Buch, Englisch, 528 Seiten, Format (B × H): 202 mm x 249 mm, Gewicht: 920 g
A Canadian Perspective
Buch, Englisch, 528 Seiten, Format (B × H): 202 mm x 249 mm, Gewicht: 920 g
ISBN: 978-0-19-903278-5
Verlag: Oxford University Press
Current and Canadian, Social Problems explores the dynamics and consequences of social problems-such as poverty, sexism, crime, drug abuse, health, war, and terrorism-that impact Canada and the rest of the world. Each problem is examined through a variety of theoretical paradigms before its impact both on individuals and society as a whole is explored.
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Weitere Infos & Material
- Preface
- Acknowledgements
- PART 1: INTRODUCTION
- 1. What Are Social Problems?
- Learning Objectives
- What Is a "Social Problem"?
- Sociology and the Study of Social Problems
- Social Problems and the Social Imagination
- Social Problems Research as a Moral Enterprise
- Social Problems: Then and Now (NEW!)
- Theoretical Perspectives on Social Problems
- Solutions to Social Problems
- Chapter Summary
- Questions for Critical Thought
- Exploring Social Problems (NEW!)
- Recommended Readings and Websites
- PART 2: INEQUALITIES
- 2. Class, Poverty, and Economic Inequality
- Learning Objectives
- Introduction
- Measuring Poverty
- Measuring Well-Being and Inequality
- Poverty in Canada
- Poverty as an Urban Problem
- The Government's Role in Reducing Poverty
- Theoretical Perspectives on Poverty
- Social Consequences of Poverty and Economic Inequality
- Health Consequences of Poverty and Economic Inequality
- Solving the Problems of Poverty and Economic Inequality
- Chapter Summary
- Questions for Critical Thought
- Exploring Social Problems (NEW!)
- Recommended Readings
- 3. Race and Ethnic Relations
- Learning Objectives
- Introduction
- Race
- Ethnicity
- Multiculturalism in Canada
- The Vertical Mosaic
- Theoretical Perspectives on Race and Ethnicity
- Racism and Prejudice: Social Problems
- Social Consequences of Race and Ethnicity
- Governmental and Organizational Solutions to Prejudice and Racism
- Chapter Summary
- Questions for Critical Thought
- Exploring Social Problems (NEW!)
- Recommended Readings
- 4. Gender Relations
- Learning Objectives
- Introduction
- The Battle over Gender Today
- Defining Sexism and Gender Inequality
- Factors that Reinforce Gender Inequality
- Problems of Structural Sexism
- Gender Stereotypes in the Media
- Theoretical Perspectives on Gender Relations and Inequality
- Social Consequences of Gender Inequality at Home
- Self-Esteem and Appearance Issues
- Claims-Making in Gender Relations and Sexism
- Policy and Institutional Solutions to Gender Inequality
- Chapter Summary
- Questions for Critical Thought
- Exploring Social Problems (NEW!)
- Recommended Readings and Websites
- 5. Sexualities
- Learning Objectives
- Introduction
- Sexual Orientation
- Attitudes and Laws
- Gay Rights Movement (NEW!)
- Theoretical Perspectives on Sexual Orientation
- Homophobia and Heterosexism
- Social Consequences of Homophobia
- Health Consequences of Homophobia
- Solutions to Homophobia
- Chapter Summary
- Questions for Critical Thought
- Exploring Social Problems (NEW!)
- Recommended Readings and Websites
- PART 3: OUTCOMES
- 6. Crime and Violence
- Learning Objectives
- Introduction
- Defining Crime, Laws, and Social Order
- Crime in Canada and Elsewhere
- The Demography of Crime
- Theoretical Perspectives on Crime
- Social Effects of Crime and Violence
- Economic Consequences of Crime
- Health Effects of Crime and Violence
- Solutions to the Crime and Violence Problem
- Chapter Summary
- Questions for Critical Thought
- Exploring Social Problems (NEW!)
- Recommended Readings and Websites
- 7. Health Issues, Addictions, and Substance-Use Disorders
- Learning Objectives
- Introduction
- Defining and Measuring Health
- Measuring Health and Illness
- Pandemics: Threats to Canadian and Global Health
- Theoretical Perspectives on Health, Illness, and Health Care
- The Social Determinants of Health
- Solutions to Problems in Health Outcomes and Health-Care Delivery
- Addictions and Substance-Use Disorders: Why They're a Problem
- How Do Drugs and Alcohol Cause Social Problems?
- Medicalization and the Transformation of a Problem
- Social and Physical Characteristics of Addictions
- Social Consequences of Addiction and Substance-Use Disorder
- Health Consequences of Addictions
- Solutions to Health and Addiction Problems
- Chapter Summary
- Questions for Critical Thought
- Exploring Social Problems (NEW!)
- Recommended Readings and Websites
- 8. Global Inequality, War, and Terrorism
- Learning Objectives
- Globalization and Global Inequality (NEW!)
- Theoretical Perspectives on Globalization and Global Inequality
- Consequences of Globalization and Global Inequality
- Globalization, War, and Terrorism
- Theoretical Perspectives on War and Terrorism
- Social Consequences of War
- Solutions to Global Inequality, War, and Terrorism
- Chapter Summary
- Questions for Critical Thought
- Exploring Social Problems (NEW!)
- Recommended Readings
- PART 4: DOMAINS
- 9. Families
- Learning Objectives
- Introduction
- Theoretical Perspectives on the Family
- Social Consequences of Family Life
- Health Consequences of Family Life
- Fertility Trends
- The Boomerang Effect
- Family Violence
- Solutions to Family Problems
- Chapter Summary
- Questions for Critical Thought
- Exploring Social Problems (NEW!)
- Recommended Readings and Websites
- 10. Aging and the Life Course
- Learning Objectives
- Introduction
- Cross-Cultural Attitudes to Aging
- The Idea of a "Life Course"
- Aspects of the Sociology of Aging
- Social Consequences of Aging
- Health Consequences of Aging
- Solutions for Problems of Aging
- Claims-Making and the Social Construction of Aging
- Chapter Summary
- Questions for Critical Thought
- Exploring Social Problems (NEW!)
- Recommended Readings and Websites
- 11. Schools
- Learning Objectives
- Introduction
- Defining Education and Its Social Problems
- Education and Gender
- Education and Race
- The Effectiveness of Schooling
- Theoretical Perspectives on Education
- Social Consequences of Education
- Bullying
- Solutions to Educational Social Problems
- Chapter Summary
- Questions for Critical Thought
- Exploring Social Problems (NEW!)
- Recommended Readings and Websites
- 12. Workplaces
- Learning Objectives
- Introduction
- Comparative Economic Systems
- The Bureaucratization of Work
- Theoretical Perspectives on Work and Unemployment
- Social Consequences of Work
- Vulnerable Populations
- Unemployment and Its Effects
- Social Consequences of Unemployment
- Health Consequences of Work
- Solutions to Unemployment
- Chapter Summary
- Questions for Critical Thought
- Exploring Social Problems (NEW!)
- Recommended Readings and Websites
- 13. Populations and the Natural Environment
- Learning Objectives
- Introduction
- World Population in Context
- The Demographic Transition
- Contrasting Perspectives on Population Change
- Population Density
- Urban Sociology: A Primer
- Theoretical Perspectives on Urban Life
- Theoretical Perspectives on Environmental Problems
- Social Consequences of Population Growth and Urbanization
- Social Consequences of Environmental Problems
- Solutions to Population Problems
- Social Responses and Solutions to Environmental Problems
- Chapter Summary
- Questions for Critical Thought
- Exploring Social Problems (NEW!)
- Recommended Readings and Websites
- PART 5: THE FUTURE
- 14. What Problems Are On the Way?
- Learning Objectives
- Introduction
- Theoretical Perspectives on Future Studies
- Technology: Making and Solving Problems (NEW!)
- Trends in Social Problems Projected to the Near Future
- Chapter Summary
- Questions for Critical Thought
- Exploring Social Problems (NEW!)
- Recommended Readings and Websites
- Glossary
- References
- Credits
- Index
