CiNii 図書 - Understanding social problems : issues in social policy

The study of social problems is a major theme in undergraduate programmes in social policy, sociology and professional courses in health and social care. It also forms a key element of assessment in many applied social studies programmes. Understanding Social Problems looks at the key social problems confronting contemporary society, ranging from child poverty and divorce to community safety and drug abuse. Each chapter is written by an expert in that particular field. Contributors examine how social problems have been conceptualized within sociology and social policy and the varying approaches of policy analysts. The book includes substantive studies of current and emerging issues and explores the role of the media in the presentation and discussion of social problems and policy responses. It also highlights the links between the analysis of social problems and policy formation. Accessible, student-friendly, and with a range of helpful pedagogical tools, Understanding Social Problems fills an important gap in the textbook literature.

List of Figures. List of Tables. About the Contributors. Guide to the Book. Social Problems in Social Policy: An Introduction: Margaret May (London Guildhall University), Robert Page (University of Leicester) and Edward Brunsdon (London Guildhall University. Part I: Studying Social Problems:1. Social Problems: Sociological Perspectives: John Clarke (Open University). 2. The Exploration of Social Problems in the Field of Social Policy: Robert Page (University of Leicester). Part II: Social Policy, Social Problems:The Family: 3. Family Change and Lone Parents as a Social Problem: Jane Lewis (University of Oxford). 4. Caring and Dependency: Age and Disability: John Baldock (University of Kent at Canterbury). 5. Domestic Violence: Lorraine Radford (University of Surrey). Poverty and Social Exclusion: 6. The Changing Face of Poverty: David Donnison (Glasgow University). 7. Child Poverty and the Policy Response: Karen Rowlingson (University of Bath). 8. Homelessness: Mark Liddiard (University of Kent). 9. Income and Wealth: Paul Spicker (University of Dundee). Health: 10. Health Inequalities: Helen Jones (Goldsmiths College, University of London). 11. Mental Disorder: Pauline Prior (Queen's University of Belfast, Northern Ireland). 12. Problematic Identities and Health: David Kelleher (London Guildhall University). Community Problems: 13. The Problematic Community: Susanne MacGregor (Middlesex University, London). 14. Safe and Sound? Crime, Disorder and Community Safety: Dee Cook (University of Wolverhampton). 15. Drugs and Drug Misuse: Arthur Gould (Loughborough University). Part III: Reporting Social Problems:16. Press-Ganged! Media Reporting of Social Work and Child Abuse: Bob Franklin (Sheffield University) and Nigel Parton (University of Huddersfield). 17. Defrauding the Community? The Abuse of Welfare: Hartley Dean (University of Luton). 18. Ways of Seeing: The News Media and Racist Violence: Eugene McLaughlin (Open University) and Karim Murji (University of Surrey, Roehampton). Part IV: Consumer Protection in Social Policy:19. Protecting the 'Vulnerable': Welfare and Consumer Protection: Margaret May (London Guildhall University). 20. Food and the Environment: Meg Huby (University of York). Index.

巻冊次: : pbk ISBN 9780631220305

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This up-to-date and accessible text fills an important gap in the market by introducing students to social policy perspectives on social problems. Written in an accessible, student-friendly style, using subheadings, boxed material, tables, and up-to-date examples Each chapter includes a brief outline of the issues to be explored and question sections to help learning, develop evaluative skills and encourage project work Includes an annotated guide to further reading, helpful internet addresses, and a bibliography of sources cited Chapters can be used independently or in conjunction with others addressing related questions

List of Figures. List of Tables. About the Contributors. Guide to the Book. Social Problems in Social Policy: An Introduction (Margaret May, Robert Page and Edward Brunsdon). PART ONE. STUDYING SOCIAL PROBLEMS. 1. Social Problems: Sociological Perspectives (John Clarke). 2. The Exploration of Social Problems in the Field of Social Policy (Robert Page). PART TWO. SOCIAL POLICY, SOCIAL PROBLEMS. The Family. 3. Family Change and Lone Parents as a Social Problem (Jane Lewis). 4. Caring and Dependency: Age and Disability (John Baldock). 5. Domestic Violence (Lorraine Radford). Poverty and Social Exclusion. 6. The Changing Face of Poverty (David Donnison). 7. Child Poverty and the Policy Response (Karen Rowlingson). 8. Homelessness (Mark Liddiard). 9. Income and Wealth (Paul Spicker). Health. 10. Health Inequalities (Helen Jones). 11. Mental Disorder (Pauline Prior). 12. Problematic Identities and Health (David Kelleher). Community Problems. 13. The Problematic Community (Susanne MacGregor). 14. Safe and Sound? Crime, Disorder and Community Safety Policies (Dee Cook). 15. Drugs and Drug Misuse (Arthur Gould). PART THREE. REPORTING SOCIAL PROBLEMS. 16. Press-Ganged! Media Reporting of Social Work and Child Abuse (Bob Franklin and Nigel Parton). 17. Defrauding the Community? The Abuse of Welfare (Hartley Dean). 18. Ways of Seeing: The News Media and Racist Violence (Eugene MLaughlin and Karim Murji). PART FOUR. CONSUMER PROTECTION IN SOCIAL POLICY. 19. Protecting the 'Vulnerable': Welfare and Consumer Protection (Margaret May). 20. Food and the Environment (Meg Huby). Index.

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