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Social Problems: A Down-to-Earth Approach, 13th edition

  • Jim M. Henslin

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Overview

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 your life. Utilizing a consistent chapter structure and approaching problematic issues from various sides, author Jim Henslin encourages critical thinking as he seeks to instill a lasting sociological perspective that you can take out of the classroom and into your everyday life.

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 your daily life. Examples of fresh topics include how a universal basic income might work in the future and how online discussion groups for rare diseases have helped patients gain some control over their medical care.

Published by Pearson (July 23rd 2021) - Copyright © 2020

ISBN-13: 9780137585199

Subject: Sociology

Category: Social Problems

Overview

1. How Sociologists View Social Problems. The Abortion Dilemma
2. Interpreting Social Problems. Aging
3. Social Problems Related to Sexual Behavior
4. Alcohol and Other Drugs
5. Violence in Society. Rape and Murder
6. Crime and Criminal Justice
7. Economic Problems. Poverty and Wealth
8. Racial - Ethnic Relations
9. Inequalities of Gender and Sexual Orientation
10. Medical Care. Physical and Mental Illness
11. The Changing Family
12. Urbanization and Population
13. The Environmental Crisis
14. War, Terrorism, and the Balance of Power

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