The Study of Social Problems: Seven Perspectives - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0195083679 ISBN 13: 9780195083675

Publisher: Oxford Univ Pr, 1995

Synopsis

This critically acclaimed book delineates seven sociological perspectives used to examine social problems--social pathology, social disorganization, value conflict, deviant behavior, labeling, the critical perspective, and, new to the fifth edition, social constructionism. Unlike most introductory texts for courses on social problems which are organized topically around issues such as drug abuse, racial violence, and juvenile delinquency, this anthology focuses on the major theoretical perspectives used to examine social problems. Each section begins with an overview of the main contributors to the perspective, its history, and an outline of its major characteristics, and closes with a critique of the perspective and questions for discussion. Long a standard in its field, The Study of Social Problems is an indispensable volume for building a strong theoretical foundation in courses on social problems.

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Synopsis

This is the fifth edition of this highly praised book which delineates seven sociological perspectives used to examine social problems. For this edition, roughly 20% of the readings will be new selections including a new section on social constructionism. This book is used both as a main text in advanced undergraduate, lower-level graduate courses on social prblems, or as a supplemental text in introductory level undergraduate courses.

Edition details

• Publisher: Oxford Univ Pr
• Publication date: 1995
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0195083679
• ISBN 13: 9780195083675
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 376
• Editor: Rubington Earl, Weinberg Martin S.