Sociology

For one-quarter or one semester Social Problems courses taught in the Sociology Department.

 

Written by a respected scholar in the field, this authoritative and very accessible text offers students a contemporary introduction to Social Problems by introducing the major trends and future outlook for each social problem. Social policies devised to address social problems--and their consequences--are examined indepth by presenting the key research conducted to examine, explain and alleviate today's social problems.  Takes the discussion of social problems one step further by looing at each problem from a global perspective and "big picture" view.

 

For every major social problem there are groups of people dedicated to seeking a solution. Some of them are experts on particular social problems, others are nonprofessionals, often citizens who have decided to devote themselves to doing something about a particular situation or problem. Among these activists are people who have experienced the condition they seek to improve.  Such groups may include elected officials and other political leaders who are expected to formulate sound social policies to address social problems. This book is written in an effort to make their work more effective and in the hope that some readers will be moved to take up their causes. The authors dedicate it to the citizens of the world who devote some of their precious time on earth to helping others.

 

 

 

Hallmark Features

POLICY

How do you cover the social policies that are developed to address social problems, and the implications of those social policies in the real world?

Politics and Social Policy sections (p. 247) – expanded in this new edition and included in each chapter. Examines the social policies that are in effect today to address the social problem.

 

Beyond Left and Right sections (p. 255) – Provided to achieve as much sociological objectivity as possible and helps students think critically about partisan debates and shows how political ideologies and conflicts exert major influences on what social policiesactually become law and practice.

 

Unintended Consequences (p. 289 - Greater Equality Increases Domestic Burdens) - a critical look at the unexpected or unintended outcomes of laws and social policies created to alleviate social problems.

 

Current Controversies (p. 254 - Immigration) - looks at the "hot button" issues on social policies being debated in the media.

 

RESEARCH

How do you incorporate timely research into the course?

On Further Analysis features (p. 236 - Racial Profiling) – Each of these boxes takes a problem that has been in the public spotlight and shows how controversies over the problem are addressed by research.  Offers students and instructors opportunities to delve deeper into specific issues of measurement of social problems and the attempts to address them with social policies.

  

Critical Research features (p. 234 Stigmatizing Minority Women) - found in each chapter, these provide a dimension of critical thinking based on sociological research that should enliven debates about social problems and citizens’ responsibilities in dealing with them.

  

 

 

 

What's NEW in Kornblum, SOCIAL PROBLEMS, 12/e:

 

MAJOR TRENDS

Q:  How do you give your student the historical context, the contemporary state and future outlook for eahc social problem in your course?

Emphasis on the major trends of each social problem (p. 223 - Major Trends: Racism, Prejudice and Discrimination and p. 252 - Future Prospects: Racism, Prejudice and Discrimination ) - each chapter is introduced with a discussion of the major trends of each social problem, providing an overview of where we are today and where we are headed.

 

GLOBALIZATION

Q:  How do demonstrate the globalization of social problems in your course? 

Social Problems: A Global View (pp. 140 - 141 - Globalization and Crime Trends) - adding a new dimension to the way students look at social problems, this new box discusses a particular social problem from a global perspective.

 

Research Navigator ^TM Exercises (p. 256) - at the end of every chapter.

 

Questions for Review and Discussion (p. 257)- allow students to test ther understanding of the social issues in each chapter.

  

  

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CHAPTER BY CHAPTER CHANGES:

 

Chapter 1:

Sociological Perspectives on Social Problems

 

New introduction focusing on worsening of global social problems, especially terrorism.

 

 

Chapter 2

Problems of Health and Health Care 

 

New “Social Problems: A Global View” box on food and health in a global marketplace.

Updated discussion of disparities in insurance coverage.

Discussion of controversy surrounding the Terri Schiavo case.

Revised discussion of health management organizations and preferred provider organizations.

Added discussion of legislation to extend coverage of prescription drugs.

Expanded discussion of worldwide efforts to eradicate AIDS.

New “Beyond Left and Right.”

 

 

Chapter 3

Problems of Mental Illness and Treatment  

 

New section on mental illness among combatants in Iraq.

New section on incidence versus prevalence of mental disorders.

Additional information on sex and age differences in incidence of mental illness.

Expanded discussion of problem of lack of treatment.

New “On Further Analysis” box on eating disorders and attention deficit disorder.

 

 

Chapter 4

Alcohol and Other Drugs  

 

Expanded discussion of binge drinking.

Expanded discussion of methamphetamine.

New section on abuse of prescription drugs.

Discussion of “harm reduction,” global data on HIV, and needle exchange programs.

New “On Further Analysis” box on the War on Drugs.

 

 

Chapter 5

Crime and Violence  

 

New “Social Problems: A Global View” box on globalization and crime trends, including trafficking in humans and transnational crime trends.

Expanded discussion of mass murderers and serial killers.

Expanded discussion of corporate crime.

New section on cybercrime.

Discussion of Supreme Court ruling on mandatory sentencing.

Discussion of “the prison paradox”: declining crime rates with rising prison populations.

Discussion of removal of ban on assault weapons.

 

 

Chapter 6

Poverty Amid Affluence  

 

Discussion of the widening gap between rich and poor.

New section on child poverty.

New “On Further Analysis” box on myths about poverty.

New section on impact of Hurricane Katrina.

Expanded discussion of lack of health insurance.

New “Beyond Left and Right” with emphasis on impact of Hurricane Katrina.

 

 

Chapter 7

Racism, Prejudice, and Discrimination  

 

Expanded discussion of recent trends, including impact of Hurricane Katrina.

Expanded discussion of wealth gap, including white-Hispanic gap

Discussion of effects of racial profiling.

New section on imprisonment and employment discrimination.

Discussion of rapidly resegregating school districts.

 

 

Chapter 8

Gender and Sexuality  

 

New section on transgendered and intersexual people.

Report on new survey of teenagers’ sexual attitudes and behaviors.

New section on unequal pay for equal work.

 

 

Chapter 9

An Aging Society  

 

New section on grandparents raising grandchildren.

Discussion of prescription drug benefit under Medicare.

Discussion of proposed reform of Social Security system.

 

 

Chapter 10

The Changing Family  

 

Discussion of dropout rates among Hispanic students.

New section on the “divorce divide.”

Expanded discussion of same-sex marriage.

Expanded discussion of homeless families.

 

 

Chapter 11

Problems of Education  

 

Expanded discussion of bilingual education.

Discussion of English Only movement.

New “On Further Analysis” box on early-childhood education and human capital.

Expanded discussion of charter schools.

New section on home schooling.

New section on No Child Left Behind Act..

Discussion of “Texas miracle.”

New section on privatization of public higher education.

 

 

Chapter 12

Problems of Work and the Economy  

 

Discussion of impact of hurricanes on Gulf state economies.

Listing of major trends in U.S. economy.

Discussion of long-term effects of 9/11 on airline workers.

Expanded discussion of consumer bankruptcies.

New On Further Analysis box on medical bankruptcies.

Discussion of Sarbanes-Oxley bill on company audits.

 

 

Chapter 13

Urban Problems  

 

New “Social Problems: A Global View” box on cities and world development.

Expanded discussion of residential segregation.

Expanded discussions of homelessness and distressed neighborhoods, with emphasis on children.

 

 

Chapter 14

Population and Immigration  

 

Expanded discussion of world population growth.

New section on population decline and world migrations.

New “Social Problems: A Global View” box on the worldwide refugee problem.

Expanded discussion of illegal immigration.

 

 

Chapter 15

Technology and the Environment

 

Expanded discussion of global warming and its consequences.

Updated discussion of technological dualism.

New section on identity theft.

Expanded discussion of environmental racism, with reference to the Gulf Coast.

New section on science and social policy.

 

Chapter 16

Terrorism and War 

 

Expanded discussion of controlling warfare.

New section on war on terrorists and the rule of law.

 

Chapter 1:  Sociological Perspectives on Social Problems  

Chapter 2:  Problems of Health and Health Care  

Chapter 3:  Problems of Mental Illness and Treatment  

Chapter 4:  Alcohol and Other Drugs  

Chapter 5:  Crime and Violence  

Chapter 6:  Poverty Amid Affluence  

Chapter 7:  Racism, Prejudice, and Discrimination  

Chapter 8:  Gender and Sexuality  

Chapter 9:  An Aging Society  

Chapter 10:  The Changing Family  

Chapter 11:  Problems of Education  

Chapter 12:  Problems of Work and the Economy  

Chapter 13:  Urban Problems  

Chapter 14:  Population and Immigration  

Chapter 15:  Technology and the Environment  

Chapter 16:  Terrorism and War  

 

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      Written by a respected scholar in the field, this authoritative and accessible text is a contemporary introduction to social problems.  The authors introduce the major trends and future outlook for each social problem.
  

      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.  The text takes the discussion of social problems one step further by looking at each problem from a global perspective and "big picture" view.

   

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