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Henslin, James M.

Social problems : a down-to-earth approach / James M. Henslin. - 8th ed. - Boxton : Pearson A and B, 2008. - xxx, 610 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color maps ; 29 cm

Includes bibliographical references (pages 562-585) and indexes.

How sociologists view social problems : the abortion dilemm -- Interpreting social problems : aging -- Human sexual behavior -- Alcohol and other drugs -- Violence in society : rape and murder -- Crime and criminal justice -- Economic problems : wealth and poverty -- Racial-ethnic relations -- Sex discrimination -- Medical care : physical and mental illness -- The changing family -- Urban problems -- Population and food -- The environmental crisis -- War, terrorism, and the balance of power.


Current Copyright Fee: GBP25.00 0.

ISBN: 9780205508044 0205508049 9780205534661 020553466X

LCCN: 2007010844

Nat. Bib. No.: GBA750180 bnb

Nat. Bib. Agency Control No.: 013766737 Uk

Subjects--Chronological Terms:
1980-2020

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Social problems.
Deviant behavior.
Equality.
Social change.
Symbolic interactionism.
Functionalism (Social sciences)
Social Problems
Probl�emes sociaux.

Subjects--Geographic Terms:
United States.

LC Class. No.: HM585 / .H45