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Social Problems: Community, Policy, and Social Action
ISBN: 9781071813584
About This Book
"Social Problems: Community, Policy, and Social Action" is a comprehensive textbook designed for students and educators in the field of sociology. This seventh edition, published in 2022 by SAGE Publications, Inc., offers a detailed exploration of contemporary social problems and their consequences. It emphasizes the importance of community involvement in achieving real solutions to these issues.
Who Uses It?
Primarily, this book is used by students and instructors in introductory sociology courses at the college and university levels. It is also a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding the social bases of inequality, including professionals looking to refresh their knowledge or expand their understanding of social issues.
History and Editions
The seventh edition of "Social Problems: Community, Policy, and Social Action" has been updated to address current social issues and debates. It incorporates additional material on racial capitalism, racial inequality, gender binary and transgender identity, the living wage movement, the impact of social media, and policing reform. The text also includes updates on significant social policy decisions and debates such as immigration, LGBTQ rights, the Affordable Care Act, police reform, and the federal response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Author and Other Works
Anna Leon-Guerrero is the author of "Social Problems: Community, Policy, and Social Action." This book is part of a series that aims to empower students to become part of the solution to social problems in their own communities. The text challenges readers to see the social and structural forces that determine our social problems and to consider various policies and programs that attempt to address these issues.
Key Features
- Four Theoretical Perspectives: The book presents four theoretical perspectives (functionalist, conflict, feminist, and interactionist) in each chapter, identifying how each perspective defines the causes and consequences of specific problems.
- Social Bases of Inequality: The text includes five chapters on the social bases of inequality (Social Class, Race, Gender, Sexual Orientation, Aging).
- Solutions to Social Problems: The book emphasizes solutions to social problems through individual and collective action, government policies, and the role of the private sector.
- Sociology at Work Feature: Each chapter includes a "Sociology at Work" feature, reviewing the invaluable workplace skills sociology majors develop and presenting stories of sociology graduates who continue to rely on their sociological imaginations in their field of work.
- Digital Option: The text is available as a digital option through SAGE Vantage, an intuitive digital platform that offers auto-graded assignments and interactive multimedia tools—including video—all designed to enable students to better prepare for class.
Detailed Information
ISBNs and Formats
- Paperback: ISBN-13: 9781071813584
- eBook: Available through various digital platforms including SAGE Vantage (ISBN: Not specified)
- Rental Options: Various rental durations available from different retailers
Publication Details
- Publisher: SAGE Publications, Inc.
- Publication Date: April 27th, 2022
- Number of Pages: 512
- Language: English
Other Editions and Formats
While there are no other editions or formats listed specifically for this ISBN, it is part of a series that may have earlier editions or related titles. For example:
- Previous Editions: The sixth edition of "Social Problems: Community, Policy, and Social Action" might be available through older ISBNs or previous publication dates.
- Related Titles: Other books in the series by Anna Leon-Guerrero or other authors might be relevant for those interested in sociology and social issues.
Additional Resources
- Supplemental Materials: The new copy of this book includes any supplemental materials advertised, such as access cards, study guides, lab manuals, CDs, etc. However, used, rental, and eBook copies are not guaranteed to include these materials[1].
- Instructor Resources: The book includes test banks, editable chapter-specific PowerPoint slides, sample course syllabi, lecture notes, all tables and figures from the textbook, and access to a password-protected Instructor Resource Site[2].
This detailed information section provides a quick reference for all the available formats and sources for "Social Problems: Community, Policy, and Social Action," making it easier to find and access the book in the preferred format.
