Social Problems: A Brief Introduction

Coleman, James William

ISBN 10: 0321012496 / ISBN 13: 9780321012494

Published by Longman Pub Group (edition 1), 1997

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The item might be beaten up but readable. May contain markings or highlighting, as well as stains, bent corners, or any other major defect, but the text is not obscured in any way.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Social Problems: A Brief Introduction
• Publisher: Longman Pub Group (edition 1)
• Publication Date: 1997
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0321012496
• ISBN 13: 9780321012494
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: 1.
• Condition: Fair

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Synopsis

This text's logical organization - essential concepts, troubled institutions, inequality, deviance, and global problems - in a concise, paperback format, helps students gain a coherent understanding of social problems. There are strongly worded debates in each chapter on controversial topics that make the text more interesting and encourage critical thinking. "Personal Perspectives" boxes give first person accounts of experiences such as single motherhood and "Signs of Hope" boxes show progress and solutions to problems.

From the Back Cover

This book's logical organization—essential concepts, troubled institutions, inequality, deviance, and global problems—in a concise, paperback format, helps readers gain a coherent understanding of social problems.There are strongly worded debates in each chapter on controversial problems related to the family, the political economy, education, the poor, ethnic minorities, health and illness, drug use, and crime. "Personal Perspectives" boxes give first person accounts of experiences such as single motherhood and "Signs of Hope" boxes show progress and solutions to problems.For those interested in a comprehensive look at—and a global perspective of—the social problems of America and other countries, as well as their causes and attempted solutions.