SOCIAL PROBLEMS

This authoritative and accessible text provides a contemporary introduction to social problems with a close look at social policies.
Respected scholars William Kornblum and Joseph Julian introduce the major trends and future outlook for each social problem by looking at them from a global perspective and "big picture" view. 'Social Policies' devised to address social problems-and their consequences-are examined in depth by presenting the key research conducted to examine, explain and alleviate today's social problems.