Social problems : a down-to-earth approach

著者

• Henslin, James M.
• Fowler, Lori Ann

書誌事項

Social problems : a down-to-earth approach

Pearson, c2010

9th ed. / James M. Henslin, Lori Ann Fowler

• : pbk

注記

"International edition"--Cover

Includes bibliographical references and index

内容説明・目次

内容説明

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.

目次

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

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詳細情報

• NII書誌ID(NCID): BB04247902
• ISBN:
  • 9780205705047
• 出版国コード: us
• タイトル言語コード: eng
• 本文言語コード: eng
• 出版地: Boston, Mass.
• ページ数/冊数: xxxii, 602 p.
• 大きさ: 28 cm
• 分類:
  • DC22 : 361.1
• 件名:
  • LCSH : Social problems
  • LCSH : United States -- Social conditions -- 1980-