Social Problems is a contemporary collection of articles covering core issues within the broad topic of social problems. The book is intended to supplement core courses in the Sociology curriculum titled Social Problems, Introductory Sociology, Principles of Sociology, among other similarly titled courses. The book has a 4-part structure of topics generally covered in social problems courses and texts: The Bases of Inequality, Our Social Institutions, Our Social and Physical Worlds, and Individual Action and Social Change. In total, there are 16 articles.
Social Problems is a contemporary collection of articles covering core issues within the broad topic of social problems. The book is intended to supplement core courses in the Sociology curriculum titled Social Problems, Introductory Sociology, Principles of Sociology, among other similarly titled courses. The book has a 4-part structure of topics generally covered in social problems courses and texts: The Bases of Inequality, Our Social Institutions, Our Social and Physical Worlds, and Individual Action and Social Change. In total, there are 16 articles.
CQ Researcher is the choice of librarians, researchers, and students seeking original, comprehensive reporting and analysis on the most vital issues shaping our world. Each weekly report offers in-depth, unbiased coverage of a single topic. Written by CQ Press's staff of experienced reporters, these reports provide up-to-date information on a wide range of social, economic, political, environmental, and international issues.
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Annotated Contents Preface Contributors THE BASES OF INEQUALITY Social Class and Poverty 1. Global Food Crisis: What's Causing the Rising Prices? - Marcia Clemmitt Race and Ethnicity 2. Affirmative Action: Is It Time to End Racial Preferences? - Peter Katel Gender 3. Gender Pay Gap: Are Women Paid Fairly in the Workplace? - Thomas J. Billitteri Sexual Orientation 4. Gay Marriage Showdowns: Will Voters Bar Marriage for Same-Sex Couples? - Kenneth Jost Age and Aging 5. Aging Baby Boomers: Will the 'Youth Generation' Redefine Old Age? - Alan Greenblatt OUR SOCIAL INSTITUTIONS Families 6. Future of Marriage: Is Traditional Matrimony Going Out of Style? - David Masci Education 7. Student Aid: Will Many Low-Income Students Be Left Out? - Marcia Clemmitt Work and the Economy 8. Public-Works Projects: Do They Stimulate the Economy More Than Tax Cuts? - Marcia Clemmitt Health and Medicine 9. Universal Coverage: Will All Americans Finally Get Health Insurance? - Marcia Clemmitt The Media 10. Television's Future: Will TV Remain the Dominant Mass Medium? - Alan Greenblatt OUR SOCIAL AND PHYSICAL WORLDS Alcohol and Drug Abuse 11. Drinking on Campus: Have Efforts to Reduce Alcohol Abuse Failed? - Barbara Mantel Crime and Criminal Justice 12. Juvenile Justice: Are Sentencing Policies Too Harsh? - Peter Katel Cities and Suburbs 13. Rebuilding New Orleans: Should Flood-Prone Areas Be Redeveloped? - Peter Katel The Environment 14. Regulating Toxic Chemicals: Do We Know Enough About Chemical Risks? - Jennifer Weeks War and Terrorism 15. Cost of the Iraq War: Are Economic Woes a Casualty of Unexpectedly High Costs? - Peter Katel INDIVIDUAL ACTION AND SOCIAL CHANGE Social Problems and Social Action 16. The Obama Presidency: Can Barack Obama Deliver the Change He Promises? - Kenneth Jost and the CQ Researcher Staff
Annotated Contents Preface Contributors THE BASES OF INEQUALITY Social Class and Poverty 1. Global Food Crisis: What's Causing the Rising Prices? - Marcia Clemmitt Race and Ethnicity 2. Affirmative Action: Is It Time to End Racial Preferences? - Peter Katel Gender 3. Gender Pay Gap: Are Women Paid Fairly in the Workplace? - Thomas J. Billitteri Sexual Orientation 4. Gay Marriage Showdowns: Will Voters Bar Marriage for Same-Sex Couples? - Kenneth Jost Age and Aging 5. Aging Baby Boomers: Will the 'Youth Generation' Redefine Old Age? - Alan Greenblatt OUR SOCIAL INSTITUTIONS Families 6. Future of Marriage: Is Traditional Matrimony Going Out of Style? - David Masci Education 7. Student Aid: Will Many Low-Income Students Be Left Out? - Marcia Clemmitt Work and the Economy 8. Public-Works Projects: Do They Stimulate the Economy More Than Tax Cuts? - Marcia Clemmitt Health and Medicine 9. Universal Coverage: Will All Americans Finally Get Health Insurance? - Marcia Clemmitt The Media 10. Television's Future: Will TV Remain the Dominant Mass Medium? - Alan Greenblatt OUR SOCIAL AND PHYSICAL WORLDS Alcohol and Drug Abuse 11. Drinking on Campus: Have Efforts to Reduce Alcohol Abuse Failed? - Barbara Mantel Crime and Criminal Justice 12. Juvenile Justice: Are Sentencing Policies Too Harsh? - Peter Katel Cities and Suburbs 13. Rebuilding New Orleans: Should Flood-Prone Areas Be Redeveloped? - Peter Katel The Environment 14. Regulating Toxic Chemicals: Do We Know Enough About Chemical Risks? - Jennifer Weeks War and Terrorism 15. Cost of the Iraq War: Are Economic Woes a Casualty of Unexpectedly High Costs? - Peter Katel INDIVIDUAL ACTION AND SOCIAL CHANGE Social Problems and Social Action 16. The Obama Presidency: Can Barack Obama Deliver the Change He Promises? - Kenneth Jost and the CQ Researcher Staff
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