Overview

"Examining the significance of race, class, and gender in understanding social problems.   Social Problems in a Diverse Society focuses on the significance of race, class, and gender as key factors in our understanding of social problems in the United Stated and around the globe.   This text includes discussions about race, class, and gender; uses personal narratives to convey how problems are experienced by individuals and groups; and applies sociological perspectives throughout to examine social issues. Throughout the book, all people - but particularly people of color and white women - are shown not merely as ""victims"" of social problems, but as individuals who resist discrimination and inequality and seek to bring about changes in families, schools, workplaces, and the larger society.   The Census Update program incorporates 2010 Census data into a course—simply and easily. The components of the Census Update Program include an updated census edition with all charts and graphs—to reflect the results of the 2010 Census. In addition, A Short Introduction to the U.S. Census is available and an updated MySocKit.   Teaching & Learning Experience Personalize Learning —MySocKit delivers proven results in helping students succeed, provides engaging experiences that personalize learning, and comes from a trusted partner with educational expertise and a deep commitment to helping students and instructors achieve their goals. Improve Critical Thinking — Critical thinking questions found at the beginning and end of each chapter, and in feature boxes challenge students to form their own opinions on social issues. Engage Students — First-person accounts and a series of “Social Problems” feature boxes help students apply content to real life global issues. Explore Theory — Three classic paradigms and feminist theory. Support Instructors — A full set of supplements support instructors. Note: MySocKit does not come automatically packaged with this text. To purchase MySocKit, please visit: www.mysockit.com or you can purchase a ValuePack of the text + MySocKit (at no additional cost). ValuePack ISBN-10: 0205172296 / ValuePack ISBN-13: 9780205172290"

Full Product Details

Author:   Diana Kendall
Publisher:   Pearson Education (US)
Imprint:   Pearson
Edition:   5th edition
Dimensions:   Width: 20.20cm , Height: 1.80cm , Length: 25.40cm
Weight:   0.748kg
ISBN:  

9780205024872

ISBN 10:   0205024874
Pages:   464
Publication Date:   17 February 2012
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Replaced By:   9780205152902
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

IN THIS SECTION: 1.) BRIEF 2.) COMPREHENSIVE   BRIEF TABLE OF CONTENTS:   Chapter 1:   Studying Social Problems in the Twenty-First Century  Chapter 2:   Wealth and Poverty: U.S. and Global Economic Inequalities Chapter 3:   Racial and Ethnic Inequality  Chapter 4:   Gender Inequality  Chapter 5:   Inequality Based on Age Chapter 6:   Inequality Based on Sexual Orientation  Chapter 7:   Prostitution, Pornography, and the Sex Industry Chapter 8:   Alcohol and Other Drugs Chapter 9:   Crime and Criminal Justice  Chapter 10: Health Care: Problems of Physical and Mental Illness Chapter 11: The Changing Family Chapter 12: Problems in Education Chapter 13: Problems in Politics and the Global Economy  Chapter 14: Problems in the Media  Chapter 15: Population, Global Inequality, and the Environmental Crisis Chapter 16: Urban Problems Chapter 17: Global Social Problems: War and Terrorism Chapter 18: Can Social Problems Be Solved?    COMPREHENSIVE TABLE OF CONTENTS: (Every chapter ends with Summary, Key Terms, and Questions for Critical Thinking.)   Preface   Chapter 1: Studying Social Problems in the Twenty-First Century  Using Sociological Insights to Study Social Problems Do We Have a Problem? Subjective Awareness and Objective Reality Using Social Research Methods to Study Social Problems Is there a Solution to a Problem such as Gun Violence?   Chapter 2: Wealth and Poverty: U.S. and Global Economic Inequalities Wealth and Poverty in Global Perspective Analyzing U.S. Class Inequality Poverty in the United States Social Welfare in the United States Is there a Solution to Poverty?   Chapter 3: Racial and Ethnic Inequality  Racial and Ethnic Inequality as a Social Problem Racism, Prejudice, and Discrimination Perspectives on Racial and Ethnic Inequality Inequalities among Racial and Ethnic Groups Is there a Solution to Racial and Ethnic Inequality?   Chapter 4: Gender Inequality Gender Inequality as a Social Problem Gender Inequality and Socialization Contemporary Gender Inequality Perspectives on Gender Inequality Global Gender Inequality Is There a Solution to Gender-Related Inequality?   Chapter 5: Inequality Based on Age Ageism as a Social Problem Problems Associated with Aging Perspectives on Aging and Social Inequality Is There a Solution to Age-Based Inequality?   Chapter 6: Inequality Based on Sexual Orientation  Nature and Extent of Inequality Based on Sexual Orientation Ideological Bases of Inequality Based on Sexual Orientation Discrimination Based on Sexual Orientation Perspectives on Sexual Orientation and Social Inequality Is There a Solution to Inequality Based on Sexual Orientation?   Chapter 7: Prostitution, Pornography, and the Sex Industry Deviance, the Sex Industry, and Social Problems Prostitution in Global Perspective Prostitution in the United States Sociological Perspectives on Prostitution Pornography Is There a Solution to Problems Associated with Prostitution, Pornography, and the Sex Industry?   Chapter 8: Alcohol and Other Drugs Drug Use and Abuse Alcohol Use and Abuse Tobacco (Nicotine) Use As a Social Problem Prescription Drugs, Over-the-Counter Drugs, And Caffeine Illegal Drug Use and Abuse Explanations of Drug Abuse Is There A Solution to Problems Associated with Alcohol and Drug Abuse?   Chapter 9: Crime and Criminal Justice Crime as a Social Problem Types of Crimes Who Commits Crimes? Biological and Psychological Explanations of Crime Sociological Explanations of Crime The Criminal Justice System Is There a Solution to the Crime Problem?   Chapter 10: Health Care: Problems of Physical and Mental Illness Health Care as a Social Problem Mental Illness as a Social Problem The Crisis in the U.S. Health Care Sociological Explanations and Solutions   Chapter 11: The Changing Family The Nature of Families Diversity in Intimate Relationships and Families Child-Related Family Issues Divorce and Remarriage Domestic Violence Sociological Perspectives and Solutions   Chapter 12: Problems in Education Sociological Perspectives on Education Problems in U.S. Education Problems in School Financing Problems in Higher Education Are There Solutions to Educational Problems?   Chapter 13: Problems in Politics and the Global Economy  Three Major Modern Economic Systems Problems in the Global Economy Problems in the U.S. Economy Problems in Political Participation Around the World Problems in U.S. Politics Sociological Perspectives on the Political Economy Are There Solutions to Problems in Politics and the Economy?   Chapter 14: Problems in the Media The Importance of the Media in Contemporary Life The Political Economy of Media Industries Global Media Issues Potential Media Effects Sociological Perspectives on Media-Related Problems Are There Solutions to Media-Related Problems?   Chapter 15: Population, Global Inequality, and the Environmental Crisis Global Overpopulation Controlling Fertility Immigration and its Consequences Population and the Environment Sociological Perspectives and Solutions for Population and Environmental Problems   Chapter 16: Urban Problems Changes in U.S. Cities Urban Problems in the United States Problems in Global Cities Sociological Perspectives and Solutions to Urban Problems   Chapter 17: Global Social Problems: War and Terrorism War as a Social Problem Military Technology and War Global Terrorism Terrorism in the United States Explanations of War and Terrorism Solutions to War and Terrorism   Chapter 18: Can Social Problems Be Solved? The Problem with Tackling Social Problems Social Change and Reducing Social Problems Microlevel Attempts to Solve Social Problems Midrange Attempts to Solve Social Problems Macrolevel Attempts to Solve Social Problems Final Review of Social Theories and Social Problems   Glossary References Name Index Subject Index Credits

Reviews

Organization I appreciate how basic sociological theory perspectives are introduced at the very beginning of the text and re-introdued in each chapter with each topic of social interest. This helps students see that there are clear applications of the material long after they have left the class... Michele Bogue, Texas Christian University Pedagogy I think the boxed features were a great addition to the text. Additional instructional features such as the summary sections, questions for critical thinking, and specialized box material: all of the resources in the text are quite good. Michele Bogue, Texas Christian University The tables and figures are generally easy to comprehend, and useful. Good use of tables, text boxes, up-to-date statistics, summaries, terms & critical thinking questions. Leslie Cintron, Washington and Lee University The boxed features were helpful and did serve to extend the basic content of each chapter in useful and meaningful ways. Brian Hawkins, University of Colorado, Boulder Design Having been a newspaper editor, I find the design and format of the book very well done. Michele Bogue, Texas Christian University The textbook is colorful, contains a variety of content, including colorized content, and is easy to read - which is a plus for ongoing student participation throughout the semester. Brian Hawkins, University of Colorado, Boulder Content I am impressed with the breadth of areas covered in this text. I'm particularly impressed by the coverage of topical areas such as the sex trade and solving social problems. Leslie Cintron, Washington and Lee University Writing Style The greatest strength of the Kendall text is the manner in which the author integrates 'real world' examples which enables the students to better identify with the material and make abstract concepts more concrete and easier to relate to. Jason Mazaik, Mass Bay Community College

Organization I appreciate how basic sociological theory perspectives are introduced at the very beginning of the text and re-introdued in each chapter with each topic of social interest. This helps students see that there are clear applications of the material long after they have left the class... Michele Bogue, Texas Christian University Pedagogy I think the boxed features were a great addition to the text. Additional instructional features such as the summary sections, questions for critical thinking, and specialized box material: all of the resources in the text are quite good. Michele Bogue, Texas Christian University The tables and figures are generally easy to comprehend, and useful. Good use of tables, text boxes, up-to-date statistics, summaries, terms & critical thinking questions. Leslie Cintron, Washington and Lee University The boxed features were helpful and did serve to extend the basic content of each chapter in useful and meaningful ways. Brian Hawkins, University of Colorado, Boulder Design Having been a newspaper editor, I find the design and format of the book very well done. Michele Bogue, Texas Christian University The textbook is colorful, contains a variety of content, including colorized content, and is easy to read - which is a plus for ongoing student participation throughout the semester. Brian Hawkins, University of Colorado, Boulder Content I am impressed with the breadth of areas covered in this text. I'm particularly impressed by the coverage of topical areas such as the sex trade and solving social problems. Leslie Cintron, Washington and Lee University Writing Style The greatest strength of the Kendall text is the manner in which the author integrates 'real world' examples which enables the students to better identify with the material and make abstract concepts more concrete and easier to relate to. Jason Mazaik, Mass Bay Community College

Author Information

Diana Kendall received a Ph.D. from the University of Texas at Austin, where she was invited to membership in Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society.   Her areas of specialization and primary research interests are sociological theory, race/class/gender studies, and the sociology of medicine. Her articles and presented papers primarily focus on the scholarship of teaching and on an examination of U.S. women of the upper classes across racial and ethnic groups.   In addition to Social Problems in a Diverse Society, she is the author of The Power of Good Deeds: Privileged Women and the Social Reproduction of the Upper Class (Rowman & Littlefield, 2002) andFraming Class: Media Representations of Wealth and Poverty in America(Rowman & Littlefield, 2005).   Diana Kendall is currently Professor of Sociology at Baylor University, where she has taught a variety of courses, including Introduction to Sociology, Sociological Theory (undergraduate and graduate), Sociology of Medicine, and Race, Class, and Gender. Previously, she enjoyed many years of teaching sociology and serving as chair of the Social and Behavioral Science Division at Austin Community College. Professor Kendall is actively involved in national and regional sociological associations, including the American Sociological Association, Sociologists for Women in Society, the Society for the Study of Social Problems, the Southern Sociological Society, and the Southwestern Sociological Association.

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