Explores mental illness in Ken Kesey's , One flew over the Cuckoo's nest, through the lens of major social issues that is reflected in it, and also features carefully selected content representing a variety of perspectives.

This book presents selected writings representing a variety of perspectives on war found in "A Separate Peace" by John Knowles.

Explores a work of literature about social and psychological disorder in the works of Edgar Allan Poe through the lens of the major social issue reflected in it, and features carefully selected content representing a variety of perspectives.

Explores the coming of age theme in "The Secret Life of Bees," presenting essays on the spiritual and social growth of Lily Owens while offering contemporary perspectives on coming of age.

Explores the political issues found in J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series.

Contemporary perspectives on depression. Provides background on the life of author J.D. Salinger and the influences that shaped his work, features twelve articles that explore depression as portrayed in his novel "The Catcher in the Rye," and examines issues of depression in the twenty-first century.

Collection of essays discussing whether Mark Twain's book is racist, the issue of race in the novel itself, and race relations in 21st century America.

Discussions include how the protagonist's female gender affects reaction to the book's coming-of-age message, how themes of oppression and marginalization play out among the characters, and what Esperanza's personality says about her relationships to males in the novel. --from publisher description