Seeing Social Problems
Readings on Contemporary Issues in the United States
Published on 30. September 2017
Book
Paperback/Softback
684 pages
978-1-5165-0474-9 (ISBN)
Description
The reader Seeing Social Problems: Readings on Contemporary Issues in the United States examines a wide array of social problems that currently exist in the United States and that impact every member of society. Designed to present the kind of information found in a standard textbook, but in an accessible, relatable, high-interest way, the text links the readings to real-world issues of the day.
The carefully curated reading selections are organized into eight sections, each of which includes several articles. Topics include socioeconomic inequality and poverty, racial and ethnic inequality, gender inequality and homophobia, and crime. Students also explore social problems as they are manifested in medicine and health, families, and education, as well as environmental social problems. Each section begins with an introduction that features basic information and instructional content related to the topic. The chapter readings then provide a variety of perspectives.
Developed to be specific and manageable in scope, while also increasing students' understanding of foundational concepts, Seeing Social Problems is well-suited to survey courses in sociology that focus on society's challenges.
The carefully curated reading selections are organized into eight sections, each of which includes several articles. Topics include socioeconomic inequality and poverty, racial and ethnic inequality, gender inequality and homophobia, and crime. Students also explore social problems as they are manifested in medicine and health, families, and education, as well as environmental social problems. Each section begins with an introduction that features basic information and instructional content related to the topic. The chapter readings then provide a variety of perspectives.
Developed to be specific and manageable in scope, while also increasing students' understanding of foundational concepts, Seeing Social Problems is well-suited to survey courses in sociology that focus on society's challenges.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
San Diego
United States
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 34 mm
Weight
525 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-5165-0474-9 (9781516504749)
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Brandon Lang is an associate professor of sociology at Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania. He holds a Ph.D. in sociology from North Carolina State University, Raleigh and his current research examines public perceptions of Native American team names and issues relating to counterfeit sports jerseys. In addition to the sociology of sports, Dr. Lang is interested in the sociology of community, the environment, and music. His writing has appeared in numerous journals including Culture and Agriculture, Technology in Society, and the Journal of Environmental Education. Dr. Lang is a member of the International Sociology of Sport Association and the Southwestern Sociological Association.
Molly Monahan Lang, who teaches at both Mercyhurst University and Penn State Erie, The Behrend College, earned her Ph.D. in sociology at North Carolina State University, Raleigh. Dr. Lang regularly teaches courses in introductory sociology and sociology of the family. Her research interests include gender and families as well as issues concerning death and dying in society.
Molly Monahan Lang, who teaches at both Mercyhurst University and Penn State Erie, The Behrend College, earned her Ph.D. in sociology at North Carolina State University, Raleigh. Dr. Lang regularly teaches courses in introductory sociology and sociology of the family. Her research interests include gender and families as well as issues concerning death and dying in society.