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Social Problems: A Down-to-Earth Approach, 14th edition

  • Jim M. Henslin
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Social Problems: A Down-to-Earth Approach explores the major social problems we face today, at home and abroad, with an emphasis on how these issues are relevant to our lives. Utilizing a consistent chapter structure and a balanced approach, author Jim Henslin seeks to instill a lasting sociological perspective that you can take out of the classroom and into your everyday life.

The 14th Edition has been thoroughly updated to explore the social issues of the day. Relevant contemporary topics include abortion rights, LGBTQ+ teen suicide rates and the shooting at Robb Elementary in Uvalde, Texas. In addition, all topics, figures and tables have been updated with the latest information and data in order to provide an up-to-date overview of social problems.

Published by Pearson (December 16th 2024) - Copyright © 2026

ISBN-13: 9780138102944

Subject: Sociology

Category: Social Problems

  1. How Sociologists View Social Problems: The Abortion Dilemma
  2. Interpreting Social Problems: Aging
  3. Social Problems Related to Sexual Behavior
  4. Alcohol and Other Drugs
  5. Violence in Society: Rape and Murder
  6. Crime and Criminal Justice
  7. Economic Problems: Poverty and Wealth
  8. Racial and Ethnic Relations
  9. Inequalities of Gender and Sexual Orientation
  10. Medical Care: Physical and Mental Illness
  11. The Changing Family
  12. Urbanization and Population
  13. The Environmental Crisis
  14. War, Terrorism and the Balance of Power