Investigating social problems

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Title:

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.

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Treviño, A. Javier, 1958-

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"Given the complexity of the issues, the study of social problems requires, indeed demands, specialized focus by experts." -A. Javier Treviño Welcome to a new way of Investigating Social Problems. In this groundbreaking new text, general editor A. Javier Treviño, working with a panel of experts, thoroughly examines all aspects of social problems, providing a contemporary and authoritative introduction to the field. Each chapter is written by a specialist on that particular topic. This unique, contributed format ensures that the research and examples provided are the most current and relevant in the field. The chapters carefully follow a model framework to ensure consistency across the entire text and provide continuity for the reader. 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. Contributor to the SAGE Teaching Innovations and Professional Development Award