This text takes a balanced approach to social problems as it moves from macro to micro problems. A strong cross-cultural emphasis throughout the book is bolstered by special "Focus On" sections, which highlight particular social problems in other countries. At the end of each chapter, "Connections" sections link the particular social problem discussed in that chapter with other social problems, to explicitly demonstrate that social problems don't occur in isolation.
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Zielgruppe
Für höhere Schule und Studium
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Höhe: 275 mm
Breite: 231 mm
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978-0-205-14128-9 (9780205141289)
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Schweitzer Klassifikation
The sociology of social problems; "apocalypse now" - the world at war; population dynamics - too many and too few people; trashing the planet - environmental problems; urban problems - cities under siege; chasing the dream - inequality and poverty; heating up the melting pot - problems of race and ethnicity; the longest war - inequalities of sex and gender; getting busted - crime, violence and criminal justice; crisis in the home - family disorganization and sexuality; taking a chance - drugs, alcohol and gambling; paying the price - health and health care problems.
