Introduction to Social Problems

Sullivan, Thomas J.

ISBN 10: 0205191487 / ISBN 13: 9780205191482

Published by Allyn & Bacon, 1996

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Introduction to Social Problems
• Publisher: Allyn & Bacon
• Publication Date: 1996
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0205191487
• ISBN 13: 9780205191482
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: 4th Edition
• Condition: Good

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Synopsis

Sullivan’s Introduction to Social Problems explores the nature and extent of social problems, documents the advances and setbacks that we as a society have made, and analyzes what works and what doesn't work regarding solutions to today's problems. The author, an applied sociologist, shows how science research is used to address and correct some of the most difficult and controversial problems confronting the United States and the world today.

Every chapter contains a study guide to help students learn. The study guide contains the following helpful tools:

Summary Researching Social Problems on the Internet Key Terms Multiple-Choice Questions True/False Questions Fill-in Questions Matching Questions Essay Questions For Further Reading

From the Back Cover

Key Benefit: This book is about applied sociology and the use of sociological research to help solve practical problems that we confront in the world. An important theme of the book is the interplay between social research and social policy in the development of solutions to problems. Key Topics: The three major theoretical perspectives in sociology—functionalist, conflict, and interactionist perspectives—are featured as tools for the reader to use in understanding why problems arise and assessing solutions to problems.