Social Problems, 9th edition

John J. Macionis

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Social Problems focuses on how people construct problems, and how they develop potential solutions, based on their political attitudes. Encouraging readers to develop their own positions, author John Macionis helps you attain the knowledge to engage in solving social problems through activism and political discussion.

The 9th Edition has been updated to reflect the events, trends and policy changes that are transforming society. Contemporary topics include the continuing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and the transgender revolution’s impact on how we think about sex and gender. An updated chapter wholly dedicated to social media emphasizes how this important form of communication and culture impacts society.

ISBN-13: 9780138102708

Subject: Sociology

Category: Social Problems

Part 1: Sociology’s Basic Approach

Sociology: Studying Social Problems

Part 2: Problems of Social Inequality

Economic Inequality
Racial and Ethnic Inequality
Gender Inequality
Sexuality and Inequality
Aging and Inequality

Part 3: Problems of Deviance, Conformity and Well-Being

Crime, Violence and Criminal Justice
Alcohol and Other Drugs
Physical and Mental Health

Part 4: Problems of Social Institutions

Social Media
Economy and Politics
Work and the Workplace
Family Life
Education
Urban Life

Part 5: Global Problems

Population and Global Inequality
Technology and the Environment
War and Terrorism