Solutions to Social Problems: Lessons from Other Societies - Softcover

Eitzen, D. Stanley; Leedham, Craig S.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0205321070 ISBN 13: 9780205321070

Publisher: Pearson, 2000

Synopsis

The only reader to look at how other countries solve their social problems in order to help us in the U.S. solve our own.

This reader offers an emphasis on solving social problems, a topic that is lacking in most Social Problems textbooks. It is organized around thirteen problem areas typically covered in the Social Problems course and can be used to complement any Social Problems textbook. The readings included are from other societies and demonstrate successful alternatives for overcoming the social problems that plague the United States.

About this title

From the Back Cover

Solutions to Social Problems is the only reader on the market to look at how other countries solve their social problems in order to help the U.S. solve its own. These 35 interesting, and insightful articles are organized around 13 problem areas, such as poverty and health care. Each section is introduced with a US comparison, to give the reader proper context.

The third edition features a new section on sexual orientation. Twenty-three additional new selections address topics that include: early retirement, work-life policies and programs in Europe, best practices for reducing crime, taxes on wealth, U.S. vs. Australian fisheries, wind power.

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Edition details

• Publisher: Pearson
• Publication date: 2000
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0205321070
• ISBN 13: 9780205321070
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 266