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The Study of Social Problems
Rubington, Earl; Weinberg, Martin
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Description for The Study of Social Problems
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Now in its seventh edition, The Study of Social Problems uses seven sociological perspectives—social pathology, social disorganization, value conflict, deviant behavior, labeling, the critical perspective, and social constructionism—to examine social problems. Focusing on theory, this critically acclaimed anthology distinguishes itself from other texts, which are organized topically. Each section opens with an overview of the perspective's major contributors, its history, and its main characteristics and closes with a critique of the perspective and questions for discussion. Thirty-six readings drawn from a wide range of primary sources illustrate and expand upon the key elements of each approach. The ... Read more
Now in its seventh edition, The Study of Social Problems uses seven sociological perspectives—social pathology, social disorganization, value conflict, deviant behavior, labeling, the critical perspective, and social constructionism—to examine social problems. Focusing on theory, this critically acclaimed anthology distinguishes itself from other texts, which are organized topically. Each section opens with an overview of the perspective's major contributors, its history, and its main characteristics and closes with a critique of the perspective and questions for discussion. Thirty-six readings drawn from a wide range of primary sources illustrate and expand upon the key elements of each approach. The ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Oxford University Press Inc United States
Number of pages
400
Condition
New
Number of Pages
400
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9780199731879
SKU
V9780199731879
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Reviews for The Study of Social Problems
The coverage of the theories is exceptional. I like the text because unlike its glossy high-cost competitors, it focuses on the essential things.
Annegret Staiger, Clarkson University
The theoretical coverage is outstanding! Very broad and presented in a way that students can understand and that allows for relatively easy comparing/contrasting. I would absolutely adopt a new edition because ... Read more
Annegret Staiger, Clarkson University
The theoretical coverage is outstanding! Very broad and presented in a way that students can understand and that allows for relatively easy comparing/contrasting. I would absolutely adopt a new edition because ... Read more