Social Problems
Society in Crisis
4th Edition
Published on 1. January 1996
Book
Hardback
624 pages
978-0-205-16793-7 (ISBN)
Description
This new edition features updated coverage of domestic abuse, the debates over welfare and health care reform, and the continuing debate on issues of violent crime. Text boxes feature groups and individuals who are dedicated to working on social problems; other boxes continue coverage of global problems and solutions, and highlight other relevant issues.
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Edition
4th Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Old Tappan
United States
Publishing group
Pearson Education (US)
Target group
College/higher education
Edition type
Revised edition
Illustrations
Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 235 mm
Width: 178 mm
Weight
1220 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-205-16793-7 (9780205167937)
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Other editions
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Daniel J. Curran | Claire M. Renzetti
Study Guide
Book
05/2001
5th Edition
Pearson
€33.61
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10/2000
5th Edition
Pearson
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01/1993
3rd Edition
Prentice Hall
€83.08
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Content
Contents: Studying Social Problems. Economics, Politics and Power. Poverty, Social Class and Inequality. Racial and Ethnic Inequality. Gender Inequality and Heterosexism. Problems in Intimate Relationships. Ageism. Crises in Education. Problems of Illness and Health Care. Crime, Violence and Drugs. The Justice System. Threats to the Natural Environment. Population, Urbanization and Housing Problems. Taking a Stand on Social Problems: From Theory to Practice.