)Databases Check Student Resource Center at the Public LibraryPublic Library Check these web sites: –Alternatives to animal experimentationAlternatives to animal experimentation –AAVSAAVS –Foundation for Biomedical researchFoundation for Biomedical research –I DebateI Debate

9. Animal Rights The Dewey number for this topic is 179. Look for books that fit your research Check the Social issues in America Encyclopedia Check the Encyclopedia of Bioethics Check the Databases (SIRS and E Library)Databases Check Student Resource Center at the Public LibraryPublic Library Check out these web sites –Here a web cast on McDonald’s practicesMcDonald’s –Check out PETA’s stand. (People for the ethical treatment of animals)PETA’ –In Defense of AnimalsIn Defense of Animals –I DebateI Debate

10. Assisted Suicide (Euthanasia) The Dewey number for this topic is 179.7. Look for books that fit your research Check the Social issues in America Encyclopedia Check the Encyclopedia of Bioethics Check the Databases (SIRS and E Library)Databases Check Student Resource Center at the Public LibraryPublic Library Check these Web sites –Social Issues from the Multnomah County LibraryMultnomah County Library –Check these Web sites: Religious Tolerance Right to die Web sites and literature I Debate

11. Athletes Check the Databases (SIRS and E Library)Databases Check Student Resource Center at the Public LibraryPublic Library Check these web sites: –Women’s sportsWomen’s sports –Olympic AthletesOlympic Athletes –ESPN BiographiesESPN Biographies –Sports RecordsSports Records –I DebateI Debate

12. Bioethics The Dewey number for this topic is 174. Look for books that fit your research Check the Social issues in America Encyclopedia Check the Databases (SIRS and E Library)Databases Check Student Resource Center at the Public LibraryPublic Library Check these web sites: –Bioethics linksBioethics links –Center for bioethicsCenter for bioethics –Bioethics web linksBioethics web

13. Biological Weapons The Dewey number for this topic is 358. Look for books that fit your research Check the Social issues in America Encyclopedia Check the Databases (SIRS and E Library)Databases Check Student Resource Center at the Public LibraryPublic Library Check these web sites: –Medline plusMedline plus –PBSPBS –Articles from the Journal of American Medical AssociationArticles from the Journal of American Medical Association

14. Birth Control The Dewey number for this topic is 344.7304. Look for books that fit your research the Social issues in America Encyclopedia Check the Databases (SIRS and E Library)Databases Check Student Resource Center at the Public LibraryPublic Library Check these web sites: –Biology projectBiology project –Reproductive Health informationReproductive Health information –Planned ParenthoodPlanned Parenthood –I DebateI Debate

15. Capital Punishment The Dewey number for this topic is 364.66. Look for books that fit your research Check the Social issues in America Encyclopedia Check the Databases (SIRS and E Library)Databases Check Student Resource Center at the Public LibraryPublic Library Check out these web sites –California Department of CorrectionsCalifornia Department of Corrections –Religious Tolerance presents many viewpointsReligious Tolerance –Statistics from the Justice DepartmentStatistics –Social Issues from the Multnomah County LibraryMultnomah County Library –I DebateI Debate

16. Censorship The Dewey number for this topic is 363.31. Look for books that fit your research Check the Social issues in America Encyclopedia Check the Databases (SIRS and E Library)Databases Check Student Resource Center at the Public LibraryPublic Library Another term to use is “Intellectual Freedom” Check out these web sites –The Index on CensorshipThe Index on Censorship –The National Coalition against censorshipThe National Coalition against censorship –UC Santa BarbaraUC Santa Barbara –The American Library AssociationThe American Library Association –Social Issues from the Multnomah County LibraryMultnomah County Library –I DebateI Debate

17. Child Abuse The Dewey number for this topic is 362.78. Look for books that fit your research Check the Social issues in America Encyclopedia Check the Databases (SIRS and E Library)Databases Check Student Resource Center at the Public LibraryPublic Library Check these web sites: –MedlineMedline –PBSPBS –Crimes against childrenCrimes against children

18. Church and State Check the Social issues in America Encyclopedia Check the Databases (SIRS and E Library)Databases Check Student Resource Center at the Public LibraryPublic Library Check these web sites: –The Establishment ClauseThe Establishment Clause –Library of Congress (religion in the early days of the U.S.)Library of Congress –First AmendmentFirst Amendment

19. Civil Rights The Dewey number for this topic is 342.73. Look for books that fit your research Check the Social issues in America Encyclopedia Check the Databases (SIRS and E Library)Databases Check Student Resource Center at the Public LibraryPublic Library Check out these web sites –Voices of Civil RightsVoices of Civil Rights –Civil Rights MuseumCivil Rights Museum –Reporting on the Civil Rights movementReporting on the Civil Rights movement –Social Issues from the Multnomah County LibraryMultnomah County Library

20. Cloning The Dewey number for this topic is 176. Look for books that fit your research Check the Encyclopedia of Bioethics Check the Databases (SIRS and E Library)Databases Check Student Resource Center at the Public LibraryPublic Library Check out these web sites: –U. S. Department of EnergyU. S. Department of Energy –Human Cloning FoundationHuman Cloning Foundation –New ScientistNew Scientist

21. Creationism The Dewey number for this topic is 231. Look for books that fit your research Check the Social issues in America Encyclopedia Check the Encyclopedia of Bioethics Check the Databases (SIRS and E Library)Databases Check Student Resource Center at the Public LibraryPublic Library Check out these Web sites –Social Issues from the Multnomah County LibraryMultnomah County Library –Intelligent designIntelligent design –I DebateI Debate

22. Crime The Dewey number for this topic is 364.1. Look for books that fit your research Check the Social issues in America Encyclopedia Check the Databases (SIRS and E Library)Databases Check Student Resource Center at the Public LibraryPublic Library Check these web sites: –National crime prevention councilNational crime prevention council –True Crime libraryTrue Crime library –BBCBBC –I DebateI Debate

23. Death The Dewey number for this topic is 155.9 and 611. Look for books that fit your research Check the Social issues in America Encyclopedia Check the Databases (SIRS and E Library)Databases Check Student Resource Center at the Public LibraryPublic Library Check these web sites: –MedlineMedline –Encyclopedia of Death and DyingEncyclopedia of Death and Dying

24. Divorce The Dewey number for this topic is 306.89. Look for books that fit your research Check the Social issues in America Encyclopedia Check the Databases (SIRS and E Library)Databases Check Student Resource Center at the Public LibraryPublic Library Check these web sites: –Divorce and Family LawDivorce and Family Law –TeengrowthTeengrowth –I DebateI Debate

25. Domestic Violence The Dewey number for this topic is 362.29. Look for books that fit your research Check the Social issues in America Encyclopedia Check the Databases (SIRS and E Library)Databases Check Student Resource Center at the Public LibraryPublic Library Check these web sites: –World Health OrganizationWorld Health Organization –National coalition against domestic violenceNational coalition against domestic violence –I DebateI Debate

26. Drinking (Alcoholic Beverages) The Dewey number for this topic is 362.292. Look for books that fit your research Check the Social issues in America Encyclopedia Check the Databases (SIRS and E Library)Databases Check Student Resource Center at the Public LibraryPublic Library Check these web sites: –Alcohol problems and solutionsAlcohol problems and solutions –Rethinking drinkingRethinking drinking –I DebateI Debate

27. Driving while intoxicated The Dewey number for this topic is 363.12. Look for books that fit your research Check the Databases (SIRS and E Library)Databases Check Student Resource Center at the Public LibraryPublic Library Here are some web sites to try: –The center for problem oriented policingproblem oriented policing –Mothers against Drunk drivingMothers against Drunk driving –The Insurance Institute for Highway safetyThe Insurance Institute for Highway safety –Social Issues from the Multnomah County LibraryMultnomah County Library

28. Drug Abuse The Dewey number for this topic is 362.29. Look for books that fit your research Check the Social issues in America Encyclopedia Check the Databases (SIRS and E Library)Databases Check Student Resource Center at the Public LibraryPublic Library Here are some web sites to try: –Drug policy allianceDrug policy alliance –The science behind drug abuseThe science behind drug abuse –I DebateI Debate Check the slide on Juvenile drug abuseJuvenile drug abuse

29. Drug Traffic The Dewey number for this topic is 363.29. Look for books that fit your research Check the Social issues in America Encyclopedia Check the Databases (SIRS and E Library)Databases Check Student Resource Center at the Public LibraryPublic Library Here are some web sites to try: –PBSPBS –National clearing house for drug and alcohol informationNational clearing house for drug and alcohol information –World Drug reportWorld Drug report

30. Drugs and Athletes The Dewey number for this topic is 362.29. Look for books that fit your research Check the Social issues in America Encyclopedia Check the Databases (SIRS and E Library)Databases Check Student Resource Center at the Public LibraryPublic Library You might want to try these web sites: –United States anti-doping agencyUnited States anti-doping agency –World anti-doping agencyWorld anti-doping agency –I DebateI Debate

31. Eating Disorders The Dewey number for this topic is 616.85. Look for books that fit your research Check the Social issues in America Encyclopedia Check the Databases (SIRS and E Library)Databases Check Student Resource Center at the Public LibraryPublic Library Try these web sites: –National Eating Disorder associationNational Eating Disorder association –Mirror MirrorMirror –UC DavisUC Davis –I DebateI Debate

32. Education The Dewey number for this topic is 344.73 & the 370’s. Look for books that fit your research Check the Social issues in America Encyclopedia Check the Databases (SIRS and E Library)Databases Check Student Resource Center at the Public LibraryPublic Library Check these web sites: –Yahoo a directory of web sites about issues in educationYahoo –Education weekEducation week –Education indexEducation index –I DebateI Debate

33. Elderly The Dewey number for this topic is 305.26. Look for books that fit your research Check the Social issues in America Encyclopedia Check the Databases (SIRS and E Library)Databases Check Student Resource Center at the Public LibraryPublic Library Check these web sites: –Social GerontologySocial Gerontology –Little brothersLittle brothers –I DebateI Debate

34. Emigration and Immigration Check the Social issues in America Encyclopedia Check the Databases (SIRS and E Library)Databases Check Student Resource Center at the Public LibraryPublic Library Check these web sites: –Frequently asked questionsFrequently asked questions –NPRNPR –StatisticsStatistics –SCORE has a list of linksSCORE –I DebateI Debate

35. Employment The Dewey number for this topic is 331.3. Look for books that fit your research Check the Social issues in America Encyclopedia Check the Databases (SIRS and E Library)Databases Check Student Resource Center at the Public LibraryPublic Library Check these web sites: –Finding a jobFinding a job –Job DescriptionsJob Descriptions –Interview tipsInterview tips –FCICFCIC –I DebateI Debate

36. Endangered Species The Dewey number for this topic is 333.95. Look for books that fit your research Check the Social issues in America Encyclopedia Check the Databases (SIRS and E Library)Databases Check Student Resource Center at the Public LibraryPublic Library Check these web sites: –Animal infoAnimal info –World Wildlife fundWorld Wildlife fund –Fish and wildlifeFish and wildlife –I DebateI Debate

37. Environmentalism The Dewey number for this topic is 333.7. Look for books that fit your research Check the Social issues in America Encyclopedia Check the Databases (SIRS and E Library)Databases Check Student Resource Center at the Public LibraryPublic Library Check these web sites –Social Issues from the Multnomah County LibraryMultnomah County Library –PBSPBS –Global StewardsGlobal Stewards –Green GuideGreen Guide –I DebateI Debate

38. Evolution (Biology) The Dewey number for this topic is 179.7. Look for books that fit your research Check the Social issues in America Encyclopedia Check the Databases (SIRS and E Library)Databases Check Student Resource Center at the Public LibraryPublic Library Check these web sites: –I DebateI Debate

39. F-J Family Family Relations Feminism Gambling Gangs Genetic Engineering Genocide Global Warming Globalization Gun Control Hate Crimes Health Care Reform Health Insurance Homelessness Homosexuality Human Rights Illegal immigrants Internet Iraq Islamic Fundamentalism Juvenile drinking Juvenile drug abuse Juvenile offenders

40. Family The Dewey number for this topic is 306.85. Look for books that fit your research Check the Social issues in America Encyclopedia Check the Databases (SIRS and E Library)Databases Check Student Resource Center at the Public LibraryPublic Library Check these web sites: –Fact bookFact book –Child and family web guideChild and family web guide –Family historyFamily history –Focus on the familyFocus on the family

41. Family Relations Check the Social issues in America Encyclopedia Check the Databases (SIRS and E Library)Databases Check Student Resource Center at the Public LibraryPublic Library Check these web sites: –Family dinnersFamily dinners –The whole familyThe whole family –Family information centerFamily information center

42. Feminism The Dewey number for this topic is 305.42. Look for books that fit your research Check the Databases (SIRS and E Library)Databases Check Student Resource Center at the Public LibraryPublic Library Check the Social issues in America Encyclopedia Check these web sites: –Voices of FeminismVoices of Feminism –PhotographsPhotographs –National council for research on womenNational council for research on women –I DebateI Debate

43. Gambling The Dewey number for this topic is 306.3 and 363.4. Look for books that fit your research Check the Databases (SIRS and E Library)Databases Check Student Resource Center at the Public LibraryPublic Library Check the Social issues in America Encyclopedia Check these web sites: –Gambling lawsGambling laws –Council on problem gamblingCouncil on problem gambling –Responsible gamblingResponsible gambling –American Radio worksAmerican Radio works –I DebateI Debate

44. Gangs The Dewey number for this topic is 364.105. Look for books that fit your research Check the Social issues in America Encyclopedia Check the Databases (SIRS and E Library)Databases Check Student Resource Center at the Public LibraryPublic Library Check out these web pages –Social Issues from the Multnomah County LibraryMultnomah County Library –Gang ResearchGang Research –Gang HistoryGang History –Coroner’s ReportCoroner’s Report –I DebateI Debate

45. Genetic engineering Check the Social issues in America Encyclopedia Check the Encyclopedia of Bioethics Check the Databases (SIRS and E Library)Databases Check Student Resource Center at the Public LibraryPublic Library Check out these web sites: –U. S. Department of EnergyU. S. Department of Energy –Genetically engineered animalsGenetically engineered animals –BioethicsBioethics –CCOFCCOF –I DebateI Debate

46. Genocide Check the Databases (SIRS and E Library)Databases Check Student Resource Center at the Public LibraryPublic Library Check the Social issues in America Encyclopedia Check the reference section for the Encyclopedia of Genocide and crimes against humanity Check these web sites: –Armenian genocide 1915Armenian genocide 1915 –Cambodian genocideCambodian genocide –RwandaRwanda –HolocaustHolocaust –BosniaBosnia –I DebateI Debate

47. Global Warming The Dewey number for this topic is 363.73. Look for books that fit your research Check the Social issues in America Encyclopedia Check the Databases (SIRS and E Library)Databases Check Student Resource Center at the Public LibraryPublic Library Check out these web sites –Social Issues from the Multnomah County LibraryMultnomah County Library –The Environmental Protection AgencyEnvironmental Protection Agency –California SolutionsCalifornia Solutions –Frequently Asked QuestionsFrequently Asked Questions –A map of warming sites map –Social Issues from the Multnomah County LibraryMultnomah County Library –I DebateI Debate

48. Globalization The Dewey number for this topic is 386. Look for books that fit your research Check the Databases (SIRS and E Library)Databases Check Student Resource Center and Opposing view points from the Public LibraryPublic Library Check the Social issues in America Encyclopedia Check these web sites: –YaleYale –The battle for the world economyThe battle for the world economy –Understanding the world todayUnderstanding the world today –Atlas of global inequalityAtlas of global inequality –I DebateI Debate

49. Gun Control The Dewey number for this topic is 363.3. Look for books that fit your research Check the Social issues in America Encyclopedia Check the Databases (SIRS and E Library)Databases Check Student Resource Center at the Public LibraryPublic Library Check out these web sites –Social Issues from the Multnomah County LibraryMultnomah County Library –Brady InstituteBrady Institute –The NRA (National Rifle Association)NRA –More links and informationlinks and information –I DebateI Debate

50. Hate Crimes The Dewey number for this topic is 364.1. Look for books that fit your research Check the Databases (SIRS and E Library)Databases Check Student Resource Center at the Public LibraryPublic Library Check the Social issues in America Encyclopedia Check these web sites: –StatisticsStatistics –Southern poverty law centerSouthern poverty law center –Teaching toleranceTeaching tolerance –I DebateI Debate

51. Health Care Reform The Dewey number for this topic is 362.1. Look for books that fit your research Check the Databases (SIRS and E Library)Databases Check Student Resource Center at the Public LibraryPublic Library Check the Social issues in America Encyclopedia Check these web sites: –Henry J. Kaiser foundationHenry J. Kaiser foundation –UCLAUCLA –CostsCosts –I DebateI Debate See also the Medical Care slideMedical Care

52. Health Insurance Check the Databases (SIRS and E Library)Databases Check Student Resource Center at the Public LibraryPublic Library Check these web sites: –Insurance awarenessInsurance awareness –Council for affordable health insuranceCouncil for affordable health insurance –Coverage for childrenCoverage for children –Health coverageHealth coverage

53. Homelessness The Dewey number for this topic is 362.5. Look for books that fit your research Check the Social issues in America Encyclopedia Check the Databases (SIRS and E Library)Databases Check Student Resource Center at the Public LibraryPublic Library Check out these web sites –CaliforniaCalifornia –Programs and the people they servePrograms and the people they serve –Families that are homelessFamilies that are homeless –Educating homeless childrenEducating homeless children –Articles from the ALAArticles from the ALA –I DebateI Debate –Social Issues from the Multnomah County LibraryMultnomah County Library

54. Homosexuality Check the Social issues in America Encyclopedia Check the Databases (SIRS and E Library)Databases Check Student Resource Center at the Public LibraryPublic Library Check out these web sites –Social Issues from the Multnomah County LibraryMultnomah County Library –PFLAGPFLAG –The PBS site has some great linksPBS site –Facts about sexual orientationFacts about sexual orientation –Scarleteen a frank site designed for teenagersScarleteen –I DebateI Debate

55. Human Rights The Dewey number for this topic is 341.4. Look for books that fit your research Check the Social issues in America Encyclopedia Check the Databases (SIRS and E Library)Databases Check Student Resource Center at the Public LibraryPublic Library Check out these web sites –Social Issues from the Multnomah County LibraryMultnomah County Library –The United Nations DeclarationThe United Nations Declaration –Human Rights watchHuman Rights watch –Women’s Human Rights IssuesWomen’s Human Rights Issues –Amnesty InternationalAmnesty International –I DebateI Debate

56. Illegal Immigrants The Dewey number for this topic is 342.7308. Look for books that fit your research Check the Social issues in America Encyclopedia Check the Databases (SIRS and E Library)Databases Check Student Resource Center at the Public LibraryPublic Library Check out these web sites –Social Issues from the Multnomah County LibraryMultnomah County Library –Tracking US immigrationTracking US immigration –National Public Radio has several good articlesNational Public Radio –I DebateI Debate

57. Internet Check the Databases (SIRS and E Library)Databases Check Student Resource Center from the Public LibraryPublic Library Check Issues and ControversiesIssues and Controversies Check the Social issues in America Encyclopedia Check these web sites: –Guide to the internetGuide to the internet –Imagining the internetImagining the internet –Searching the internet effectivelySearching the internet effectively –TimelineTimeline –I DebateI Debate

58. Iraq Ask the librarian for books on this topic Check the Social issues in America Encyclopedia Check the Databases (SIRS and E Library)Databases Check Student Resource Center from the Public LibraryPublic Library Check Issues and ControversiesIssues and Controversies Ask the librarian for a folder of information Check these web sites: –TimelineTimeline –Cost of WarCost of War –Academic InformationAcademic Information –Al Gore Speech at Commonwealth clubAl Gore Speech at Commonwealth club –I DebateI Debate

59. Islamic Fundamentalism The Dewey number for this topic is 297. Look for books that fit your research Check the Databases (SIRS and E Library)Databases Check Student Resource Center at the Public LibraryPublic Library Check the Social issues in America Encyclopedia Check these web sites: –Who are the TalibanWho are the Taliban –PBSPBS –After 9-11After 9-11 –I DebateI Debate

60. Juvenile Drinking Check the Databases (SIRS and E Library)Databases Check Student Resource Center at the Public LibraryPublic Library Check the Social issues in America Encyclopedia Check these web sites: –National Children’s coalitionNational Children’s coalition –Drinking at collegesDrinking at colleges –MADDMADD –I DebateI Debate

61. Juvenile Drug Abuse Check the Databases (SIRS and E Library)Databases Check Student Resource Center and Opposing view points from the Public LibraryPublic Library Check the Social issues in America Encyclopedia Check these web sites: –Office of National Drug control policyOffice of National Drug control policy –Teen helpTeen help –I DebateI Debate You might also want to check the slide on Drug abuseDrug abuse

62. Juvenile Offenders The Dewey number for this topic is 364.36. Look for books that fit your research Check the Databases (SIRS and E Library)Databases Check Student Resource Center at the Public LibraryPublic Library Check the Social issues in America Encyclopedia Check these web sites: –American Bar AssociationAmerican Bar Association –Building blocks for youthBuilding blocks for youth –NCCDNCCD –I DebateI Debate

63. K-R Media Violence Medical care Medical ethics Mental disorders Mental Health Middle East Minimum Wage National Security Nuclear weapons Nutrition Oceans Outsourcing Patriot Act 2001 Political Corruption Pollution Population Growth Pornography Poverty Prisons Race Relations Racism Rape Religion Renewable energy Right of Privacy

64. Media Violence The Dewey number for this topic is 303.6. Look for books that fit your research Check the Databases (SIRS and E Library)Databases Check Student Resource Center at the Public LibraryPublic Library Check the Social issues in America Encyclopedia Check these web sites: –Lion and Lamb projectLion and Lamb project –American Academy of child and adolescent PsychiatryAmerican Academy of child and adolescent Psychiatry –Parents television councilParents television council –I DebateI Debate

65. Medical Care Check the Databases (SIRS and E Library)Databases Check Student Resource Center at the Public LibraryPublic Library Check the Social issues in America Encyclopedia Check these web sites: –Quality GuideQuality Guide –Tool kit for planningTool kit for planning See also the Health care reform slideHealth care reform

66. Medical Ethics Check the Databases (SIRS and E Library)Databases Check Student Resource Center at the Public LibraryPublic Library Check the Social issues in America Encyclopedia Check these web sites: –BMCBMC –American Medical AssociationAmerican Medical Association –I DebateI Debate

67. Mental Disorders The Dewey number for this topic is 616.85 – 616.89. Look for books that fit your research Check the Databases (SIRS and E Library)Databases Check Student Resource Center at the Public LibraryPublic Library Check these web sites: –Mental Health AmericaMental Health America –National Institute of Mental HealthNational Institute of Mental Health –Mind ZoneMind Zone –Mental Help.netMental Help.net

68. Mental Health Check the Ebsco DatabaseEbsco Check Student Resource Center at the Public LibraryPublic Library Check the Social issues in America Encyclopedia Check these web sites: –Mental Health AmericaMental Health America –National Institute of Mental HealthNational Institute of Mental Health –Mind ZoneMind Zone –Mental Help.netMental Help.net

69. Middle East The Dewey number for this topic is 305.8. Look for books that fit your research Check the Ebsco DatabaseEbsco Check Student Resource Center at the Public LibraryPublic Library Check these web sites: –Columbia UniversityColumbia University –PBSPBS –BBC Middle East in crisisBBC Middle East in crisis –YaleYale

70. Minimum Wage Check the Ebsco DatabaseEbsco Check Student Resource Center at the Public LibraryPublic Library Check the Social issues in America Encyclopedia Check these web sites: –Department of LaborDepartment of Labor –California history of minimum wageCalifornia history of minimum wage –Minimum wage information, opinion, and researchMinimum wage information, opinion, and research –I DebateI Debate

71. National Security Check the Ebsco DatabaseEbsco Check Student Resource Center at the Public LibraryPublic Library Check these web sites: –Institute for National Security studiesInstitute for National Security studies –Department of Homeland securityDepartment of Homeland security –University of MarylandUniversity of Maryland

72. Nuclear Weapons The Dewey number for this topic is 355. Look for books that fit your research Check the Databases (SIRS and E Library)Databases Check Student Resource Center at the Public LibraryPublic Library Check the Social issues in America Encyclopedia Check out these web sites –Social Issues from the Multnomah County LibraryMultnomah County Library –Proliferation of weapons in IraqProliferation of weapons in Iraq –Nuclear FilesNuclear Files –Maps of danger spotsMaps of danger spots –Institute for Science and International SecurityInstitute for Science and International Security

73. Nutrition Check the Databases (SIRS and E Library)Databases Check Student Resource Center at the Public LibraryPublic Library Check these web sites: –Penn StatePenn State –Pathfinder has some good linksPathfinder –Nutrition explorationsNutrition explorations –HarvardHarvard

74. Oceans The Dewey number for this topic is 551.45. Look for books that fit your research Check the Databases (SIRS and E Library)Databases Check Student Resource Center at the Public LibraryPublic Library Check the Social issues in America Encyclopedia Check these web sites: –Oceans AliveOceans Alive –OceanusOceanus –United Nations atlas of OceansUnited Nations atlas of Oceans

75. Outsourcing The Dewey number for this topic is 331.12. Look for books that fit your research Check the Databases (SIRS and E Library)Databases Check Student Resource Center at the Public LibraryPublic Library Check these web sites: –NPRNPR –I DebateI Debate

76. Patriot Act 2001 The Dewey number for this topic is 345.73. Look for books that fit your research Check the Databases (SIRS and E Library)Databases Check Student Resource Center at the Public LibraryPublic Library Check these web sites: –I DebateI Debate –California Library AssociationCalifornia Library Association –PBSPBS

77. Political Corruption The Dewey number for this topic is 364.1. Look for books that fit your research Check the Databases (SIRS and E Library)Databases Check Student Resource Center at the Public LibraryPublic Library Check these web sites: –MSNMSN –Project on government oversightProject on government oversight

78. Pollution Check the Databases (SIRS and E Library)Databases Check Student Resource Center at the Public LibraryPublic Library Check the Social issues in America Encyclopedia Check these web sites: –I DebateI Debate –PPRCPPRC

79. Population Growth The Dewey number for this topic is 363.9. Look for books that fit your research Check the Databases (SIRS and E Library)Databases Check Student Resource Center at the Public LibraryPublic Library Check these web sites: –I DebateI Debate –Population connectionPopulation connection –TrendsTrends

80. Pornography Check the Databases (SIRS and E Library)Databases Check Student Resource Center at the Public LibraryPublic Library Check the Social issues in America Encyclopedia Check these web sites: –I DebateI Debate –FrontlineFrontline –Protect kidsProtect kids

81. Poverty Check the Databases (SIRS and E Library)Databases Check Student Resource Center at the Public LibraryPublic Library The Dewey number for this topic is 305.5 and 362.5, look for books on this topic. Check the Social issues in America Encyclopedia Check out these web sites –Social Issues from the Multnomah County LibraryMultnomah County Library –Center on Hunger and PovertyCenter on Hunger and Poverty –Department of Health and Human ServicesDepartment of Health and Human Services –Institute for Research on PovertyInstitute for Research on Poverty –National Law Center on Homelessness and PovertyNational Law Center on Homelessness and Poverty

82. Prisons The Dewey number for this topic is 365. Look for books that fit your research Check the Social issues in America Encyclopedia Check the Databases (SIRS and E Library)Databases Check Student Resource Center at the Public LibraryPublic Library Check these web sites: –I DebateI Debate –Federal bureau of PrisonsFederal bureau of Prisons –National Institute of CorrectionsNational Institute of Corrections

83. Race Relations The Dewey number for this topic is 305.8. Look for books that fit your research Check the Databases (SIRS and E Library)Databases Check Student Resource Center at the Public LibraryPublic Library Check the Social issues in America Encyclopedia Check these web sites: –I DebateI Debate –Understanding raceUnderstanding race

84. Racism The Dewey number for this topic is 306.8 & 363.2. Look for books that fit your research Check the Databases (SIRS and E Library)Databases Check Student Resource Center at the Public LibraryPublic Library Check the Social issues in America Encyclopedia Check out these web sites –Social Issues from the Multnomah County LibraryMultnomah County Library –The ACLUThe ACLU –Amnesty InternationalAmnesty International –Collection of DataCollection of Data –I DebateI Debate

85. Rape The Dewey number for this topic is 362.883. Look for books that fit your research Check the Databases (SIRS and E Library)Databases Check Student Resource Center at the Public LibraryPublic Library Check the Social issues in America Encyclopedia Check these web sites: –I DebateI Debate –George Mason UniversityGeorge Mason University –NSVRCNSVRC

86. Religion The Dewey number for this topic is 290.3 & 379.2. Look for books that fit your research Check the Databases (SIRS and E Library)Databases Check Student Resource Center at the Public LibraryPublic Library Check the Social issues in America Encyclopedia –I DebateI Debate –Virtual Religion IndexVirtual Religion Index

87. Renewable Energy The Dewey number for this topic is 333.79. Look for books that fit your research Check the Databases (SIRS and E Library)Databases Check Student Resource Center at the Public LibraryPublic Library Check these web sites: –I DebateI Debate –US Department of EnergyUS Department of Energy –NRELNREL

88. Right To Privacy The Dewey number for this topic is 342.7308. Look for books that fit your research Check the Databases (SIRS and E Library)Databases Check Student Resource Center at the Public LibraryPublic Library Check the Social issues in America Encyclopedia Check these web sites: –I DebateI Debate –Privacy foundationPrivacy foundation –Privacy rights nowPrivacy rights now

89. S-Z Same sex marriage School Violence Sex education Sexual Behavior Slavery reparations Smoking Social Security Stem Cells Suicide Teenage pregnancy Teenage Sexual behavior Terrorism United states foreign relations Violence War Crimes Welfare Reform Women Women’s Rights Working Women Youth

90. Same Sex Marriage The Dewey number for this topic is 371.7. Look for books that fit your research Check the Databases (SIRS and E Library)Databases Check Student Resource Center at the Public LibraryPublic Library Check the Social issues in America Encyclopedia You might also search using the term “gay marriage” Check out these web sites –Social Issues from the Multnomah County LibraryMultnomah County Library –PFLAGPFLAG –MarriageMarriage –I DebateI Debate

91. School violence The Dewey number for this topic is 371.7. Look for books that fit your research Check the Databases (SIRS and E Library)Databases Check Student Resource Center at the Public LibraryPublic Library Ask the librarian for the Bibliography. Look for books that fit your research Check the Social issues in America Encyclopedia Check out these web sites –Social Issues from the Multnomah County LibraryMultnomah County Library –School Associated Violent DeathsSchool Associated Violent Deaths –National School Safety CenterNational School Safety Center –School Safety SurveysSchool Safety Surveys –I DebateI Debate

92. Sex Education Check the Databases (SIRS and E Library)Databases Check Student Resource Center and Opposing view points from the Public LibraryPublic Library Check the Social issues in America Encyclopedia Check these web sites: –I DebateI Debate –ScarleteenScarleteen

93. Sexual Behavior Check the Databases (SIRS and E Library)Databases Check Student Resource Center at the Public LibraryPublic Library Check these web sites: –I DebateI Debate –ScarleteenScarleteen

94. Slavery Reparations Check the Databases (SIRS and E Library)Databases Check Student Resource Center at the Public LibraryPublic Library Check these web sites: –I DebateI Debate

95. Smoking Check the Databases (SIRS and E Library)Databases Check Student Resource Center at the Public LibraryPublic Library The Dewey number for this topic is 178 and 613.85. Look for books that fit your research Check the Social issues in America Encyclopedia Check out these web sites –Social Issues from the Multnomah County LibraryMultnomah County Library –Tobacco Fact FileTobacco Fact File –The World Health Organization AtlasThe World Health Organization Atlas –Science Tobacco and YouScience Tobacco and You –Tobaccopedia An encyclopedia of tobacco issuesTobaccopedia

96. Social Security Check the Databases (SIRS and E Library)Databases Check Student Resource Center at the Public LibraryPublic Library Check the Social issues in America Encyclopedia Check these web sites: –I DebateI Debate –NPRNPR –historyhistory

97. Stem Cells Check the Databases (SIRS and E Library)Databases Check Student Resource Center at the Public LibraryPublic Library Check the Social issues in America Encyclopedia Check these web sites: –I DebateI Debate –How they workHow they work –LawsLaws

98. Suicide Check the Databases (SIRS and E Library)Databases Check Student Resource Center at the Public LibraryPublic Library Check the Social issues in America Encyclopedia Check these web sites: –I DebateI Debate –Suicide prevention centerSuicide prevention center

99. Teen Pregnancy The Dewey number for this topic is 306.374. Look for books that fit your research Check the Databases (SIRS and E Library)Databases Check Student Resource Center at the Public LibraryPublic Library Check the Social issues in America Encyclopedia Check these web sites: –I DebateI Debate –Healthy teen networkHealthy teen network

100. Teenage Sexual Behavior The Dewey number for this topic is 306.7. Look for books that fit your research Check the Databases (SIRS and E Library)Databases Check Student Resource Center at the Public LibraryPublic Library Check the Social issues in America Encyclopedia Check these web sites: –I DebateI Debate

101. Terrorism The Dewey number for this topic is 303.6. Look for books that fit your research Check the Databases (SIRS and E Library)Databases Check Student Resource Center at the Public LibraryPublic Library Ask the librarian for the Bibliography. Look for books that fit your research Check the Social issues in America Encyclopedia Check out these web sites –Social Issues from the Multnomah County LibraryMultnomah County Library –Center for Defense InformationCenter for Defense Information –Council on Foreign RelationsCouncil on Foreign Relations –Confronting TerrorismConfronting Terrorism –I DebateI Debate

102. United States Foreign Relations Check the Databases (SIRS and E Library)Databases Check Student Resource Center at the Public LibraryPublic Library Check the Social issues in America Encyclopedia Check these web sites: –I DebateI Debate –University of WisconsinUniversity of Wisconsin –Foreign Policy AssociationForeign Policy Association

103. Violence Check the Databases (SIRS and E Library)Databases Check Student Resource Center at the Public LibraryPublic Library The Dewey number for this topic is 303.6, 302.23, and 306.4. Look for books that fit your research Check the Social issues in America Encyclopedia Check out these web sites –Dating ViolenceDating Violence –Violence Policy CenterViolence Policy Center –Department of JusticeDepartment of Justice –Social Issues from the Multnomah County LibraryMultnomah County Library –Domestic ViolenceDomestic Violence –I DebateI Debate

104. War Crimes Check the Databases (SIRS and E Library)Databases Check Student Resource Center at the Public LibraryPublic Library Check these web sites: –I DebateI Debate –Crimes of warCrimes of war –Research portalResearch portal

105. Welfare Reform The Dewey number for this topic is 362.42. Look for books that fit your research Check the Databases (SIRS and E Library)Databases Check Student Resource Center at the Public LibraryPublic Library Ask the librarian for the Bibliography. Look for books that fit your research Check the Social issues in America Encyclopedia Check out these web sites –Social Issues from the Multnomah County LibraryMultnomah County Library –Social Policy and WelfareSocial Policy and Welfare –Work and Marriage ends WelfareWork and Marriage ends Welfare –Institute for research on povertyInstitute for research on poverty –Center for law and Social PolicyCenter for law and Social Policy –I DebateI Debate

106. Women Check the Databases (SIRS and E Library)Databases Check Student Resource Center at the Public LibraryPublic Library Check the Social issues in America Encyclopedia Check these web sites: –I DebateI Debate –Women studiesWomen studies –Women’s history monthWomen’s history month

107. Women’s Rights The Dewey number for this topic is 305.42. Look for books that fit your research Check the Databases (SIRS and E Library)Databases Check Student Resource Center at the Public LibraryPublic Library Check the Social issues in America Encyclopedia Check these web sites: –I DebateI Debate –Equal rights ammendmentEqual rights ammendment

108. Working Women The Dewey number for this topic is 361.6. Look for books that fit your research Check the Databases (SIRS and E Library)Databases Check Student Resource Center at the Public LibraryPublic Library Check the Social issues in America Encyclopedia Check these web sites: –I DebateI Debate –HarvardHarvard –Women’s labor history linksWomen’s labor history links

109. Youth Check the Databases (SIRS and E Library)Databases Check Student Resource Center at the Public LibraryPublic Library Check the Social issues in America Encyclopedia Check these web sites: –I DebateI Debate –Youth workingYouth working –STRYVESTRYVE