For Social Problems courses.
This best-selling introduction to social problems opens with an overview of the sociological tools and perspectives that are used in the study of social problems. The text provides a solid foundation by discussing fundamental changes and problems in the four basic social institutions—economy, government, education, and family—before examining more specific topics, such as health care or poverty.
- ISBN10 0130413739
- ISBN13 9780130413734
- Publish Date 25 February 2002
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 6 May 2007
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Pearson
- Edition 8th edition
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 655
- Language English