Building on the success of previous editions, Curran and Renzetti have meticulously revisedSocial Problems, updating and expanding existing coverage to ensure it is as up-to-date as possible. This edition includes new and updated coverage of such issues as welfare reform and welfare-to-work programs, terrorism, crime control policies (including the three strikes policy) gay marriages and the law, the abortion controversy, and health insurance. For anyone interested in sociology and social problems.