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Focus on Social Problems : A Contemporary Reader by Mindy Stombler and Amanda M. Jungels (2016, Trade Paperback)

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Product Identifiers

PublisherOxford University Press, Incorporated

ISBN-100199321353

ISBN-139780199321353

eBay Product ID (ePID)219649097

Product Key Features

Number of Pages720 Pages

Publication NameFocus on Social Problems : a Contemporary Reader

LanguageEnglish

SubjectSociology / General

Publication Year2016

TypeTextbook

Subject AreaSocial Science

AuthorMindy Stombler, Amanda M. Jungels

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height1.3 in

Item Weight37.9 Oz

Item Length9.1 in

Item Width7.5 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceCollege Audience

LCCN2015-027016

Reviews"I really appreciate the mix between readings that are well-grounded in social science and the more popular pieces. This is a great way to engage students; the selections encourage critical thinking."--Susan Clampet-Lundquist, Saint Joseph's University"The articles are up to date and of interest to students, and reflect the controversial nature of 'social problems.' A unique feature in each chapter is the 'Activist Interview.' This shows students (and academics) what is currently happening in the construction of and responses to various social problems in America and the world."--Meredith Huey Dye, Middle Tennessee State University"I believe the editors struck a perfect balance between readings that draw from very recent research, readings/interviews drawing from an activist perspective, and less data-driven and more accessible articles that can generate class discussion."--Shoon Lio, University of Illinois-Springfield, "I really appreciate the mix between readings that are well-grounded in social science and the more popular pieces. This is a great way to engage students; the selections encourage critical thinking."--Susan Clampet-Lundquist, Saint Joseph's University "The articles are up to date and of interest to students, and reflect the controversial nature of 'social problems.' A unique feature in each chapter is the 'Activist Interview.' This shows students (and academics) what is currently happening in the construction of and responses to various social problems in America and the world."--Meredith Huey Dye, Middle Tennessee State University "I believe the editors struck a perfect balance between readings that draw from very recent research, readings/interviews drawing from an activist perspective, and less data-driven and more accessible articles that can generate class discussion."--Shoon Lio, University of Illinois-Springfield

Dewey Edition23

IllustratedYes

Dewey Decimal306.0973

SynopsisFocus on Social Problems: A Contemporary Reader exposes students to current issues in the field. The selections in this reader help students understand how social problems are defined and constructed, increase their empirical knowledge about the causes and consequences of social problems, and develop empathy. Working from a critical social constructionist foundation, the readings address a wide variety of social problems. Editors Mindy Stombler and AmandaM. Jungels include a combination of research-based articles and popular media pieces. Each chapter opens with an interview of a social-change activist doing work related to the chapter's featured social problem,giving students an opportunity to envision themselves as agents of social change., Focus on Social Problems: A Contemporary Reader exposes students to current issues in the field. The selections in this reader help students understand how social problems are defined and constructed, increase their empirical knowledge about the causes and consequences of social problems, and develop empathy. Working from a critical social constructionist foundation, the readings address a wide variety of social problems. Editors Mindy Stombler and Amanda M. Jungels include a combination of research-based articles and popular media pieces. Each chapter opens with an interview of a social-change activist doing work related to the chapter's featured social problem, giving students an opportunity to envision themselves as agents of social change.

LC Classification NumberHN59.2.F63 2017