Introduction to Social Problems
8th Edition
Published on 24. April 2008
Book
Paperback/Softback
496 pages
978-0-205-57878-8 (ISBN)
Description
This social problems text features an applied approach that looks at the interplay between research and policy in finding solutions, along with a built-in student study guide.
Sullivan's Introduction to Social Problems explores the nature and extent of social problems, documents the advances and setbacks that we as a society have made, and analyzes what works and what doesn't work regarding solutions to today's problems. The author, an applied sociologist, shows how scientific research is used to address and correct some of the most difficult and controversial problems confronting the United States and the world today.
Sullivan's Introduction to Social Problems explores the nature and extent of social problems, documents the advances and setbacks that we as a society have made, and analyzes what works and what doesn't work regarding solutions to today's problems. The author, an applied sociologist, shows how scientific research is used to address and correct some of the most difficult and controversial problems confronting the United States and the world today.
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Edition
8th edition
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Pearson Education (US)
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 211 mm
Width: 274 mm
Thickness: 20 mm
Weight
1012 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-205-57878-8 (9780205578788)
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Content
IN THIS SECTION:
1.) BRIEF
2.) COMPREHENSIVE
BRIEF TABLE OF CONTENTS:
Chapter 1: Approaches to the Study of Social Problems
Chapter 2: Growth of Corporate and Government Power
Chapter 3: Family-Related Problems
Chapter 4: Health and Illness
Chapter 5: Poverty
Chapter 6: Race and Ethnic Relations
Chapter 7: Gender and Social Inequality
Chapter 8: Age, Sexual Orientation, and Social Inequality
Chapter 9: Crime and Delinquency
Chapter 10: Alcohol and Other Drugs
Chapter 11: Prostitution, Pornography, and the Sex Trade
Chapter 12: Population Growth and Urbanization
Chapter 13: Environmental Problems
Chapter 14: Violence, War, and Terrorism
Chapter 15: Education, Science, and Technology
COMPREHENSIVE TABLE OF CONTENTS:
Chapter One - Approaches to the Study of Social Problems
What Is a Social Problem?
Theoretical Perspectives on Social Problems
Research on Social Problems
Future Prospects: Solving Social Problems
Researching Social Problems on the Internet
Study and Review
Chapter Two - Growth of Corporate and Government Power
Types of Economic Systems
The Concentration of Economic and Political Power
Perspectives on the Concentration of Power
Problems Created by the Concentration of Power
Future Prospects
Study and Review
Researching Social Problems on the Internet
Problems Created by the Concentration of Power
Future Prospects
Study and Review
Researching Social Problems on the Internet
Chapter Three - Family-Related Problems
The Family in Society
Attitudes Toward Marriage and the Family
Divorce
Emerging Family Lifestyles
Violence in the Family
Constructing Family Problems: Media Images
Future Prospects
Study and Review
Researching Social Problems on the Internet
Chapter Four - Health and Illness
Perspectives on Health Care
Health, Illness, and Society
Mental Illness Problems in Health Care
Bioethics: Technology and Health Future Prospects
Study and Review Researching Social Problems on the Internet
Chapter Five - Poverty
The Extent of Poverty
Who Are the Poor?
The Causes of Poverty
Future Prospects Study and Review
Researching Social Problems on the Internet
Chapter Six - Race and Ethnic Relations
Minority Groups
Sources of Prejudice and Discrimination
Racial and Ethnic Minorities in the United States
Future Prospects
Study and Review
Researching Social Problems on the Internet
Chapter Seven - Gender and Social Inequality
Men and Women in Society
The Socialization of Men and Women
The Extent of Gender Inequality in the United States
A Global Perspective on Gender Inequality
Future Prospects
Study and Review
Researching Social Problems on the Internet
Chapter Eight - Age, Sexual Orientation, and Social Inequality
Age, Life Course, and Social Structure
Problems of the Young
Problems of the Elderly
Homosexuality and Homophobia
Future Prospects
Study and Review
Researching Social Problems on the Internet
Chapter Nine - Crime and Delinquency
Explanations of Crime
Types of Crime
Who Are the Criminals?
The Criminal Justice System
Future Prospects
Study and Review
Researching Social Problems on the Internet
Chapter Ten - Alcohol and Other Drugs
Drugs and Their Consequences
The Extent of Drug Abuse in the United States
Explanations of Drug Abuse
Future Prospects
Study and Review
Researching Social Problems on the Internet
Chapter Eleven - Prostitution, Pornography, and the Sex Trade
Variety in Human Sexuality
Prostitution
Pornography
Perspectives on Sexual Deviance
Future Prospects
Study and Review
Researching Social Problems on the Internet
Chapter Twelve - Population Growth and Urbanization
Population Growth
The Growth of Cities
Perspectives on Population and Urban Problems
Consequences of World Population Growth
Problems in Cities in the United States
Future Prospects
Study and Review Researching Social Problems on the Internet
Chapter Twelve - Population Growth and Urbanization
Population Growth
The Growth of Cities
Perspectives on Population and Urban Problems
Consequences of World Population Growth
Problems in Cities in the United States
Future Prospects
Study and Review Researching Social Problems on the Internet
Chapter Thirteen - Environmental Problems
The Ecosystem
Social Sources of Environmental Problems
Perspectives on Environmental Problems
The Social Construction of Environmental Problems
Extent of Environmental Problems
Future Prospects
Study and Review
Researching Social Problems on the Internet
Chapter Fourteen - Violence, War, and Terrorism
The Extent of Violence
Explanations of Collective Violence and War
The Consequences of War and Terrorism
Future Prospects
Study and Review
Researching Social Problems on the Internet
Chapter Fifteen - Education, Science, and Technology
Growth of Education and Technology
Perspectives on Education, Science, and Technology
Problems in Education
Problems of Science and Technology
Future Prospects
Researching Social Problems on the Internet
Study and Review
Glossary
Bibliography
Photo Credits
Study and Review Answer Key
Name Index
Subject Index
1.) BRIEF
2.) COMPREHENSIVE
BRIEF TABLE OF CONTENTS:
Chapter 1: Approaches to the Study of Social Problems
Chapter 2: Growth of Corporate and Government Power
Chapter 3: Family-Related Problems
Chapter 4: Health and Illness
Chapter 5: Poverty
Chapter 6: Race and Ethnic Relations
Chapter 7: Gender and Social Inequality
Chapter 8: Age, Sexual Orientation, and Social Inequality
Chapter 9: Crime and Delinquency
Chapter 10: Alcohol and Other Drugs
Chapter 11: Prostitution, Pornography, and the Sex Trade
Chapter 12: Population Growth and Urbanization
Chapter 13: Environmental Problems
Chapter 14: Violence, War, and Terrorism
Chapter 15: Education, Science, and Technology
COMPREHENSIVE TABLE OF CONTENTS:
Chapter One - Approaches to the Study of Social Problems
What Is a Social Problem?
Theoretical Perspectives on Social Problems
Research on Social Problems
Future Prospects: Solving Social Problems
Researching Social Problems on the Internet
Study and Review
Chapter Two - Growth of Corporate and Government Power
Types of Economic Systems
The Concentration of Economic and Political Power
Perspectives on the Concentration of Power
Problems Created by the Concentration of Power
Future Prospects
Study and Review
Researching Social Problems on the Internet
Problems Created by the Concentration of Power
Future Prospects
Study and Review
Researching Social Problems on the Internet
Chapter Three - Family-Related Problems
The Family in Society
Attitudes Toward Marriage and the Family
Divorce
Emerging Family Lifestyles
Violence in the Family
Constructing Family Problems: Media Images
Future Prospects
Study and Review
Researching Social Problems on the Internet
Chapter Four - Health and Illness
Perspectives on Health Care
Health, Illness, and Society
Mental Illness Problems in Health Care
Bioethics: Technology and Health Future Prospects
Study and Review Researching Social Problems on the Internet
Chapter Five - Poverty
The Extent of Poverty
Who Are the Poor?
The Causes of Poverty
Future Prospects Study and Review
Researching Social Problems on the Internet
Chapter Six - Race and Ethnic Relations
Minority Groups
Sources of Prejudice and Discrimination
Racial and Ethnic Minorities in the United States
Future Prospects
Study and Review
Researching Social Problems on the Internet
Chapter Seven - Gender and Social Inequality
Men and Women in Society
The Socialization of Men and Women
The Extent of Gender Inequality in the United States
A Global Perspective on Gender Inequality
Future Prospects
Study and Review
Researching Social Problems on the Internet
Chapter Eight - Age, Sexual Orientation, and Social Inequality
Age, Life Course, and Social Structure
Problems of the Young
Problems of the Elderly
Homosexuality and Homophobia
Future Prospects
Study and Review
Researching Social Problems on the Internet
Chapter Nine - Crime and Delinquency
Explanations of Crime
Types of Crime
Who Are the Criminals?
The Criminal Justice System
Future Prospects
Study and Review
Researching Social Problems on the Internet
Chapter Ten - Alcohol and Other Drugs
Drugs and Their Consequences
The Extent of Drug Abuse in the United States
Explanations of Drug Abuse
Future Prospects
Study and Review
Researching Social Problems on the Internet
Chapter Eleven - Prostitution, Pornography, and the Sex Trade
Variety in Human Sexuality
Prostitution
Pornography
Perspectives on Sexual Deviance
Future Prospects
Study and Review
Researching Social Problems on the Internet
Chapter Twelve - Population Growth and Urbanization
Population Growth
The Growth of Cities
Perspectives on Population and Urban Problems
Consequences of World Population Growth
Problems in Cities in the United States
Future Prospects
Study and Review Researching Social Problems on the Internet
Chapter Twelve - Population Growth and Urbanization
Population Growth
The Growth of Cities
Perspectives on Population and Urban Problems
Consequences of World Population Growth
Problems in Cities in the United States
Future Prospects
Study and Review Researching Social Problems on the Internet
Chapter Thirteen - Environmental Problems
The Ecosystem
Social Sources of Environmental Problems
Perspectives on Environmental Problems
The Social Construction of Environmental Problems
Extent of Environmental Problems
Future Prospects
Study and Review
Researching Social Problems on the Internet
Chapter Fourteen - Violence, War, and Terrorism
The Extent of Violence
Explanations of Collective Violence and War
The Consequences of War and Terrorism
Future Prospects
Study and Review
Researching Social Problems on the Internet
Chapter Fifteen - Education, Science, and Technology
Growth of Education and Technology
Perspectives on Education, Science, and Technology
Problems in Education
Problems of Science and Technology
Future Prospects
Researching Social Problems on the Internet
Study and Review
Glossary
Bibliography
Photo Credits
Study and Review Answer Key
Name Index
Subject Index