The Study of Social Problems: Seven Perspectives - Softcover

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9780195083675: The Study of Social Problems: Seven Perspectives

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0195083679 ISBN 13: 9780195083675

Publisher: Oxford University Press, 1995

This critically acclaimed book delineates seven sociological perspectives used to examine social problems--social pathology, social disorganization, value conflict, deviant behavior, labeling, the critical perspective, and, new to the fifth edition, social constructionism. Unlike most introductory texts for courses on social problems which are organized topically around issues such as drug abuse, racial violence, and juvenile delinquency, this anthology focuses on the major theoretical perspectives used to examine social problems. Each section begins with an overview of the main contributors to the perspective, its history, and an outline of its major characteristics, and closes with a critique of the perspective and questions for discussion. Long a standard in its field, The Study of Social Problems is an indispensable volume for building a strong theoretical foundation in courses on social problems.

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About the Author:

Earl Rubington, Professor of Sociology, Northeastern University. Martin S. Weinberg, Professor of Sociology, Indiana University.

Review:

"Excellent! Expanded perspectives give the student more of a multidimensional perspective to appreciate other points of view."--Nicholas Grote, University of Alabama

Praise for the previous edition:

"An important resource for instructors of social problems courses."--Teaching Sociology

"Gives a balanced perspective on social problems...and at the same time introduces some of the classic American studies in the field."--Angeles Almenas, Inter-American University

"Valuable....The selections are...very appropriate and the short introductions to each are well written."--Eric P. Godfrey, Ripon College

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