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Synopsis
This text takes a critical approach to the analysis of 17 major social problems confronting the world today, examining both the causes and human implications of those problems. The text is divided into two major parts. The first part focuses on macro problems, or large societal issues such as homelessness or racism. The second half of addresses micro problems of an individual nature such as drug abuse and suicide. The text is designed not only to impart information but also to inspire informed thought and discussion of the issues. It attempts to do this by providing in each chapter the causes, effects, and possible steps toward solving the problem at hand. There is a separate chapter on suicide for those who wish to cover that topic in greater detail and two separate chapters on drug abuse and alcoholism, allowing for more comprehensive coverage. Heavy emphasis is placed on the use of data and empirical studies.
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About the Author
Kenneth J. Neubeck is Associate Professor of Sociology at the University of Connecticut-Storrs. His articles have appeared in such journals as Social Problems, Social Policy, and Teaching Sociology, as well as several anthologies. Much of his work has focused upon issues of social and economic justice, covering such topics as the politics surrounding income maintenance programs, cultural values supporting economic inequality, and the relationship between central city downtown developmental and local neighborhood decline. The author of Corporate Response to Urban Crisis (Lexington Books) and Social Problems: A Critical Approach (McGraw-Hill), he is currently conducting research on the impact of racism on U.S. welfare policy.
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- PublisherScott, Foresman
- Publication date1979
- ISBN 10 0673152014
- ISBN 13 9780673152015
- BindingHardcover
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages460
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