The Study of Social Problems: Seven Perspectives - Softcover

Rubington, Earl; Weinberg, Martin

Softcover

ISBN 10: 019973187X ISBN 13: 9780199731879

Publisher: OUP USA, 2011

Synopsis

[ The Study of Social Problems: Seven Perspectives By ( Author ) Feb-2010 Paperback

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Review:

The coverage of the theories is exceptional. I like the text because unlike its glossy high-cost competitors, it focuses on the essential things. (Annegret Staiger, Clarkson University)

The theoretical coverage is outstanding! Very broad and presented in a way that students can understand and that allows for relatively easy comparing/contrasting. I would absolutely adopt a new edition because of the variety of perspective/theories presented and their organization and presentation. (Kelly A. Dagan, Illinois College)

I view this book as an antidote to the mindless mediocrity of conventional (brick-sized) social problems texts. It is the best book on the subject and I will adopt the new edition, because it is the only option for thoughtful instruction. (Mahmoud Sadri, Texas Woman's University)

About the Author:

ER is Professor Emeritus of Sociology at Northeastern University. MW is Professor of Sociology at Indiana University. His research has focused on a variety of topics including models of female sexuality, foot fetishism, intersexuality, sadomasochism, sex work, and bisexuality. Recent work has focused specifically on the social and interpretive worlds of men who have sex with animals.

About this edition

• Publisher: OUP USA
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 019973187X
• ISBN 13: 9780199731879
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 400