Ruschmann, Paul.

Mandatory military service / Paul Ruschmann. - Philadelphia : Chelsea House Publishers, c2004. - 126 p. : ill. (some col.), col. map ; 24 cm. - Point-counterpoint . - Point-counterpoint (Philadelphia, Pa.) .

Includes bibliographical references (p. 112-113) and index.

History of the draft -- Point: an all-volunteer military service endangers national security -- Counterpoint: the United States can meet its military commitments without a draft -- Point: reviving the draft would benefit society -- Counterpoint: reviving the draft would do more harm than good -- Point: even without a draft, a national service requirement would benefit society -- Counterpoint: a national service requirement is unnecessary and unfair -- The future of mandatory service.

Horn Book, October 2004

Explores the arguments both for and against mandatory military service, analyzing the fundamental issues surrounding the debate over mandatory service in the United States.

Young Adult Follett Library Resources

0791079198

2003016560


Draft.
National security.

UB343 / .R87 2003

355.2/2363/0973