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Social Problems: Continuity and Change v2.0

By Steven E. Barkan

Published: June 2020
Discipline: Sociology Textbooks
ISBN (Digital): 978-1-4533-9216-4

Social Problems: Continuity and Change v2.0 explores the nature and extent of social problems in America while examining realistic options for positively addressing these challenges. This textbook is suitable for undergraduate courses called Social Problems or similar titles such as Issues in American Society or Problems in Society taught in sociology departments in either two- or four-year colleges and universities

Brief Table of Contents

Part 1: Social Problems in Sociological Perspective
Chapter 1: Understanding Social Problems
Part 2: Problems of Social Inequality
Chapter 2: Poverty
Chapter 3: Racial and Ethnic Inequality
Chapter 4: Gender Inequality
Chapter 5: Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, and Inequality
Chapter 6: Aging and Ageism
Part 3: Problems of Well-Being and Behavior
Chapter 7: Alcohol and Other Drugs
Chapter 8: Crime and Criminal Justice
Chapter 9: Sexual Behavior
Part 4: Problems of Social Institutions
Chapter 10: The Changing Family
Chapter 11: Schools and Education
Chapter 12: Work and the Economy
Chapter 13: Health and Health Care
Part 5: Global Problems
Chapter 14: Urban and Rural Problems
Chapter 15: Population and the Environment
Chapter 16: War and Terrorism

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