ISBN: 9781483369372

With a clear an upbeat voice, Anna Leon-Guerrero's Social Problems: Community, Policy and Social Action, Fifth Edition, challenges readers to see the social and structural forces that det… More...

With a clear an upbeat voice, Anna Leon-Guerrero's Social Problems: Community, Policy and Social Action, Fifth Edition, challenges readers to see the social and structural forces that determine our social problems; to consider various poicies and programs that attempt to address these problems; and to recognize social problems in their own community, and learn how they can be part of the solution: Key features: Four theoretical perspectives for each problem studied: conflict, social interactionist, functionalist and feminist Starts with the basis of social inequality--how social class and poverty, race and ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, and age can determine our life chances. Voices in the Community - a section in each chapter offering testimony from those experiencing or doing something about social problems A strong U.S. focus with a global perspective interwoven where appropriate. Internet and community exercises at the end of each chapter to present the opportunity for further research and direct community involvement. What Does it Mean to Me? A feature that brings the analysis of the problem being studied down to the level of the individual. End of chapter Community, Policy and Social Action sections focuse on social policy, advocacy, and community innovation in response to social problems. New to this Edition: Exploring Social Problems--a new feature in every chapter that uses maps, graphs, and tables to tell a story about one social problem with data. Life After College--focuses on graduates who are using the skills learned in their sociology classes in their careers. New and expanded topics include: the 1.5 generation, cultural norms and sex education, the living wage movement, the boundry-less workplace, racial profiling, climate change, the Affordable Care Act, same-sex-marriage rights, and immigration policy. Media ><

2011, ISBN: 9781483369372

lulu.com, 2011. Paperback. New. 210 pages. 8.11x5.83x0.39 inches., lulu.com, 2011, SAGE Publications, Inc. 5. Good. Good. Ship within 24hrs. Satisfaction 100% guaranteed. APO/FPO addr… More...

lulu.com, 2011. Paperback. New. 210 pages. 8.11x5.83x0.39 inches., lulu.com, 2011, SAGE Publications, Inc. 5. Good. Good. Ship within 24hrs. Satisfaction 100% guaranteed. APO/FPO addresses supported, SAGE Publications, Inc<

ISBN: 9781483369372

SAGE Publications, Inc. 5. Acceptable. Acceptable. Ship within 24hrs. Satisfaction 100% guaranteed. APO/FPO addresses supported, SAGE Publications, Inc