Contemporary Societies: Problems and Prospects

Politics & Social Sciences

Curran, Daniel J.

Social Sciences

Pearson College Div

Building on the success of previous editions, Curran and Renzetti have meticulously revised Social 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.

Social problems: Society in crisis

Allyn and Bacon

Social Problems

Renzetti, Claire M.

Allyn&Bacon

Social Problems: Society in Crisis

Anthropology

<p>"Theories of Crime" provides a comprehensive examination of major theories of crime - biological/physiological, psychological/psychiatric and sociological - from a critical perspective. Special attention is given to issues of inequality, gender-related issues, cross-cultural/international issues and the relationship between theory, practice and public policy.</p>

Theories of Crime

Sociology

Living Sociology

This new edition features updated coverage of domestic abuse, the debates over welfare and health care reform, and the continuing debate on issues of violent crime. Text boxes feature groups and individuals who are dedicated to working on social problems; other boxes continue coverage of global problems and solutions, and highlight other relevant issues.

<p> This book provides an analysis of gender inequality that addresses how sexism affects both men and women. Consequences of gender inequality can be compounded by racism, social class inequality, ageism, and heterosexism; this revision has been praised by reviewers for its thorough coverage of the field, its readability, and its organization. The book is divided into three sections: Women and Men: What's the Difference?; Teaching Us to Know Our Respective Places; and Keeping Us in Our Respective Places. Anyone with an interest in gender roles in society. </p>

Women, Men, and Society (4th Edition)

Self-Help

Renzetti

Living Sociology, Second Edition, provides readers with an engaging introduction to sociology as a scientific discipline that produces useable and relevant knowledge. This comprehensive book covers the essential concepts and principles of sociology while affording special attention to diversity issues and intersecting social inequalities. Multicultural, global, and feminist perspectives on social life in the United States and in other societies are integrated throughout, helping to broaden readers' outlooks. A complementary emphasis on real world application encourages readers to see themselves in the course material and to extend their understanding of issues surrounding contemporary social policies. This highly readable yet challenging book invites readers to share the authors' enthusiasm for the significant role sociology plays in understanding today's world. The all new Interactive Companion CD-ROM (packaged with the book) features chapter-by-chapter learning objectives, interactive map activities, Internet activities, matching or association activities, reflective writing activities, critical thinking activities, audio and video clips, Weblinks, and practice tests. For anyone interested in sociology.

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