Social Problems

Name: Social Problems
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ISBN: 9780132276160

ISBN-10: 013227616X

ISBN-13: 9780132276160

Edition: 12th 2007 (Revised)

Authors: William Kornblum, Joseph Julian, Carolyn D. Smith

List price: $105.33

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With historical and multicultural sensitivity, this best-selling book probes the nature and causes of the major social changes confronting todays citizens. Using the latest research, current statistics, examples, charts, and tables, it delves into the social control and action issues inherent to each problem in a clear, easy-to-read format. Balancing viewpoints and supporting material with research and policy, the book covers topics in a micro-to-macro format, pointing out the interrelationships among todays social problems and approaching them from several perspectives. The first few chapters focus on individual behaviors such as drug use and crime. The middle chapters deal with…

Book details

List price: $105.33
Edition: 12th
Copyright year: 2007
Publisher: Prentice Hall PTR
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 592
Size: 8.50" wide x 10.75" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 2.596




Sociological Perspectives on Social Problems



Problems of Health and Health Care



Problems of Mental Illness and Treatment



Alcohol and Other Drugs



Crime and Violence



Poverty Amid Affluence



Racism, Prejudice, and Discrimination



Gender and Sexuality



An Aging Society



The Changing Family



Problems of Education



Problems of Work and the Economy



Urban Problems



Population and Immigration



Technology and the Environment



Terrorism and War


Glossary


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