Buch, Englisch, 252 Seiten, Book, Format (B × H): 156 mm x 234 mm, Gewicht: 421 g
Buch, Englisch, 252 Seiten, Book, Format (B × H): 156 mm x 234 mm, Gewicht: 421 g
ISBN: 978-1-137-60361-6
Verlag: Macmillan Education
In this ground-breaking text, Neil Thompson turns his attention to the range of complex issues relating to social problems and social justice, and the relationship between them. With the help of engaging features that have become synonymous with his books, Thompson provides a clear exploration of some key social problems currently challenging us, analysis of the connection between social problems and social justice, and a review of how social policy initiatives to tackle these issues have fared to date.
Innovative and absorbing, Social Problems and Social Justice is essential reading for students and practitioners across a wide range of social science disciplines and the social professions.
Zielgruppe
Lower undergraduate
Autoren/Hrsg.
Fachgebiete
- Sozialwissenschaften Soziologie | Soziale Arbeit Soziale Gruppen/Soziale Themen Soziale Fragen & Probleme
- Sozialwissenschaften Politikwissenschaft Regierungspolitik Wirtschafts- und Finanzpolitik
- Sozialwissenschaften Soziologie | Soziale Arbeit Spezielle Soziologie Soziale Ungleichheit, Armut, Rassismus
- Wirtschaftswissenschaften Volkswirtschaftslehre Wirtschaftspolitik, politische Ökonomie
- Wirtschaftswissenschaften Volkswirtschaftslehre Wohlfahrtsökonomie
Weitere Infos & Material
Chapter 1: Introduction.- Part 1: Understanding Social Problems and Social Justice.- Chapter 2: Making Sense of Social Problems.- Chapter 3: Making Sense of Social Justice.- Part 2: Analysing Social Problems and Social Justice.- Chapter 4: Poverty, Deprivation and Debt.- Chapter 5: Unemployment.- Chapter 6: Housing Problems and Homelessness.- Chapter 7: Crime and Anti-social Behaviour.- Chapter 8: Abuse.- Chapter 9: Mental Health Problems.- Chapter 10: Problematic drug use.- Chapter 11: Terrorism.- Chapter 12: Destruction of Habitat.- Part 3: Addressing Social Problems and Social Justice.- Chapter 13: Efforts to Date.- Chapter 14: Future Avenues.