Understanding social problems

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Mooney, Linda A. (Author), Knox, David , 1943- (Author), Schacht, Caroline (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Belmont, California : Wadsworth Cengage Learning , c2013
Edition:8th ed
Subjects:
Table of Contents:
  • 1. Thinking about social problems
  • 2. Physical and mental health and health care
  • 3. Alcohol and other drugs
  • 4. Crime and social control
  • 5. Family problems
  • 6. Poverty and economic inequality
  • 7. Work and unemployment
  • 8. Problems in education
  • 9. Race, ethnicity, and immigration
  • 10. Gender inequality
  • 11. Sexual orientation and the struggle for equality
  • 12. Population growth and aging
  • 13. Environmental problems
  • 14. Science and technology
  • 15. Conflict, war, and terrorism