Social Problems
Community, Policy, and Social Action
5th Edition
Published on 14. October 2015
Loose-leaf edition
584 pages
978-1-5063-2475-3 (ISBN)
Description
With a clear and upbeat voice, this thought-provoking overview of social problems challenges readers to understand and recognize social problems in their communities and inspires them to become part of the solution.
The Fifth Edition of this popular book goes beyond the typical presentation of contemporary social problems and their consequences by emphasizing the importance and effectiveness of community involvement to achieve real solutions. With an overarching focus on social inequalities and policy, this proven text provides a platform for discussion that encourages critical thinking and inspires hope.
The Fifth Edition of this popular book goes beyond the typical presentation of contemporary social problems and their consequences by emphasizing the importance and effectiveness of community involvement to achieve real solutions. With an overarching focus on social inequalities and policy, this proven text provides a platform for discussion that encourages critical thinking and inspires hope.
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Edition
5th Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Thousand Oaks
United States
Target group
College/higher education
Edition type
Revised edition
Product notice
Loose leaf - sheets only
Dimensions
Height: 254 mm
Width: 203 mm
Weight
990 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-5063-2475-3 (9781506324753)
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Person
Anna Leon-Guerrero is Professor of Sociology at Pacific Lutheran University in Washington. She received her PhD in sociology from the University of California-Los Angeles. She was the recipient of the university's Faculty Excellence Award and the K. T. Tang Award for Excellence. She is the author of and Social Problems: Community, Policy, and Social Action, 7th Edition, and co-author (with Chava Frankfort-Nachmias and Georgiann Davis) of Social Statistics for a Diverse Society, 10th Edition (both with Sage).
Content
Part I. Social Problems-Personal Troubles or Public Issues?
Chapter 1: Sociology and the Study of Social Problems
Using Our Sociological Imagination
What Is a Social Problem?
Understanding the Sociological Perspective
The Science of Sociology
The Transformation From Problem to Solution
Making Sociological Connections
Sociology at Work: Doing Sociology
Part II. The Bases of Inequality
Chapter 2: Social Class and Poverty
What Does It Mean to Be Poor?
Sociological Perspectives on Social Class and Poverty
The Consequences of Poverty
Responding to Class Inequalities
Sociology at Work: Critical Thinking
Chapter 3: Race and Ethnicity
Defining Race and Ethnicity
Patterns of Racial and Ethnic Integration
Sociological Perspectives on Inequalities Based on Race and Ethnicity
The Consequences of Racial and Ethnic Inequalities
Responding to Racial and Ethnic Inequalities
Sociology at Work: Sociology as a Science - Values vs. Facts
Chapter 4: Gender
Sociological Perspectives on Gender Inequality
The Consequences of Gender Inequality
Responding to Gender Inequalities
Sociology at Work: Sociology as a Science - Theory and Data
Chapter 5: Sexual Orientation
Sociological Perspectives on Sexual Orientation and Inequality
Sexual Orientation and Inequality
Responding to Sexual Orientation Inequalities
Sociology at Work: Internships and Service Learning
Chapter 6: Age and Aging
Our Aging World
Sociological Perspectives on Age, Aging, and Inequality
The Consequences of Age Inequality
Responding to Age Inequalities
Sociology At Work: Social Work
Part III. OUR SOCIAL INSTITUTIONS
Chapter 7: Families
Myths of the Family
Sociological Perspectives on the Family
Problems in the Family
Community, Policy, and Social Action
Sociology At Work: Paralegals and Legal Assistants
Chapter 8: Education
The New Educational Standard
Exploring Social Problems: Educational Attainment in the U.S.
Sociological Perspectives on Education
Problems and Challenges in American Education
Community, Policy, and Social Action
Sociology at Work: Afterschool Education
Chapter 9: Work and the Economy
The Changing Nature of Work
Sociological Perspectives on Work
Problems in Work and the Economy
Community, Policy, and Social Action
Sociology at Work: Law
Chapter 10: Health and Medicine
Sociological Perspectives on Health, Illness, and Medicine
Health Inequalities and Problems
Community, Policy, and Social Action
Sociology at Work: Medicine
Chapter 11: The Media
Sociological Perspectives on the Media
The Media and Social Problems
Community, Policy, and Social Action
Sociology at Work: Software Development
Part IV. Our Social and Physical Worlds
Chapter 12: Alcohol and Drug Abuse
Sociological Perspectives on Drug Abuse
What Is Drug Abuse?
The Problems of Drug Abuse
Community, Policy, and Social Action
Sociology at Work: Public Health
Chapter 13: Crime and Criminal Justice
Sociological Perspectives on Crime
Sources of Crime Statistics
Types of Crime
The Inequalities of Crime-Offenders and Victims
Our Current Response to Crime
Community, Policy, and Social Action
Sociology at Work: Probation and Parole Officers
Chapter 14: Urbanization
Urban Sociology and Demography
The Processes of Urbanization and Suburbanization
Population Growth and Composition
Sociological Perspectives on Urbanization
The Consequences of Urbanization
Community, Policy, and Social Action
Sociology at Work: Nonprofit Work
Chapter 15: The Environment
Environmental Problems Are Human Problems
Sociological Perspectives on Environmental Problems
Social Problems and the Environment
Community, Policy, and Social Action
Sociology at Work: Research
Chapter 16: War and Terrorism
Defining Conflict
Sociological Perspectives on War and Terrorism
The Problems of War and Terrorism
Community, Policy, and Social Action
Sociology at Work: Working and Volunteering Abroad
Part V. Individual Action and Social Change
Chapter 17: Social Problems and Social Action
Social Problems and Their Solutions
Understanding Social Movements
In Focus: Student Activism
How Do Social Movements Begin?
How Have Reform Movements Made a Difference?
Making the Last Connection
Glossary
References
Photo Credits
Index
Chapter 1: Sociology and the Study of Social Problems
Using Our Sociological Imagination
What Is a Social Problem?
Understanding the Sociological Perspective
The Science of Sociology
The Transformation From Problem to Solution
Making Sociological Connections
Sociology at Work: Doing Sociology
Part II. The Bases of Inequality
Chapter 2: Social Class and Poverty
What Does It Mean to Be Poor?
Sociological Perspectives on Social Class and Poverty
The Consequences of Poverty
Responding to Class Inequalities
Sociology at Work: Critical Thinking
Chapter 3: Race and Ethnicity
Defining Race and Ethnicity
Patterns of Racial and Ethnic Integration
Sociological Perspectives on Inequalities Based on Race and Ethnicity
The Consequences of Racial and Ethnic Inequalities
Responding to Racial and Ethnic Inequalities
Sociology at Work: Sociology as a Science - Values vs. Facts
Chapter 4: Gender
Sociological Perspectives on Gender Inequality
The Consequences of Gender Inequality
Responding to Gender Inequalities
Sociology at Work: Sociology as a Science - Theory and Data
Chapter 5: Sexual Orientation
Sociological Perspectives on Sexual Orientation and Inequality
Sexual Orientation and Inequality
Responding to Sexual Orientation Inequalities
Sociology at Work: Internships and Service Learning
Chapter 6: Age and Aging
Our Aging World
Sociological Perspectives on Age, Aging, and Inequality
The Consequences of Age Inequality
Responding to Age Inequalities
Sociology At Work: Social Work
Part III. OUR SOCIAL INSTITUTIONS
Chapter 7: Families
Myths of the Family
Sociological Perspectives on the Family
Problems in the Family
Community, Policy, and Social Action
Sociology At Work: Paralegals and Legal Assistants
Chapter 8: Education
The New Educational Standard
Exploring Social Problems: Educational Attainment in the U.S.
Sociological Perspectives on Education
Problems and Challenges in American Education
Community, Policy, and Social Action
Sociology at Work: Afterschool Education
Chapter 9: Work and the Economy
The Changing Nature of Work
Sociological Perspectives on Work
Problems in Work and the Economy
Community, Policy, and Social Action
Sociology at Work: Law
Chapter 10: Health and Medicine
Sociological Perspectives on Health, Illness, and Medicine
Health Inequalities and Problems
Community, Policy, and Social Action
Sociology at Work: Medicine
Chapter 11: The Media
Sociological Perspectives on the Media
The Media and Social Problems
Community, Policy, and Social Action
Sociology at Work: Software Development
Part IV. Our Social and Physical Worlds
Chapter 12: Alcohol and Drug Abuse
Sociological Perspectives on Drug Abuse
What Is Drug Abuse?
The Problems of Drug Abuse
Community, Policy, and Social Action
Sociology at Work: Public Health
Chapter 13: Crime and Criminal Justice
Sociological Perspectives on Crime
Sources of Crime Statistics
Types of Crime
The Inequalities of Crime-Offenders and Victims
Our Current Response to Crime
Community, Policy, and Social Action
Sociology at Work: Probation and Parole Officers
Chapter 14: Urbanization
Urban Sociology and Demography
The Processes of Urbanization and Suburbanization
Population Growth and Composition
Sociological Perspectives on Urbanization
The Consequences of Urbanization
Community, Policy, and Social Action
Sociology at Work: Nonprofit Work
Chapter 15: The Environment
Environmental Problems Are Human Problems
Sociological Perspectives on Environmental Problems
Social Problems and the Environment
Community, Policy, and Social Action
Sociology at Work: Research
Chapter 16: War and Terrorism
Defining Conflict
Sociological Perspectives on War and Terrorism
The Problems of War and Terrorism
Community, Policy, and Social Action
Sociology at Work: Working and Volunteering Abroad
Part V. Individual Action and Social Change
Chapter 17: Social Problems and Social Action
Social Problems and Their Solutions
Understanding Social Movements
In Focus: Student Activism
How Do Social Movements Begin?
How Have Reform Movements Made a Difference?
Making the Last Connection
Glossary
References
Photo Credits
Index