Library Catalog
Summary
Social Problems and the Quality of Life is a thought-provoking text providing thorough coverage of the social problems that most acutely impact the quality of our lives. Chapters define what a social problem is, and address a number of questions crucial to understanding social problems. Learning is supported through several pedagogical features such as Global Comparison boxes and public policy sections, as well as study questions, internet resources, and ample review materials.
Call Number
HN 57 .L39 2014
Edition
13th ed.
Publication
New York, NY : McGraw-Hill, 2014
Description
xvii, 558 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm.
Subjects
Quality Of Life - United States Social Problems - United States United States - Social Conditions
Contents and Notes
Foundations -- Understanding social problems -- Problems of behavioral deviance -- Alcohol and other drugs -- Crime and delinquency -- Violence -- Sexual deviance -- Problems of inequality -- Poverty -- Gender and sexual orientation -- Race, ethnic groups, and racism -- Problems of social institutions -- Government and politics -- Work and the economy -- Education -- Family problems -- Health care and illness : physical and mental -- Global social problems -- War and terrorism -- The environment.
Authors and Contributors
Lauer, Robert H
System ID
af1371eb77
ISBN
9780078026867
Authors and Contributors
Lauer, Robert H
Forms and Genres
Book
Non-Fiction
Subjects
Quality Of Life
United States
Social Problems
Social Conditions