Social problems and the quality of life

Provides coverage of the social problems that most acutely impact the quality of our lives. In this book, chapters define what a social problem is, and address a number of questions crucial to understanding social problems. It also features: Global Comparison boxes and public policy sections, as wel...

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Main Authors: Lauer, Robert H. (Author), Lauer, Jeanette C. (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York : McGraw Hill , c2014
Edition:13th ed
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300 |a xvii, 558 p. :   |b ill. (some col.) ;   |c 26 cm. 
504 |a Includes bibliographical references (p. 481-583) and index 
505 0 |a 1. Understanding social problems -- 2. Alcohol and other drugs -- 3. Crime and delinquency -- 4. Violence -- 5. Sexual deviance -- 6. Poverty -- 7. Gender and sexual orientation -- 8. Race, ethnic groups, and racism -- 9. Government and politics -- 10. Work and the economy -- 11. Education -- 12. Family problems -- 13. Health care and illness: physical and mental -- 14. War and terrorism -- 15. The environment 
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