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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.   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.

Table of Contents:
IN THIS SECTION: 1.) BRIEF 2.) COMPREHENSIVE     BRIEF TABLE OF CONTENTS:   Chapter 1: Sociology and Social Problems            PART I: Troubled Institutions Chapter 2: Problems of the Family Chapter 3: Problems of Education  Chapter 4: Problems of the Economy         Chapter 5: Problems of Government          Chapter 6: Physical and Mental Health        PART II: The Problems of Inequality Chapter 7: The Poor          Chapter 8: The Ethnic Minorities Chapter 9: Aging and the Life Cycle           Chapter 10: Women and Men           PART III: Conformity and Deviance Chapter 11: Sexual Behavior            Chapter 12: Drug Use          Chapter 13: Crime and Violence       PART IV: Problems of a Changing World Chapter 14: Urbanization     Chapter 15: Population           Chapter 16: The Environment           Chapter 17: The Global Divide: Globalization and International Inequality Chapter 18: Warfare, Terrorism, and International Conflict   COMPREHENSIVE TABLE OF CONTENTS:   *All Chapters end with: Summary, Questions for Critical Thinking, Key Terms, and Internet Exercises      Chapter 1: Sociology and Social Problems          What Is a Social Problem?        Social Problems and Social Movements            Foundations of the Sociological Approach         Sociological Perspectives on Social Problems Applying the Sociological Perspectives: An Example     Doing Sociological Research     Interpreting Claims About Social Problems               PART I: Troubled Institutions Chapter 2: Problems of the Family Families Around the World       Understanding Family Diversity Family Problems           Solving the Problems of the Family Sociological Perspectives on Problems of the Family             Chapter 3: Problems of Education  Equal Educational Opportunity for All?  The Quality of Education           Solving the Problems of Education    Sociological Perspectives on Problems of Education      Chapter 4: Problems of the Economy         The World Economy    Understanding Our Economic System   The New Economic Realities    Solving the Problems of the Economy    Sociological Perspectives on Problems of the Economy Chapter 5: Problems of Government          The Growth of Government      Who Runs the Government?     The Political Process: Citizens and Special Interests       The Dilemmas of Government   Solving the Problems of Government     Sociological Perspectives on Problems of Government  Chapter 6: Physical and Mental Health       How Can the U.S. Health-Care System Be Improved? Physical Illness  Mental Disorders          The Crisis in American Health Care       Solving the Problems of Mental and Physical Health      Sociological Perspectives on the Problems of Health and Health Care    PART II: The Problems of Inequality Chapter 7: The Poor          What Can We Do to Reduce Poverty? The Rich and the Poor: A Widening Gap           Measuring Poverty The Life of Poverty       Understanding the Welfare System        Explanations of Poverty            Solving the Problems of Poverty            Sociological Perspectives on the Problems of the Poor    Chapter 8: The Ethnic Minorities Ethnic Groups   Ethnic Minorities in North America        Explaining Ethnic Inequality       Solving the Problems of Ethnic Relations           Sociological Perspectives on Problems of Ethnic Minorities        Chapter 9: Aging and the Life Cycle           Problems of the Young Problems of the Elderly The Graying of America            Solving the Problems of the Young and the Old Sociological Perspectives on Problems of the Life Cycle Chapter10: Women and Men          Gender Roles   Gender Inequality         Solving the Problems of Gender Inequality         Sociological Perspectives on Problems of Gender PART III: Conformity and Deviance Chapter 11: Sexual Behavior            Human Sexuality           Contemporary Sexual Behavior Sexual Behavior and Social Problems    Solving the Problems of Sexual Behavior           Sociological Perspectives on Problems of Sexual Behavior Chapter 12: Drug Use          Drugs and Drug Addiction        Why Use Drugs?          Drug Control in North America Solving the Drug Problem         Sociological Perspectives on Drug Use  Chapter 13: Crime and Violence      The Nature of Crime and Violence        Measuring Crime and Violence  The Causes of Crime and Violence       Criminal Justice Solving the Problems of Crime and Violence  Sociological Perspectives on Crime and Delinquency   PART IV: Problems of a Changing World Chapter 14: Urbanization     Understanding Human Communities      Problems of Urbanization          Solving the Problems of Urbanization    Sociological Perspectives on Problems of Urbanization  Chapter 15: Population        What Caused the Population Explosion?           The Impact of Population Growth         Migration          Solving Population Problems     Sociological Perspectives on Population             Chapter 16: The Environment           Ecology            The Human Impact       Dwindling Resources    Origins of the Environmental Crisis        Solving Our Environmental Problems     Sociological Perspectives on the Environment Chapter 17: The Global Divide: Globalization and International Inequality      Globalization and Global Inequality        Explaining the Global Divide      Solving the Problems of Global Inequality          Sociological Perspectives on the Global Divide  Chapter 18: Warfare, Terrorism, and International Conflict   The Nature of War       Terrorism         The Causes of Warfare and Terrorism   Solving the Problems of Warfare and International Conflict        The Prospects for the Future     Sociological Perspectives on Warfare, Terrorism, and International Conflict       Epilogue           Social Problems in the Twenty-First Century: Looking Forward and Looking Back        Three Critical Issues: Justice, Cohesion, and Survival     Justice  Cohesion          Survival            Three Scenarios for the Future  Notes   Glossary           Photo Credits   Name Index     Subject Index


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9780132448451
  • Publisher: Pearson Education (US)
  • Publisher Imprint: Pearson
  • Depth: 19
  • Height: 276 mm
  • No of Pages: 544
  • Spine Width: 20 mm
  • Width: 216 mm
  • ISBN-10: 0132448459
  • Publisher Date: 28 Mar 2008
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Edition: 10
  • Language: English
  • Series Title: English
  • Weight: 1111 gr


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