Published by Pearson (June 10, 2024) © 2025
Social Problems examines the underlying features of the social world in order to help you understand the problems of society. Employing a consistently sociological approach, authors D. Stanley Eitzen, Maxine Baca Zinn and Kelly Eitzen Smith explain how social problems are interrelated and highlight society's role in their creation and perpetuation.
The 15th Edition has been updated to reflect contemporary issues such as the deepening ideological divide in the US and the impact of innovations in tech. New Social Changemakers features highlight organizations working towards positive social change. And a new dedicated chapter on sexual orientation offers extensive coverage of LGBTQ+ issues, including advances in equality.
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