Racial Profiling

This title gives readers a balanced look at the issue of racial profiling and the surrounding arguments. Readers will learn about the government's response to 9/11 and the debate regarding civil liberty versus national security. Also covered is history related to the topic, as well as major groups in the debate, such as the ACLU, and their arguments. Additionally, legislation and famous cases involving racial profiling are introduced. Color photos and informative sidebars accompany easy-to-follow text. Features include a timeline, facts, additional resources, web sites, a glossary, a bibliography, and an index. Essential Viewpoints is a series in Essential Library, an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company. Glossary of key words Index Informative sidebars Reviewed Sources for further research Table of contents The Essential Viewpoints series examines critical debates occurring today, including the legislation that has shaped the issue as well as the numerous sides of each argument. Color photos, detailed maps, and informative sidebars accompany easy-to-follow text. Each book includes a timeline, facts, additional resources, web sites, a glossary, a bibliography, and an index. Essential Viewpoints is a series in Essential Library, an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company. Grades 6-9.