Issues for Debate in Sociology Selections from CQ Researcher

Name: Issues for Debate in Sociology Selections from CQ Researcher
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ISBN: 9781412978606

ISBN-10: 1412978602

ISBN-13: 9781412978606

Edition: 2010

Authors: C. Q. CQ Researcher

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Issues for Debate in Sociology: Selections from CQ Researcher is a contemporary collection of articles covering core issues within the broad topic of introductory sociology. The book is intended to supplement core courses in the Sociology curriculum titled Introductory Sociology or Principles of Sociology. The book has a 5 part structure of topics generally covered in introductory sociology courses and texts.

Book details

List price: $95.00
Copyright year: 2010
Publisher: SAGE Publications, Incorporated
Publication date: 9/4/2009
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 456
Size: 7.30" wide x 9.00" long x 1.00" tall
Weight: 1.650
Language: English



Preface


Contributors


Social Structure, Processes, and Control



Celebrity Culture: Are Americans Too Focused on Celebrities?




Teaching Values: Do School-Based Programs Violate Parents' Beliefs?




Cyber Socializing: Are Internet Sites Like MySpace Potentially Dangerous?




Closing Guantanamo: Can Obama Close the Detention Camp Within One Year?



Inequality



Middle-Class Squeeze: Is More Government Aid Needed?




Debating Hip-Hop: Does Gangsta Rap Harm Black Americans?




Gender Pay Gap: Are Women Paid Fairly in the Workplace?




Women's Rights: Are Violence and Discrimination Against Women Declining?



Institutions



Future of Marriage: Is Traditional Matrimony Going Out of Style?




Student Aid: Will Many Low-Income Students Be Left Out?




Religious Fundamentalism: Does It Lead to Intolerance and Violence?




The Obama Presidency: Can Barack Obama Deliver the Change He Promises?




HPV Vaccine: Should It Be Mandatory for School Girls?



Social Dynamics



Declining Birthrates: Will the Trend Worsen Global Economic Woes?




Rapid Urbanization: Can Cities Cope With Rampant Growth?




Reducing Your Carbon Footprint: Can Individual Actions Reduce Global Warming?




Socially Responsible Investing: Can Investors Do Well by Doing Good?