Investigating social problems
by
Treviño, A. Javier, 1958- editor.
Title
:
Investigating social problems
Author
:
Treviño, A. Javier, 1958- editor.
ISBN
:
9781452242033
Physical Description
:
xxx, 472, G-11, R-40, I-20 pages : illustrations, maps ; 28 cm
Contents
:
Sociological and social problems / A. Javier Treviño -- Poverty and class inequality / Keith M. Kilty -- Race and ethnicity / Eileen O'Brien -- Gender / Robyn Ryle -- Sexuality / Rebecca F. Plante -- Aging / Duane A. Matcha -- Education / Ryan W. Coughlan, Alan R. Sadovnik, Susan F. Semel -- Media / William Hoynes -- Family / Meg Wilkes Karraker -- Work and the economy / Rudi Volti -- Crime / Kathleen Currul-Dykeman, Susan Guarino-Ghezzi -- Alcohol and other drugs / Brian C. Kelly, Dina Perrone -- Health / Kevin White -- The environment / Michael M. Bell, Katharine A. Legun -- Science and technology / Wenda K. Bauchspies -- War and terrorism / Paul Joseph -- Urbanization / Michael Ian Borer, Tyler S. Schafer.
Abstract
:
Examines aspects of social problems, providing an introduction to the field. Each chapter is written by a specialist on that particular topic. The text is framed around three major themes: intersectionality (the interplay of race, ethnicity, class, and gender), the global scope of many problems, and how researchers take an evidence-based approach to studying problems -- back cover.
Subject Term
:
Social problems -- 21st century.
Social problems -- Health aspects.
Equality.
Social institutions.
Added Author
:
Treviño, A. Javier, 1958-
| Library | Material Type | Item Barcode | Shelf Number | Copy |
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| IIEMSA | General Books | 33168025800133 | 360 J41.I 2015 | 1 |