Social Problems and the Quality of Life

Lauer, Robert H.; Lauer, Jeanette C.

ISBN 10: 1260167569 ISBN 13: 9781260167566

Publisher: McGraw-Hill College, 2018

Synopsis

Social Problems and the Quality of Life is a thought-provoking text providing thorough coverage of the social problems that most acutely impact the quality of our lives. Chapters define what a social problem is, and address a number of questions crucial to understanding social problems. Learning is supported through several pedagogical features such as Global Comparison boxes and public policy sections, as well as study questions, internet resources, and ample review materials. These sources all combine to paint a complete picture of how to understand the unique social problems of today’s world.

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About the Author

Robert Lauer received his B.S. and Ph.D. from Washington University, his B.D. from Southern Seminary, and his M.A. from Southern Illinois University. Representatives may reach him at rjlauer@aol.com.

Jeanette C. Lauer is a Research Professor at Alliant International University. She received her Ph.D. in Social History from Washington University, St. Louis. She has published numerous journal articles and co-authored fifteen books. Most recently she co-authored Becoming Family: Building a Stepfamily that Really Works. She is a member of the National Council on Family Relations, and the Stepfamily Association of America.

Edition details

• Publisher: McGraw-Hill College
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1260167569
• ISBN 13: 9781260167566
• Binding: Loose Leaf