Social Problems

Name: Social Problems
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ISBN: 9780132448451

ISBN-10: 0132448459

ISBN-13: 9780132448451

Edition: 10th 2009

Authors: James William Coleman, Harold R. Kerbo

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Drawing on the perspectives of multiple groups (rich, middle class, and poor; whites and people of color; gays and straights; females and males), Social Problems, 10/e examines troubled institutions, problems of inequality, conformity and deviance, and the problems of a changing world. nbsp; Now available in paperback, this text familiarizes students with the most trying problems of their times, while stimulating them to think in a critical, scientific way. nbsp;

Book details

List price: $119.60
Edition: 10th
Copyright year: 2009
Publisher: Prentice Hall PTR
Publication date: 2/27/2008
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 544
Size: 8.25" wide x 10.50" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 2.442
Language: English




Sociology and Social Problems


What Is a Social Problem?


Social Problems and Social Movements


Foundations of the Sociological Approach


Sociological Perspectives on Social Problems


The Functionalist Perspective


The Conflict Perspective


The Feminist Perspective


The Interactionist Perspective


Other Social Psychological Perspectives


Applying the Sociological Perspectives: An Example


Doing Sociological Research


Public Records and Statistics


The Case Study


The Survey


The Experiment


Interpreting Claims About Social Problems


The Author


The Support


The Distribution


The Content


Summary


Questions for Critical Thinking


Key Terms


Internet Exercise



Troubled Institutions



Problems of the Family Families Around the World


Understanding Family Diversity Changing Family Patterns


Class and Ethnic Differences


Family Problems


Divorce


Births Outside Marriage


Violence


Child Rearing


Work and Family Inequality


Solving the Problems of the Family


Better Preparation


Reducing Family Conflict


Changing Social Expectations


Helping Parents


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