Social Problems
- ISBN-10
- 0673990796
- ISBN-13
- 9780673990792
- Series
- Social Problems
- Category
- Social institutions
- Pages
- 582
- Language
- English
- Published
- 1996
- Publisher
- Prentice Hall
- Authors
- James William Coleman, Donald Ray Cressey
Description
Organization is a key strength of this best-selling introduction to social problems. The book opens with an overview of the sociological tools and perspectives that are used in the study of social problems. It then lays a solid foundation by discussing fundamental changes and problems in the four basic social institutions, the economy, government, education, and family, before examining more specific topics, such as health care and poverty. The writing is clear, direct, and reinforced with high-impact, full-color graphics throughout. This edition has been updated to include two new features: "Signs of Hope" boxes, which help promote a positive outlook on today's social problems, and "Personal Perspectives" boxes, which present personal accounts of individuals' own experiences with particular social problems.
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