The Study of Social Problems: Seven Perspectives - Softcover

Rubington, Earl; Weinberg, Martin

 
9780195142198: The Study of Social Problems: Seven Perspectives
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0195142195 ISBN 13: 9780195142198
Publisher: OUP USA, 2002

Synopsis

This critically acclaimed book delineates seven sociological perspectives used to examine social problems - social pathology, social disorganization, value conflict, deviant behaviour, labelling, the critical perspective, and, new to the sixth 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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Book Description

This anthology outlines seven theoretical perspectives commonly used to examine social problems such as drug abuse, racial violence and juvenile delinquency. New to the sixth edition is the theory of social constructionism.

Synopsis

This critically acclaimed book delineates seven sociological perspectives used to examine social problems - social pathology, social disorganization, value conflict, deviant behaviour, labelling, the critical perspective, and, new to the sixth 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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Publisher
OUP USA
Publication date
2002
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0195142195
ISBN 13 
9780195142198
Binding
Paperback
Edition number
6
Number of pages
378