Contemporary social problems

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Using an eclectic and comprehensive blend of theoretical viewpoints to analyze contemporary problems, the author illustrates how social problems are socially constructed, and provides many cross-cultural examples of problems in other societies.-Back cover.

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Full title :Contemporary social problems / Vincent N. Parrillo.

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Publication Date:©2005.
Edition:6th ed

Publication Statements

Publisher(s):Pearson/Allyn and Bacon
Place of Publication:Boston
Language:eng
Publication Date:©2005.

The Physical Object

Description:xxii, 520 pages : : illustrations ; : 24 cm

Edition Identifiers

ISBN:0205420761, 9780205420766
oclc:ocm54079525
LC Classification:HM585
Dewey Decimal:361.1

Sociology of social problems -- Individual in modern society -- Population and the environment -- Housing and urbanization -- Power, work, and the workplace -- Poverty and social class -- Gender inequality and heterosexism -- Race and ethnic relations -- Crime and violence -- The family -- Health care -- Education for the masses -- Alcohol and drug abuse -- Sexual behavior -- Glossary.

Subjects

Problèmes sociaux Social conditions social issues Social problems Sociale problemen Sociologie Sociology United States United States -- Social conditions -- 1…