Social Problems and the Quality of Life

Social Problems and the Quality of Life
Author: Robert Lauer
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Humanities/Social Sciences/Languages
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2010-06-08
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 9780073528281

Social Problems and the Quality of Life focuses on the ways in which social problems affect the quality of life. It begins by defining social problems and discussing the tools needed to understand and respond to problems. It then moves on to an examination of specific problems in terms of: the nature and extent of the problem; how the problem affects people's quality of life; the structural and social psychological factors that cause and tend to perpetuate the problem; and what can be done to resolve the problem. Along with the discussion, a number of learning aids makes this text personal, practical, and an interactive learning experience.

Social Problems and the Quality of Life

Social Problems and the Quality of Life
Author: Robert H. Lauer
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Humanities, Social Sciences & World Languages
Total Pages: 630
Release: 2003-07-01
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 9780072878837

Focusing on quality of life, this text defines what a social problem is and then addresses specific issues like how to gain a sociological understanding of social problems. It details key approaches to social problems and discusses the social problems that most acutely impact the quality of our lives.

Social Problems and the Quality of Life

Social Problems and the Quality of Life
Author: Robert Lauer
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Humanities/Social Sciences/Languages
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2007-09-26
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 9780073380124

Focusing on quality of life, this text defines what a social problem is and then addresses specific issues—for example, how can one gain a sociological understanding of social problems? What kinds of critical thinking should one engage in and what kinds should one avoid in attempting to understand social problems? How is the quality of one's life affected by particular problems? What causes these problems and how can we resolve them? Part One establishes key approaches to social problems; the remaining parts discuss the social problems that most acutely impact the quality of our lives.

Social Problems and the Quality of Life

Social Problems and the Quality of Life
Author: LAUER
Publisher:
Total Pages: 592
Release: 2018-01-24
Genre: Quality of life
ISBN: 9781260091601

Social Problems and the Quality of Life is a thought-provoking text providing thorough coverage of the social problems that most acutely impact the quality of our lives. Chapters define what a social problem is, and address a number of questions crucial to understanding social problems. Learning is supported through several pedagogical features such as Global Comparison boxes and public policy sections, as well as study questions, internet resources, and ample review materials. These sources all combine to paint a complete picture of how to understand the unique social problems of today's world.

GEN CMB Social Problems and the Quality of Life; CNCT+

GEN CMB Social Problems and the Quality of Life; CNCT+
Author: Robert H. Lauer
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2014-10-20
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 9781259578687

Social Problems and the Quality of Life is a thought-provoking text providing thorough coverage of the social problems that most acutely impact the quality of our lives. Chapters define what a social problem is, and address a number of questions crucial to understanding social problems. Learning is supported through several pedagogical features such as Global Comparison boxes and public policy sections, as well as study questions, internet resources, and ample review materials. McGraw-Hill Connect® is a subscription-based learning service accessible online through your personal computer or tablet. Choose this option if your instructor will require Connect to be used in the course. Your subscription to Connect includes the following: • SmartBook® - an adaptive digital version of the course textbook that personalizes your reading experience based on how well you are learning the content. • Access to your instructor’s homework assignments, quizzes, syllabus, notes, reminders, and other important files for the course. • Progress dashboards that quickly show how you are performing on your assignments and tips for improvement. • The option to purchase (for a small fee) a print version of the book. This binder-ready, loose-leaf version includes free shipping. Complete system requirements to use Connect can be found here: http://www.mheducation.com/highered/platforms/connect/training-support-students.html

Encyclopedia of Social Problems

Encyclopedia of Social Problems
Author: Vincent N. Parrillo
Publisher: SAGE
Total Pages: 1209
Release: 2008-05-22
Genre: Reference
ISBN: 1412941652

From terrorism to social inequality and from health care to environmental issues, social problems affect us all. The Encyclopedia will offer an interdisciplinary perspective into these and many other social problems that are a continuing concern in our lives, whether we confront them on a personal, local, regional, national, or global level.

Looseleaf for Social Problems and the Quality of Life

Looseleaf for Social Problems and the Quality of Life
Author: Robert Lauer
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
Total Pages: 576
Release: 2015-06-26
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 9781259684180

Social Problems and the Quality of Life is a thought-provoking text providing thorough coverage of the social problems that most acutely impact the quality of our lives. Chapters define what a social problem is, and address a number of questions crucial to understanding social problems. Learning is supported through several pedagogical features such as Global Comparison boxes and public policy sections, as well as study questions, internet resources, and ample review materials.

Social Problems

Social Problems
Author: Joel M. Charon
Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing Company
Total Pages: 534
Release: 2005-05
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9780495004608

A unique and groundbreaking collection of 54 articles organized in 11 thematic sections, SOCIAL PROBLEMS: READINGS WITH FOUR QUESTIONS 2e takes a structural/conflict approach yet lets the voices of those impacted by social problems be heard. The articles are a mix of classic and contemporary readings, covering a wide range of issues in the United States and the world. The introductory article, written by Joel Charon, focuses on four questions that students are urged to apply throughout the reader: What is the problem? What makes the problem a "social problem"? What causes the problem? What can be done? This four questions approach gives students a consistent sociological framework within which to analyze social problems. The articles have been painstakingly selected to hold student interest, highlight contemporary social problems, and help professors show students how to think sociologically about the social problems around us.

Social Problems

Social Problems
Author: John J. Macionis
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2010
Genre: Social problems
ISBN: 9780205749003

Macionis's Social Problems is the only social problems text that explains how society frames social problems and solutions through politics. The text analyzes social issues and policies, using the concepts of sociological theory and the everyday language of politics. This text helps students understand the attitudes and values that define the political spectrum in the United States. Once students know how social problems are defined by our society through politics, and how the policies to solve these problems are developed, students are able to become involved in solving social problems through activism and political involvement.