Making Sense of Social Problems - Hardcover

Scott R. Harris

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 813092370X ISBN 13: 9788130923703

Publisher: Viva Books, 2013

Synopsis

Internet addiction. Cell-phone-distracted drivers. Teen suicide. Economic recession. The health risks of trans fats. The carefully selected collection of case studies in <em>Making Sense of Social Problems </em>is designed to help students understand and critically evaluate a wide range of contemporary social issues.<br><br>The cases are organised to highlight a series of key elements:<br><br><ul><li>why ""objective"" claims deserve critical attention</li><li>how advocates bring attention to issues</li><li>why expert interpretations may change over time</li><li>the role of the media in shaping or distorting concerns</li><li>the consequences of public policy</li></ul><br><br>The introduction, conclusion, and section notes provide a coherent framework for the text. Reflecting the promise of the constructionist approach, the result is a powerful set of tools for systematically investigating social problems. It can be used to advantage as a ""stand-alone,"" as well as with such texts as Joel Best's <em>Social Problems.</em>

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About the Author

<strong>Joel Best</strong> is professor of sociology and criminal justice at the University of Delaware, USA. <br><br><strong>Scott R. Harris is professor of sociology at Saint Louis University, USA.

Edition details

• Publisher: Viva Books
• Publication date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 813092370X
• ISBN 13: 9788130923703
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 410