Social Problems: A Down-to-Earth Approach: International Edition

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This theoretically balanced text provides the latest research findings and a consistent structure to help students analyze major social problems facing the United States. The authors present both sides of an argument with a neutral voice and use a "down-to-earth" writing style.

When students complete this text, not only do they 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, then, can penetrate students’ thinking and give shape to their views of the world.

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Specificații

ISBN-13: 9780205705047
ISBN-10: 0205705049
Pagini: 640
Dimensiuni: 216 x 276 mm
Greutate: 1.27 kg
Ediția:9Nouă
Editura: Pearson Education
Colecția Pearson Education
Locul publicării:Upper Saddle River, United States

Cuprins

IN THIS SECTION:
1.) BRIEF
2.) COMPREHENSIVE

BRIEF TABLE OF CONTENTS:

Chapter 1: How Sociologists View Social Problems: The Abortion Dilemma
Chapter 2: Interpreting Social Problems: Aging
Chapter 3: Sexual Social Problems
Chapter 4: Alcohol and Other Drugs
Chapter 5: Violence in Society: Rape and Murder
Chapter 6: Crime and Criminal Justice
Chapter 7: Economic Problems: Wealth and Poverty
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 Issues
Chapter 13: The Environmental Crisis
Chapter 14: War, Terrorism, and the Balance of Power

COMPREHENSIVE TABLE OF CONTENTS:

Chapter 1: How Sociologists View Social Problems: The Abortion Dilemma
The Sociological Imagination
            What Is the Sociological Imagination?
What Is a Social Problem?
            The Characteristics of Social Problems
The Natural History of Social Problems: Four Stages
         The First Stage: Defining the Problem, the Emergence of Leaders, and Beginning to Organize
            The Second Stage: Crafting an Official Response
            The Third Stage: Reacting to the Official Response
            The Fourth Stage: Developing Alternative Strategies
The Role of Sociology in Social Problems
            Sociology as a Tool for Breaking Through Emotions and Defenses
            Sociology and Common Sense
            Methods for Studying Social Problems
            Should Sociologists Take Sides
SUMMARY AND REVIEW

Chapter 2: Interpreting Social Problems: Aging
Sociological Theories and Social Problems
Functionalism and Social Problems
            Introducing Functionalism
            The Development of Functionalism
            Applying Functionalism to Social Problems
            Functionalism and Social Problems: A Summary
Conflict Theory and Social Problems
            Introducing Conflict Theory
            The Development of Conflict Theory
            Applying Conflict Theory to Social Problems
            Conflict Theory and Social Problems: A Summary
            Introducing Feminist Theory
            The Development of Feminist Theory
            Applying Feminist Theory to Social Problems
Symbolic Interactionism and Social Problems
            Introducing Symbolic Interactionism
            The Development of Symbolic Interactionism
            Applying Symbolic Interactionism to Social Problems
            Symbolic Interactionism and Social Problems: A Summary
The Future of the Problem: The Pendulum Swings
            Changing Objective Conditions and Subjective Concerns
            The Emerging Struggle
SUMMARY AND REVIEW
Key Terms
Thinking Critically About Chapter 2
By the Numbers

Chapter 3: Social Problems Related to Sexual Behavior
Objective Conditions and Subjective Concerns
Prostitution
            Background: Getting the Larger Picture
            Prostitution Viewed Theoretically: Applying Functionalism
            Research on Prostitution
Pornography
            Background: Getting the Larger Picture
            Pornography Viewed Theoretically: Applying Symbolic Interactionism
            Controversy and Research on Pornography
Social Policy
            The Question of Making Consensual Behavior Illegal
            Alternatives to Making Consensual Behavior Illegal
The Future of the Problem
            Prostitution and the Future
            Pornography and the Future
SUMMARY AND REVIEW

Chapter 4: Alcohol and Other Drugs
The Problem in Sociological Perspective
            Background of the Problem
            Attempts to Deal with the Problem
The Scope of the Problem
            The Social Problem and the Pro-Drug Orientation of U.S. Society
            Drug Abuse as Personal or Social Problem
            Addiction and Dependence
Looking at the Problem Theoretically
            Symbolic Interactionism
            Functionalism
            Conflict Theory
Research Findings: The Use and Abuse of Drugs
            Medicalizing Human Problems
            Illegal Drug Use by Students
            The Effects of Drugs
Research Findings: The Recreational Mood Elevators
            Alcohol
            Nicotine
Research Findings: The Hallucinogens
            LSD
            Peyote and Mescaline
            Psilocybin
            PCP
            Ecstasy
Research Findings: The Amphetamines, Barbiturates, and Heroin
            Amphetamines
            Barbiturates
            Heroin
Research Findings: Narcotics, Crime, and the Law
Social Policy
            The Dilemmas of Social Policy
The Future of the Problem
SUMMARY AND REVIEW

Chapter 5: Violence in Society: Rape and Murder
The Problem in Sociological Perspective
            The Sociological Perspective on Violence
The Scope of the Problem
            What Makes Violence a Social Problem?
Looking at the Problem Theoretically
            Nonsociological Theories
            Symbolic Interactionism
            Functionalism
            Conflict Theory
            Research Findings
Rape
            The Natural History of Rape as a Social Problem
            The Social Patterns of Rape
            Profiling the Rapist
            Reactions to Rape
Murder
            The Social Patterns of Murder
            Explaining Social Patterns
Social Policy
            Global Concerns: Preventing Violence
The Future of the Problem
SUMMARY AND REVIEW

Chapter 6: Crime and Criminal Justice
The Problem in Sociological Perspective
The Scope of the Problem
            Crime as a Social Problem
Looking at the Problem Theoretically
            Symbolic Interactionism
            Functionalism
            Conflict Theory
Types of Crime
         Juvenile Delinquency
            White-Collar Crime
            Professional and Organized Crime
            Political Crime
The Criminal Justice System
         The Criminal Justice System as a Social Problem
            The Sting of Justice
            Bias in the Criminal Justice System
            The Death Penalty
            The Prison Experience
Social Policy
The Future of the Problem
SUMMARY AND REVIEW

Chapter 7: Economic Problems: Wealth and Poverty
The Problem in Sociological Perspective
            Economic Systems and Changes
            Economic Problems Facing the United States
            The Nature of Poverty
The Scope of the Problem
            Subjective Concerns and Objective Conditions
            The Situation Today
            Social Inequality
            Distribution of Income and Wealth
            The Impact of Poverty
Looking at the Problem Theoretically
            Symbolic Interactionism
            Changing Meanings of Poverty
            Functionalism
            Conflict Theory
            Summary of Theoretical Approaches
Research Findings
            Who Are the Poor?
            Is There a Culture of Poverty?
            Who Rules America?
            Inequality and Global Power
Social Policy
            Historical Changes in Social Policy
            Progressive Taxation
            Public Assistance Programs
            The Feminization of Poverty
            Private Agencies and Volunteer Organizations
            The Purpose of Helping the Poor
            Providing Jobs
            Education Accounts
            Giving the Poor More Money
The Future of the Problem
SUMMARY AND REVIEW

Chapter 8: Racial-Ethnic Relations
The Problem in Sociological Perspective
The Scope of the Problem
            What Is the Problem?
Looking at the Problem Theoretically
            Symbolic Interactionism
            Functionalism
            Conflict Theory
            Summary of Theoretical Approaches
Research Findings
            Native Americans
            Latinos (Hispanics)
            African Americans
            Asian Americans
Social Policy
            Encouraging Cultural Pluralism
            Preventing Discrimination
            The Dilemma of Affirmative Action
            Principles for Improving Relations
The Future of the Problem
SUMMARY AND REVIEW

Chapter 9: Inequalities of Gender and Sexual Orientation
The Problem in Sociological Perspective
The Scope of the Problem
Looking at the Problem Theoretically
            Symbolic Interactionism
            Functionalism
            Conflict Theory
Research Findings
            Are There Natural Differences Between the Sexes?
            Everyday Life
            Education
            The Mass Media
            The World of Politics
            The World of Work
            Why Is Our Workforce Segregated by Sex?
            Sexual Harassment
Homosexuality
            Background: Getting the Larger Picture
            Homosexuality Viewed Theoretically: Applying Conflict Theory
            Research on Homosexuality
            Homosexuality and the Future
            Violence Against Women
Social Policy
            Irreconcilable Ideologies
The Future of the Problem
SUMMARY AND REVIEW

Chapter 10: Medical Care: Physical and Mental Illness
The Problem in Sociological Perspective
            The Social Nature of Health and Illness
            The Social Organization of Medicine as a Source of Problems
The Scope of the Problem
            Physical Illness as a Social Problem
            Mental Illness as a Social Problem
Looking at the Problem Theoretically
            Symbolic Interactionism
            Functionalism
            Conflict Theory
Research Findings
            An Overview of Physical Health Problems
            How Disease is Related to Behavior and Environment: The Case of HIV/AIDS
            Social Inequalities in Physical Illness
            Social Inequalities in Mental Illness
Social Policy
            Being Paid to Stay Healthy
            Prepaid Medical Care: The Example of Managed Care
            Physician Assistants
            Training Physicians
            Domiciliary Care
            Preventive Medicine
            Humanizing Health Care
            Self-Care Groups
The Future of the Problem
            Technology
            Redirecting Medicine
            The Potential
SUMMARY AND REVIEW

Chapter 11: The Changing Family
The Problem in Sociological Perspective
            Effects of the Industrial Revolution on the Family
The Scope of the Problem
            Divorce
            One-Parent Families
            Other Problems
Looking at the Problem Theoretically: Why is Divorce Common?
            Symbolic Interactionism
            Functionalism
            Conflict and Feminist Theory
Research Findings
            Cohabitation and the Marrying at a Later Age
            Child-Free Couples
            The Mythical Child
            Family Violence
            Sexual Abuse in the Family
            Old Age and Widowhood
            The Death of the Family?
Social Policy
The Future of the Problem
SUMMARY AND REVIEW

Chapter 12: Urbanization and Population Issues
Urbanization Sociological Perspective
The Scope of the Problem
Looking at the Problem Theoretically
            Symbolic Interactionism
            Functionalism
            Conflict Theory
Research Findings
            Alienation in the City
            Community in the City
            The Decline of the Central City
            Youth Gangs
            Schools
            Riots
            The City in Change
            The Megalopolis
Social Policy
            Specific Programs
            Educating the Poor
The Future of the Problem
Population in Sociological Perspective
The Scope of the Problem
Looking at the Problem Theoretically
            Symbolic Interactionism
            Functionalism
            Conflict Theory
Research Findings
            The New Malthusians
            The Anti-Malthusians
            Has the Population Explosion Peaked?
            Problems in Forecasting Population Growth
            Does the United States Have a Population Problem?
Social Policy
            Exporting Western Agriculture
            Policy Implications of the Anti-Malthusians
            Policy Implications of the New Malthusians
            Restructuring Global Markets
            Illegal Immigration
The Future of the Problem
            The New Malthusian Viewpoint
            The Anti-Malthusian Viewpoint
            The Long-Term Anti-Malthusian Viewpoint
SUMMARY AND REVIEW

Chapter 13: The Environmental Crisis
The Problem in Sociological Perspective
            Environmental Destruction in the Past: The Myth of the Noble Savage
            The Tragedy of the Commons
The Scope of the Problem
            “Everything is Connected to Everything Else”
Looking at the Problem Theoretically
            Symbolic Interactionism
            Functionalism
            Conflict Theory
Research Findings
            Air Pollution
            Land Pollution
            Water Pollution
            Chemical Pollution
            Nuclear Pollution
            Food Pollution
            Pollution in the Industrializing Nations
            Getting the Other Side
            Of Special Concern: The Tropical Rain Forests
            Energy and Resources
            Reconciling the Positions
Social Policy
            Oppositional Viewpoints and Overarching Solutions
            Pollution
            Energy
            Moral Issues in a Global Age
The Future of the Problem
            Energy
            Pollution
SUMMARY AND REVIEW

Chapter 14: War, Terrorism, and the Balance of Power

The Problem in Sociological Perspective
            Why is War Common?
            Why Do Some Groups Choose War?
The Scope of the Problem
            War in the History of the West
            Measuring War in Terms of Deaths
Looking at the Problem Theoretically
            Symbolic Interactionism
            Functionalism
            Conflict Theory
            The Military Machine Today
Research Findings
            What Reduces War?
            The Costs of War
            The Military-Industrial Complex
            The Possibility of Accidental War
            Biological and Chemical Warfare
            Terrorism
Social Policy
            Political Terrorism
            Nuclear Warfare and the Elusive Path to Peace
The Future of the Problem
SUMMARY AND REVIEW

Notă biografică

James M. Henslin, who was born in Minnesota, graduated from high school and junior college in California and from college in Indiana. Awarded scholarships, he earned his Master’s and doctorate degrees in sociology at Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri. After this, he was awarded a postdoctoral fellowship from the National Institute of Mental Health, and spent a year studying how people adjust to the suicide of a family member. His primary interests in sociology are the sociology of everyday life, deviance, and international relations. Among his numerous books are Sociology: A-Down-to-Earth Approach (Allyn & Bacon, available in three versions); Social Problems (Allyn & Bacon); and Down-to-Earth Sociology: Introductory Readings (Free Press). He has also published widely in sociology journals, including Social Problems and American Journal of Sociology.

While a graduate student, Jim Henslin taught at the University of Missouri at St. Louis. After completing his doctorate, he joined the faculty at Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville, where he is Professor Emeritus of Sociology. His two favorite activities are writing and traveling. He especially enjoys visiting and living in other cultures, for this brings him face to face with behaviors and ways of thinking that he cannot take for granted, experiences that “make sociological principles come alive.”

Lori Ann Fowler is a tenured, Full Professor of Sociology at Tarrant County College. She received her Ph.D. in Sociology from the University of North Texas in 2008, and an MA and BA in Sociology from California State University, Fullerton. In addition to TCC, Dr. Fowler has taught at Texas Christian University and the University of Texas at Arlington. Lori began teaching Sociology courses in the fall of 1995. She has published numerous academic works, and has served more than 500 volunteer service hours among numerous non-profit organizations: the Alliance for Children, the Samaritan House, the Union Gospel Mission, Open Arms, the Battered Women’s Shelter, the Northeast Emergency Distribution Center, Women for Women, Christmas Providers, and the American Red Cross.

Lori has been very active in administration and leadership development as a member of the Consortium Leadership and Renewal Academy, the Service Learning Inter-Institute Collaborative, the Leadership Institute and the Speakers Bureau. She is a member of the American Sociological Association, the Pacific Sociological Association, the Alliance Education and Consulting Institute, TCCTA, Phi Theta Kappa, and North Texas Exes. Her research areas include cosmetic surgery and homelessness. She has been nominated a Piper Professor three times, received the NISOD Excellence Award, received Outstanding Teacher of the Year, won Best Lecturer, and has been nominated Who’s Who among America’s Teachers eight years in a row.

Caracteristici

Introduces students to the study of social problems:

An emphasis on theory and research consistently demonstrates how to apply sociological theories to social problems:
- Analyzes the latest research and social trends to give direction to social problem.
- 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
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.
- Through out the text, these theories are applied to each social problem, providing a cohesive understanding of what otherwise might appear to be a disparate collection of problematic events and issues.

Pedagogical Features
After the first three chapters, Social Problems uses the following framework to analyze each social problem:

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.
The Problem in Sociological Perspective - By presenting a broad sociological background, the authors sets the stage for understanding the social problem.
The Scope of the Problem - This section presents basic data on the extent or severity of the problem. It allows students to grasp the problem’s wider ramifications.
Looking at the Problem Theoretically - The authors presents a theoretical analysis of the problem or some major aspect of it. The authors usually begin on a more personal level, with symbolic interaction theory, and then moves from there to functional theory, and conclude with the perspective of conflict theory.
Research Findings - Both current and classic sociological studies are discussed —and, where relevant, studies from other academic disciplines as well. To allow students to become more familiar with primary research, the authors present many sociological studies in detail.
In addition, a feature written by researchers themselves, Spotlight on Research boxes, helps students understand how the researcher’s personal background leads to interest in a social problem and how research on social problems is actually done.
Social Policy - This section focuses on actions that have been taken or could be taken to try to solve the social problem. The authors often spells out the assumptions on which these policies are based and the dilemmas that they create.
The Future of the Problem - Because students want to know what lies ahead of them in life, the authors conclude with an overview of the direction that the problem is likely to take, given what we now know about the problem’s dimensions and trends.
Summary and Review To reinforce what the students are learning, the authors provide a succinct point-by-point summary of the main ideas in the chapter. Students also find this summary helpful for review purposes, especially in preparing for tests. Some students also find it useful as a preview of the chapter, reading the summary before they read the chapter.
Key Terms When a term first appears in the text, it is set in bold type and is defined in context. Key terms are also listed and defined at the end of each chapter.
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.

Caracteristici noi

ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGES

Feminist theory, presented within the context of conflict theory, is introduced in Chapter 2, and drawn upon as appropriate throughout the text.
Chapter 3: Coverage of homosexuality, part of this chapter in previous editions, has been moved to Chapter 9. The new Chapter 3 focuses on, and is entitled, Social Problems Related to Sexual Behavior.
Chapter 9: Inequalities of Gender and Sexual Orientation, contains a revised discussion of homosexuality as an issue of discrimination, and as a source of controversy in some social and political spheres.
Chapter 12: Urbanization and Population Issues. Previously in two separate chapters, these two topics have been combined, to better highlight where they intersect.

NEW FEATURES IN THE NINTH EDITION

See For Yourself. See For Yourself provides information on Internet sites that will allow students to further explore topics in the chapter.
By the Numbers. By the Numbers pulls key data and statistics from the tables, figures, and text references in the chapter, and presents the data in list form. By the Numbers offers a numerical representation of some of the key changes in our society.

ONLINE RESOURCE
MySocLab. This online resource complete with ebook will be offered to accompany this title upon publication. Visit www.mysoclab.com and click "Take a Tour" to learn more.

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