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- Book Title
- Social Problems: A Down to Earth Approach
- ISBN
- 0205965121
- EAN
- 9780205965120
- Release Title
- Social Problems: A Down to Earth Approach
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- Henslin, James M.
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
Pearson Education
ISBN-10
0205965121
ISBN-13
9780205965120
eBay Product ID (ePID)
167375791
Product Key Features
Number of Pages
600 Pages
Language
English
Publication Name
Social Problems : a Down to Earth Approach
Subject
Sociology / General, General
Publication Year
2013
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Political Science, Social Science
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
1 in
Item Weight
38.1 Oz
Item Length
10.7 in
Item Width
8.4 in
Additional Product Features
Edition Number
11
Intended Audience
College Audience
LCCN
2013-019238
Dewey Edition
23
Illustrated
Yes
Dewey Decimal
361.1
Table Of Content
BRIEF TABLE OF CONTENTS: Chapter 1: How Sociologists View Social Problems: The Abortion Dilemma Chapter 2: Interpreting Social Problems: Aging Chapter 3: Social Problems Related to Sexual Behavior Chapter 4: Alcohol and Other Drugs Chapter 5: Violence in Society: Rape and Murder Chapter 6: Crime and Criminal Justice Chapter 7: Economic Problems: Poverty and Wealth Chapter 8: Racial-Ethnic Relations Chapter 9: Inequalities of Gender and Sexual Orientation Chapter 10: Medical Care: Physical and Mental Illness Chapter 11: The Changing Family Chapter 12: Urbanization and Population Chapter 13: The Environmental Crisis Chapter 14: War, Terrorism, and the Balance of Power
Synopsis
A sociological understanding of social problems. Social Problems: A Down to Earth Approach, 11/e is a theoretically balanced text that provides the latest research and a consistent structure to help students analyze critical social problems facing the United States. The author presents both sides of an argument with a neutral voice and uses a "down-to-earth" writing style. By using this text, not only do students gain a sociological understanding of social problems, but also they are able to explore and evaluate their own opinions about specific social problems. They will gain a greater awareness of the social forces that shape their orientations to social problems and their perspectives on social life. The ideas in this book penetrate students' thinking and help give shape to their views of the world. MySocLab for Social Problems features an engaging student experience including an interactive eText, the New Core Concepts Video Series, the New Social Explorer. Teaching & Learning Experience Personalize Learning - MySocLab is an online homework, tutorial, and assessment program. It helps students prepare for class and instructor gauge individual and class performance. Improve Critical Thinking - Thinking Critically About the Chapter - At the end of each chapter are several questions designed to help students evaluate what they have read. These questions also lend themselves well for stimulating class discussions. Engage Students -Opening Vignette - Intended to arouse student interest in the social problem and to stimulate the desire to read more, this brief opening story presents essential elements of the social problem. Explore Research - Spotlight on Research boxes - Major researchers in social problems share an insider's perspective of how they became interested in a social problem and how they did their research Explore Theory - The three basic theories - Symbolic interaction theory, functional theory, and conflict theory-- are introduced early in the text; giving students the opportunity t immediately grasp the differences of these theories. Support Instructors - MySocLab, Instructor's eText, Instructor's Manual, Test Item File, Electronic "MyTest" Test Bank, PowerPoint Presentation Slides, and Pearson Custom course material are available. Note MySocLab does not come automatically packaged with this text. To purchase MySocLab, please visit: www.mysoclab.com or you can purchase a ValuePack of the text + NEW MySocLab (at no additional cost): ValuePack ISBN-10: 0205965121 / ValuePack ISBN-13: 9780205965120., A sociological understanding of social problems. Social Problems: A Down to Earth Approach, 11/e is a theoretically balanced text that provides the latest research and a consistent structure to help students analyze critical social problems facing the United States. The author presents both sides of an argument with a neutral voice and uses a "down-to-earth" writing style. By using this text, not only do students gain a sociological understanding of social problems, but also they are able to explore and evaluate their own opinions about specific social problems. They will gain a greater awareness of the social forces that shape their orientations to social problems and their perspectives on social life. The ideas in this book penetrate students' thinking and help give shape to their views of the world. MySocLab for Social Problems features an engaging student experience including an interactive eText, the New Core Concepts Video Series, the New Social Explorer. Teaching & Learning Experience Personalize Learning - MySocLab is an online homework, tutorial, and assessment program. It helps students prepare for class and instructor gauge individual and class performance. Improve Critical Thinking - Thinking Critically About the Chapter - At the end of each chapter are several questions designed to help students evaluate what they have read. These questions also lend themselves well for stimulating class discussions. Engage Students -Opening Vignette - Intended to arouse student interest in the social problem and to stimulate the desire to read more, this brief opening story presents essential elements of the social problem. Explore Research - Spotlight on Research boxes - Major researchers in social problems share an insider's perspective of how they became interested in a social problem and how they did their research Explore Theory - The three basic theories - Symbolic interaction theory, functional theory, and conflict theory-- are introduced early in the text; giving students the opportunity t immediately grasp the differences of these theories. Support Instructors - MySocLab, Instructor's eText, Instructor's Manual, Test Item File, Electronic "MyTest" Test Bank, PowerPoint Presentation Slides, and Pearson Custom course material are available. Note : MySocLab does not come automatically packaged with this text. To purchase MySocLab, please visit: www.mysoclab.com or you can purchase a ValuePack of the text + NEW MySocLab (at no additional cost): ValuePack ISBN-10: 0205965121 / ValuePack ISBN-13: 9780205965120.
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HN59.2
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