A straightforward approach that helps students see the relevance of social problems to their lives Revel(TM) Social Problems: A Down-to-Earth Approach presents clear analysis of the major social problems we face today, at home and abroad, with an emphasis on how these issues are relevant to students' lives. Utilizing a consistent chapter structure and approaching problematic issues from various sides, author Jim Henslin encourages critical thinking as he seeks to instill in students a lasting sociological perspective - one they will take out of the classroom and into their everyday lives. The Twelfth Edition offers fully up-to-date data and examples to foster understanding of the contemporary state of the discipline. Revel is Pearson's newest way of delivering our respected content. Fully digital and highly engaging, Revel replaces the textbook and gives students everything they need for the course. Informed by extensive research on how people read, think, and learn, Revel is an interactive learning environment that enables students to read, practice, and study in one continuous experience - for less than the cost of a traditional textbook. NOTE: This Revel Combo Access pack includes a Revel access code plus a loose-leaf print reference (delivered by mail) to complement your Revel experience. In addition to this access code, you will need a course invite link, provided by your instructor, to register for and use Revel.
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The Fourteenth Edition has been updated with coverage of major events of the last several years in order to help students achieve a balanced understanding of contemporary social problems.
The 13th Edition offers thoroughly updated data as well as examples of contemporary social problems drawn from recent headlines in order to emphasize the relevance of the course to students' daily lives.
Understanding Social Problems: Sparking the Sociological Imagination Through a Theme-Based Approach Extensively updated and revised, and now emphasizing signature concepts that reflect the perspective of new author Karen Seccombe, REVEL(TM) ...
By highlighting the issues that resonate today, the authors hope to make the work of social activists more effective, and to inspire some readers to take up their causes.
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The 7th Edition has been updated to include Social Media and Social Problems boxes that shed light on the ways that social media impacts social problems today, as well as new learning objectives that guide students through the text.
In addition to coverage of contemporary topics and updated data, the 8th Edition offers a new chapter focused on social media and a revised chapter on sexuality that better explores how sexuality is linked to social stratification.
The Twelfth Edition offers fully up-to-date data and examples to foster understanding of the contemporary state of the discipline. Revel is Pearson's newest way of delivering our respected content.
The Seventh Edition offers coverage of a range of hot-button contemporary social problems - from #BlackLivesMatter to increasing income inequality - to help students see the relevance of this field of study to their own lives.