Social Problems: Community, Policy, and Social Action - Softcover

Leon-Guerrero, Anna

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1412988055 ISBN 13: 9781412988056

Publisher: Pine Forge, 2010

Synopsis

With an engaging writing style that has made it a popular choice at both 2- and 4-year schools, the Third Edition of Anna Leon-Guerrero’s Social Problems textbook clearly presents contemporary social problems and addresses their consequences while emphasizing community involvement by both individuals and groups to achieve real solutions. With an overarching focus on social inequalities, this proven text provides a platform for discussion that encourages critical thinking through compelling illustrations, boxed features, learning checks, discussion questions, and online learning tools, all designed to inspire hope rather than simply present a disheartening parade of maladies.

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About the Author

Anna Leon-Guerrero is Professor of Sociology at Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma, Washington. She teaches courses in statistics, social theory, and social problems. She is a recipient of the university's Faculty Excellence Award and the K. T. Tang Award for Excellence in Research. She received her PhD in sociology from the University of California, Los Angeles. As a social service program evaluator and consultant, she has focused her research on welfare reform, employment strategies for the working poor, and program assessment. She is also the co-author of Social Statistics for a Diverse Society, and co-editor of Contemporary Readings in Social Problems.

Edition details

• Publisher: Pine Forge
• Publication date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1412988055
• ISBN 13: 9781412988056
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 524