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Social Problems : A down to Earth Approach by James M. Henslin (2013, Trade Paperback)

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A sociological understanding of social problems. 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.

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Product Identifiers

PublisherPearson Education

ISBN-100205965121

ISBN-139780205965120

eBay Product ID (ePID)167375791

Product Key Features

Number of Pages600 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication NameSocial Problems : a Down to Earth Approach

SubjectSociology / General, General

Publication Year2013

TypeTextbook

Subject AreaPolitical Science, Social Science

AuthorJames M. Henslin

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height1 in

Item Weight38.1 Oz

Item Length10.7 in

Item Width8.4 in

Additional Product Features

Edition Number11

Intended AudienceCollege Audience

LCCN2013-019238

Dewey Edition23

IllustratedYes

Dewey Decimal361.1

Table Of ContentBRIEF 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

SynopsisA 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.

LC Classification NumberHN59.2