Social Problems: A Critical Approach - Softcover

Neubeck, Kenneth J.; Neubeck, Mary Alice

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0075577410 ISBN 13: 9780075577416

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Inc.,US, 1991

Synopsis

This text takes a critical approach to the analysis of 17 major social problems confronting the world today, examining both the causes and human implications of those problems. The text is divided into two major parts. The first part focuses on macro problems, or large societal issues such as homelessness or racism. The second half of addresses micro problems of an individual nature such as drug abuse and suicide. The text is designed not only to impart information but also to inspire informed thought and discussion of the issues. It attempts to do this by providing in each chapter the causes, effects, and possible steps toward solving the problem at hand. There is a separate chapter on suicide for those who wish to cover that topic in greater detail and two separate chapters on drug abuse and alcoholism, allowing for more comprehensive coverage. Heavy emphasis is placed on the use of data and empirical studies.

About this title

From the Publisher

For courses in social problems in departments of sociology

Takes a critical look at social problems while at the same time acknowledging other points of view.

The authors clear style and thorough explanations make the book more accessible than its competitors.

Covers both macro problems, such as poverty, racism and sexism , and micro problems, such as suicide, substance abuse, and criminal behavior.

The long awaited revision of this popular social problems text has been substantially revised to include bring it up to date with the world-wide problems.

A NEW chapter on Heterosexism examines homophobia, sexual orientation, the struggle against heterosexism, and looks at the consequences of heterosexism for both gays and ôstraightsö.

NEW chapter on substance abuse presents the latest research on drugs, alcohol and treatment.

New and more material on the need to improve the position of women in the developing world, the influence of the conservative movement and of political extremist groups, the missing ôpeace dividendö, political correctness and affirmative action, sex segregation and womenÆs rights, gender and crime, gun control, the escalation of prisons and imprisonment, the right to die, and more.

Book Description

A critical approach to the analysis of social problems facing the world today that examines both the causes of those problems and their human implications. Twelve chapters look at large societal issues such as Environmental Abuse and Economic Inequality and Poverty. The final five chapters focus on problems of an individual nature such as family-related problems and criminal behavior. The Fourth Edition is substantively revised to include current issues such as the rise of ``temporary'' employees, the growing concentration of wealth, immigration in an increasingly diverse United States, an entirely new chapter on ``Heterosexism'', the failures of the U.S. health care system, suicide among the young and old, and more.

Edition details

• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Inc.,US
• Publication date: 1991
• ISBN 10: 0075577410
• ISBN 13: 9780075577416
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 502