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Every chapter defines the nature of the social problem in a global context as well as U.S. The text explores each of the three major theoretical explanations (in a balanced manner), describes the consequences of the problem, and provides alternatives solutions and policies. In the midst of this macro analysis the authors use pedagogy to bring the micro application alive, e.g. The Human Side and Self and Society so that the students can apply and understand the social problem.

Thinking about Social Problems

1

(25)

SECTION 1 Problems of Well-Being

26

(130)

Illness and the Health Care Crisis

28

(36)

Alcohol and Other Drugs

64

(27)

Crime and Violence

91

(28)

Family Problems

119

(37)

SECTION 2 Problems of Human Diversity

156

(124)

The Young and the Old

158

(26)

Race and Ethnic Relations

184

(36)

Gender Inequality

220

(27)

Sexual Orientation

247

(33)

SECTION 3 Problems of Inequality and Power

280

(130)

The Haves and the Have-Nots

282

(36)

Work and Unemployment

318

(36)

Problems in Education

354

(26)

Cities in Crisis

380

(30)

SECTION 4 Problems of Modernization

410

(2)

Population and Environmental Problems

412

(41)

Science and Technology

453

(27)

Conflict around the World

480

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