Investigating social problems / A. Javier Treviño.
| Other author | Treviño, A. Javier, 1958- editor. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication | Los Angeles, Calif. : Sage Publications, [2015] |
| Description | xxx, 472, G-11, R-40, I-20 pages : illustrations, maps ; 28 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Sociological and social problems / A. Javier Treviño -- Poverty and class inequality / Keith M. Kilty -- Race and ethnicity / Eileen O'Brien -- Gender / Robyn Ryle -- Sexuality / Rebecca F. Plante -- Aging / Duane A. Matcha -- Education / Ryan W. Coughlan, Alan R. Sadovnik, Susan F. Semel -- Media / William Hoynes -- Family / Meg Wilkes Karraker -- Work and the economy / Rudi Volti -- Crime / Kathleen Currul-Dykeman, Susan Guarino-Ghezzi -- Alcohol and other drugs / Brian C. Kelly, Dina Perrone -- Health / Kevin White -- The environment / Michael M. Bell, Katharine A. Legun -- Science and technology / Wenda K. Bauchspies -- War and terrorism / Paul Joseph -- Urbanization / Michael Ian Borer, Tyler S. Schafer. |
| Abstract | Examines aspects of social problems, providing an introduction to the field. Each chapter is written by a specialist on that particular topic. The text is framed around three major themes: intersectionality (the interplay of race, ethnicity, class, and gender), the global scope of many problems, and how researchers take an evidence-based approach to studying problems -- back cover. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN | 1452242038 |
| ISBN | 9781452242033 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | HN18.3 .I58 2015 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |