Moral controversies in American politics : cases in social regulatory policy / Raymond Tatalovich, Byron W. Daynes, editors ; with a foreword by Theodore J. Lowi.

Other author Tatalovich, Raymond.
Other author Daynes, Byron W.
Format Book
Publication InfoArmonk, N.Y. : M.E. Sharpe, ©1998.
Descriptionxxxiv, 283 pages ; 24 cm
Subjects
Public policy (Law)--United States.
Social norms--Case studies.
Civil rights--United States. --Case studies.
Social values--United States. --Case studies.
United States--Social policy. --Case studies.

Contents Foreword : new dimensions in policy and politics / Theodore J. Lowi -- Introduction : social regulations and moral conflict / Raymond Tatlovich and Byron W. Daynes -- Abortion : prochoice versus prolife / Ruth Ann Strickland -- Affirmative action : minority rights or reverse discrimination? / Gary C. Bryner -- Death penalty : crime deterrent or legalized homicide? / Mary Ann E. Steger and Brent S. Steel -- Gay rights : lifestyle or immorality? / Margaret Ellis -- God or country : debating religion in public life / Ted G. Jelen -- Gun control : constitutional mandate or myth? / Robert J. Spitzer -- Official language : English-only versus English-plus / Raymond Tatalovich -- Pornography : freedom of expression or sexual degradation? / Bryon W. Daynes -- Conclusion : the social regulatory policy process / Raymond Tatalovich and Byron W. Daynes.
Local noteLittle-316134--305131016407V
General noteRev. and expanded ed. of: Social regulatory policy. 1988.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and indexes.
Other title Social regulatory policy.
LCCN 97035839
ISBN1563249936 (alk. paper)
ISBN1563249944 (pbk. : alk. paper)