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Understanding Social Issues: Critical Thinking and Analysis - Softcover

Berlage, Gai I; Egelman, William

 
9780205139125: Understanding Social Issues: Critical Thinking and Analysis
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0205139124 ISBN 13: 9780205139125
Publisher: Allyn & Bacon, 1993

Synopsis

Adopting an interactive workbook format, this book introduces students to a number of topics such as female juvenile delinquency, and AIDS. In each chapter, students are asked to think about how each of these problems impacts society and may affect them personally. These critical thinking questions illustrate that social issues are not made up of abstract concepts. Hands-on research experience is provided, helping students to overcome their fear of data analysis.

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Synopsis

Aims to help students to overcome their fear of data analysis and invites them to participate actively in sociological research. After an introduction to statistical data, students are asked to utilize this data to answer research questions dealing with contemporary social issues such as AIDS, juvenile delinquency, gender stereotyping and the environment.

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Publisher
Allyn & Bacon
Publication date
1993
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0205139124
ISBN 13 
9780205139125
Binding
Paperback
Edition number
3
Number of pages
176

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