Social Problems: A Critical Approach
Language: English
Published by McGraw-Hill College, 1991
- Softcover
- Used
Condition: Used - Fair
£ 15.65
Quantity: 1 available
Add to basketItem description from seller
Highlighting/Underlining/Notes etc. Satisfaction 100% guaranteed.
Seller Inventory # mon0002127961
- Title
- Social Problems: A Critical Approach
- Author
- Neubeck, Kenneth J.
- Publisher
- McGraw-Hill College
- Publication year
- 1991
- Condition
- Acceptable
- Binding
- Paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0075577410
- ISBN 13
- 9780075577416
"Synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
From the Publisher
Takes a critical look at social problems while at the same time acknowledging other points of view.
The authors clear style and thorough explanations make the book more accessible than its competitors.
Covers both macro problems, such as poverty, racism and sexism , and micro problems, such as suicide, substance abuse, and criminal behavior.
The long awaited revision of this popular social problems text has been substantially revised to include bring it up to date with the world-wide problems.
A NEW chapter on Heterosexism examines homophobia, sexual orientation, the struggle against heterosexism, and looks at the consequences of heterosexism for both gays and ôstraightsö.
NEW chapter on substance abuse presents the latest research on drugs, alcohol and treatment.
New and more material on the need to improve the position of women in the developing world, the influence of the conservative movement and of political extremist groups, the missing ôpeace dividendö, political correctness and affirmative action, sex segregation and womenÆs rights, gender and crime, gun control, the escalation of prisons and imprisonment, the right to die, and more.
"About the title" may belong to another edition of this title.
Shipping rates within U.S.A.
| Item | 4 to 14 business days | 2 to 6 business days |
|---|---|---|
| First item | £ 2.98 | £ 7.47 |
Payment methods
Seller's business information
bookmans
9550 E Golf Links Rc
tucson, AZ U.S.A. 85730
Terms of sale
We guarantee the condition of every book as it's described on the Abebooks web sites. If you're dissatisfied with your purchase (Incorrect Book/Not as Described/Damaged) or if the order hasn't arrived, please contact us at your convenience. If you¿ve changed your mind about a book that you¿ve ordered, please use the [Ask bookseller a question] link to contact us and we'll respond within 2 business days.
Right of withdrawal
If you are a consumer you can withdraw from the contract in accordance with the following. Consumer means any natural person who is acting for purposes which are outside his trade, business, craft or profession.
Information regarding the right of withdrawal
Statutory right to withdraw
You have the right to withdraw from this contract within 14 days without giving any reason.
The withdrawal period will expire after 14 days from the day on which you acquire, or a third party other than the carrier and indicated by you acquires, physical possession of the last good or the last lot or piece.
To exercise the right of withdrawal, electronically fill in and submit a clear statement on our website, under "My Purchases" in "My Account". We will communicate to you an acknowledgement of receipt of such a withdrawal on a durable medium (e.g. by e-mail) without delay.
To meet the withdrawal deadline, it is sufficient for you to send your communication concerning your exercise of the right of withdrawal before the withdrawal period has expired.
Effects of withdrawal
If you withdraw from this contract, we will reimburse to you all payments received from you, including the costs of delivery (except for the supplementary costs arising if you chose a type of delivery other than the least expensive type of standard delivery offered by us).
We may make a deduction from the reimbursement for loss in value of any goods supplied, if the loss is the result of unnecessary handling by you.
We will make the reimbursement without undue delay, and not later than 14 days after the day on which we are informed about your decision to withdraw from this contract.
We will make the reimbursement using the same means of payment as you used for the initial transaction, unless you have expressly agreed otherwise; in any event, you will not incur any fees as a result of such reimbursement.
We may withhold reimbursement until we have received the goods back, or you have supplied evidence of having sent back the goods, whichever is the earliest.
You shall send back the goods or hand them over to Bookmans, tucson, Arizona, U.S.A., without undue delay and in any event not later than 14 days from the day on which you communicate your withdrawal from this contract to us. The deadline is met if you send back the goods before the period of 14 days has expired. You will have to bear the direct cost of returning the goods. You are only liable for any diminished value of the goods resulting from the handling other than what is necessary to establish the nature, characteristics and functioning of the goods.
Exceptions to the right of withdrawal
The right of withdrawal does not apply to:
- The delivery of newspapers, journals or magazines with the exception of subscription contracts; and
- The supply of digital content which is not supplied on a tangible medium (e.g. on a CD or DVD) if you accepted when you placed your order that we could start to deliver it, and that you could not withdraw once delivery had started.
Shipping terms
Orders usually ship out within 2 business days. Shipping costs are based on books weighing 2.2 LB, or 1 KG. If your book order is heavy or oversized, we may contact you to let you know extra shipping is required.