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This is the eBook of the printed book and may not include any media, website access codes, or print supplements that may come packaged with the bound book. THINK Currency. THINK Relevancy. THINK Social Problems.   THINK Social Problems is informed with the latest research and the most contemporary examples, allowing you to bring current events directly into your classroom with little additional work.   An engaging visual design developed with extensive student feedback and 12-15 page chapters makes THINK Social Problems the textbook your students will actually read. This student-friendly text delivers the core concepts of Social Problems in a way they can easily understand.    The 2nd edition includes three new chapters: “Economy and Work,” “Politics,” and “Sex and Social Problems Related to Sexuality.”   A better teaching and learning experience This program will provide a better teaching and learning experience–for you and your students.  Here’s how: Personalize Learning — MySearchLab 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 — Chapter organization follows a 3-step process that presents the topic, considers the social problems, and urges students to uncover solutions. Engage Students — TheThinkSpot provides open-access to chapter-by-chapter quizzes, study cards, flashcards, and a professor-written sociology blog. Explore Theory — Three main sociological paradigms are discussed visually through a theory infographic in every chapter. Understand Diversity — Global comparisons are found in every chapter within a designated feature box. Support Instructors - Written activities and assessment in MySearchLab offer instructors supplemental materials to help their students succeed. Note: MySearchLab does not come automatically packaged with this text. To purchase MySearchLab, please visit: www.mysearchlab.com or you can purchase a valuepack of the text + MySearchLab (at no additional cost).

Table of Contents:
1) Brief Table of Contents 2) Full Table of Contents     1) Brief Table of Contents   Chapter 1: The Study of Social Problems Chapter 2: Inequality: Poverty and Wealth Chapter 3: Race and Immigration Chapter 4: Gender Chapter 5: Aging: Social Problems of Growing Old Chapter 6: Media and Technology Chapter 7: Economy and Work Chapter 8: Politics Chapter 9: Problems in Education Chapter 10: Physical and Mental Health Care Chapter 11: Drug and Alcohol Abuse Chapter 12: Sex and Social Problems Related to Sexuality Chapter 13: Crime Chapter 14: Criminal Justice Chapter 15: Social Problems of Marriage and Family Chapter 16: Urbanization: Social Problems from the Growth of Cities Chapter 17: Globalization and Inequality Chapter 18: Population Problems Chapter 19: Environment Chapter 20: War and Terrorism   2) Full Table of Contents   Chapter 1: The Study of Social Problems Get the Topic: What Is a Social Problem? The Sociological Imagination The Essential Elements of a Social Problem Factors that Define a Social Problem Think Social Problems: How Do Sociologists Use Theoretical Paradigms to Frame Their Thinking? The Three Major Paradigms of Sociology What Types of Questions Do Sociologists Ask? The Three Paradigms–How Are They Interrelated? Emerging Paradigms Wrap Your Mind Around the Theory: Is Society Broken? Discover Solutions to Social Problems: What Is the Role of Research and Social Policy in Understanding Social Problems? Research Methods Quantitative and Qualitative Methods Triangulation Social Policy and Statistics From Classroom to Community: Poverty   Chapter 2: Inequality: Poverty and Wealth Get the Topic: What Is Inequality and How Does It Affect People? Defining Economic Inequality How Does Inequality Affect the Lives of People? What Do Societies Do About This? Go Global: Measuring Inequality: The Gini Index and Decile Ratio Think Social Problems: How Do Sociologists View Inequality? Functionalism Conflict Theory Symbolic Interactionism  Wrap Your Mind Around the Theory: Why Do Societies Have Different Social Classes? Discover Solutions to Social Problems: What Social Policies Address Economic Inequality? The Welfare System Make Connections: Does Your Neighbor’s Income Affect You? From Classroom to Community: Rags to Riches Taxation Pro & Con: Progressive Taxes   Chapter 3: Race and Immigration Get the Topic: Is Racial and Ethnic Inequality a Social Problem? Defining Race and Ethnicity Go Global: Bolivian Genocide Think Social Problems: Why Does Racial and Ethnic Inequality Still Exist in the United States? Symbolic Interactionism: Color-blind Racism Functionalism: The Interaction of Culture and Structure Conflict Theory Discover Solutions to Social Problems: How Can Society Address Racial and Ethnic Inequality? Social Problems and Racial Segregation Wrap Your Mind Around the Theory: How Does Social Theory View the Effects of Racism? Immigration Control and Immigration Issues Make Connections: Race and Class Pro & Con: “English Only” Laws From Classroom to Community: Encouraging Teens to Get Involved   Chapter 4: Gender Get the Topic: How Does a Society Deal with Gender? Core Concepts Go Global: Female Circumcision History of Gender Differences Does Gender Make a Difference? Think Social Problems: What Are the Theories of Gender Related to Social Problems? Feminist Theory Wrap Your Mind Around the Theory: What Are the Social Problems Associated with Gender? Discover Solutions to Social Problems: What Social Policies Are in Place to Prevent Domestic Violence? Preventing Domestic Violence Title IX Make Connections: Opting Out? Pro & Con: Title IX From Classroom to Community: Volunteering for the Abused   Chapter 5: Aging: Social Problems of Growing Old Get the Topic: Who Are the Aging Population, and What Does Ageism Mean in Our Culture? Demographics Ageism What Are the Problems That Face an Aging Population? Go Global: International Life Expectancy Think Social Problems: What Theories Exist About the Aging Process? Functionalism: Disengagement Theory Symbolic Interactionism: Activity Theory Wrap Your Mind around the Theory: Why Do We Have Retirement? Discover Solutions to Social Problems: How Does Society Deal With Specific Problems of Aging? Social Security Medicare Death and Dying Make Connections: Aging, Poverty, and Population Growth Pro & Con: Active Euthanasia From Classroom to Community: Back to Work   Chapter 6: Media and Technology Get the Topic: How Do Expanding Technologies Influence Society? What Is Technology? Technological Development Who Has Access to Technology? How Does Technological Development Affect Society? Media and Technology Go Global: Gurupa Media Bias Think Social Problems: How Do Media and Technology Create or Alleviate Social Problems? Conflict Theory and the Media Feminist Perspectives on Media Wrap Your Mind Around the Theory: How Does the Transfer of Information Affect Society? Functionalism Discover Solutions to Social Problems: What Is the Role of the Government in Media? Media Ownership Make Connections: The Media’s Role in Politics Pro & Con: New Technology in the Workplace From Classroom to Community: Freedom of the Press?   Chapter 7: Economy and Work Get the Topic: How Do We Get What We Need? Stages of Society and Economic Life Global Economy Trends in the U.S. Economy Work Free Trade Go Global: Controlling the Global Economy: A Job for Everyone Think Social Problems: How Can We Think about the Economy Functionalism Conflict Theory From Classroom to Community: Employment Discrimination Symbolic Interactionism Discover Solutions to Social Problems: How Can the Government Influence the Economy Pro & Con: Is a Free Market the Best Kind of Economy for the United States Wrap Your Mind Around the Theory: How Is Power Distributed in Economic and Political Systems? Make Connections   Chapter 8: Politics Get the Topic: How Do We Govern to Get What We Need? Political Systems Go Global Think Social Problems: How Do Political Systems Function? Functionalism Conflict Theory Symbolic Interactionism From Classroom to Community: Political Contributions Wrap Your Mind Around the Theory: How Is Power Distributed in Economic and Political Systems? Discover Solutions to Social Problems: How Does the Economic System Influence the Political? Political Funding Pro & Con: Does the U.S. Democracy Actually Represent “the People”? Make Connections: You Say You Want a Revolution   Chapter 9: Problems in Education Get the Topic: What Are the Social Problems in Education? Education in Society History of Education Problems with Higher Education Problems in Education Go Global: The South Korean Educational System Think Social Problems: What Thinking Drives Education in Society? Theories Behind Education Discover Solutions to Social Problems: What Can We Do to Encourage Educational Equality? No Child Left Behind Wrap Your Mind Around the Theory: How Does Education Affect Society? Pro & Con: School Choice via Charters or Vouchers Make Connections: The Educational Attainment and the Community College From Classroom to Community: High-Quality Schools and Faculty   Chapter 10: Physical and Mental Health Care Get the Topic: What Are the Social Problems Related to Health and Aging? Health Defined Go Global: The Best Places to Have Cancer Health Care Mental Health Think Social Problems: How Do Sociologists View Problems Related to Mental and Physical Health? Functionalism: The Medicalization of the American Society Conflict Theory: Making a Profit Wrap Your Mind Around the Theory: Is Health Care a Right or a Privilege? Discover Solutions to Social Problems: How Do Societies Deal with Health? Health Care in the United States Make Connections Pro & Con: National Health Care vs. Private Health Care From Classroom to Community: Mental Health Facilities   Chapter 11: Drug and Alcohol Abuse Get the Topic: Is Substance Abuse a Social Problem? History of Drug Abuse Drug Use and Abuse Types of Drugs Basics of Drug Use in America Why Do We Use Drugs? Go Global: The Mexican Drug War Think Social Problems: How Do Sociologists View Drug and Alcohol Use? Symbolic Interactionism Wrap Your Mind Around the Theory: Why Do People Abuse Drugs and Alcohol? Functionalism Conflict Theory Discover Solutions to Social Problems: What Can We Do About Drug and Alcohol Abuse? Treatment or Punishment? Make Connections: Drug Use and Crime Pro & Con: Should Marijuana Be Legalized? From Classroom to Community: Working on a Drug Prevention Council   Chapter 12: Sex and Social Problems Related to Sexuality Get the Topic: How Do Americans View Issues of Sex and Sexuality? Sex and Gender Sexual Orientation Reproduction and Controlling Births Sexual Behaviors as Social Problems Go Global: Prostitution in the Netherlands Think Social Problems: How Do the Different Sociological Paradigms View Sexuality? Queer Theory Conflict Theory Wrap Your Mind Around the Theory: How do Sociologists View Gender Difference? Discover Solutions to Social Problems: How Does Society Deal with Sexual Differences? Homosexual Unions Pro & Con: Same-Sex Unions Make Connections: Criminalization of Consensual Acts From Classroom to Community: Human Trafficking   Chapter 13: Crime Get the Topic: How Is Crime a Social Problem? Measuring Crime: Crime Statistics Crime Demographics Go Global: United States: Low on Theft, High on Murder Media and Crime Think Social Problems: What Motivates Criminal Behavior? Psychological Perspectives on Crime Sociological Explanations for Crime Make Connections: Crime and Immigration Discover Solutions to Social Problems: How Can We Prevent Crime Among Youth? Pro & Con: Gun Control Wrap Your Mind Around the Theory: How Can You Prevent Crime? From Classroom to Community: Encouraging Teens to Get Involved   Chapter 14: Criminal Justice Get the Topic: How Do Societies Respond to Crime? Creation of the Law The U.S. Criminal Justice System Go Global: The United States in the Crosshairs Think Social Problems: How Do We Justify Punishment? Conflict Theorist Philosophies of Criminal Sentencing Functionalist Philosophies of Criminal Sentencing Symbolic Interactionist Philosophies of Criminal Sentencing Discover Solutions to Social Problems: Can Society Punish Too Much? Wrap Your Mind Around the Theory: How Do Societies Maintain Social Control? Mandatory Minimums The Death Penalty Make Connections: Incarcerate the Poor, Incarcerate the Community Pro & Con: The Death Penalty From Classroom to Community: Volunteering in a Detention Facility   Chapter 15: Social Problems of Marriage and Family  Get the Topic: What Social Problems Relate to Marriage and Family? Background of a Family The American Family: A Work in Progress Go Global: Divorce Rates Around the World Divorce Think Social Problems: How Do We View Marriage? Symbolic Interactionism Conflict Theory Wrap Your Mind Around the Theory: Is the Family in Decline? Functionalism 223 Discover Solutions to Social Problems: What Are Some Problems in the Family? Preventing Child Abuse Make Connections: Boomerang Kids and Grandparents Pro & Con: Does Cohabitation Help or Harm Personal Relationships? No-Fault Divorce From Classroom to Community: Helping Children of Divorce   Chapter 16: Urbanization: Social Problems from the Growth of Cities Get the Topic: How Do Cities Affect Society? Urban and Rural Urbanization Around the World Urbanization in the United States The Problems of Urbanization City Dwellers Go Global: UN-HABITAT Think Social Problems: Do Cities Create Social Problems for Societies and Individuals? Functionalism Conflict Theory Wrap Your Mind Around the Theory: How Do Societies Deal with Rapid Urban Growth? Discover Solutions to Social Problems: Can Planning Provide Solutions to Problems Created by Urbanization? Urban Renewal Make Connections: Population Growth and Resources Funding Urban Renewal Pro & Con: Urban Renewal through Tax Funding From Classroom to Community: Urban Renewal   Chapter 17: Globalization and Inequality Get the Topic: What Is Globalization and How Does It Affect the World? Globalization How Did the World Become Stratified? Global Stratification Go Global: Poor Countries and the World’s Economy Think Social Problems: What Are the Theories About Globalization? Conflict Theory Symbolic Interactionism Wrap Your Mind Around the Theory: How Does Globalization Influence the Lives of People? Discover Solutions to Social Problems: How Does Society Deal with Globalization? Foreign Aid Make Connections: Inequality Comparisons Pro & Con: Globalization From Classroom to Community: Medical Aid in Botswana   Chapter 18: Population Problems Get the Topic: Is Population Growth a Problem? Population by the Numbers Tools for Studying Population Economic Issues of Population Growth and Decline Go Global: China and the One-Child Policy Think Social Problems: How Do We Measure Population? Malthusian Theory Demographic Transition Theory Discover Solutions to Social Problems: How Do Demographers Think About the Issue of Population? Population Control Wrap Your Mind Around the Theory: How Does Population Growth Affect Society? Make Connections: Rising Population in Niger Pro & Con: Population Control From Classroom to Community: Clean Water   Chapter 19: Environment Get the Topic: Is the Environment in Danger? Human Exemptionalism Environmental Sociology Ecosystem Management Harmful Substances and Resource Efficiency Go Global: Environmental Crisis Wrap Your Mind Around the Theory: How Do You Think About the Environment? Think Social Problems: How Do Sociologists Think About Environmental Problems? Environmental Theory Conflict Theory Discover Solutions to Social Problems: What Can We Do About Environmental Problems? The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) The Environmental Movement Make Connections: Population and the Environment Pro & Con: Combating Global Climate Change From Classroom to Community: Every Little Bit Counts   Chapter 20: War and Terrorism Get the Topic: How Do Countries Deal with Conflicts? The Nature of Power and War The Military and the Use of Force The Nature of Terrorism Go Global: Child Soldiers Think Social Problems: What Are Some Theories of Conflicts? Functionalism Conflict Theory Wrap Your Mind Around the Theory: Why Are There Wars? Symbolic Interactionism Discover Solutions to Social Problems: How Do We Control Conflicts? Nuclear Arms Control Make Connections: Terrorism Waves Pro & Con: Using the Military to Fight Terrorism Combating International Terrorism From Classroom to Community: Volunteering at the Site of Domestic Terrorism

About the Author :
John Carl's interest in sociology grew from his interests and job experiences after college, which included working in hospitals, schools, churches and prisons. John reflects, “In these many diverse encounters I continued to notice how often the structures of society often did not support the change so desperately sought after by the individual.  I began to reflect on my sociology courses from my undergraduate work and decided to return to graduate school to study sociology.”   Returning to graduate school at the University of Oklahoma, he became passionate about the study of Criminology and Stratification completing his Ph.D. while teaching full time at Rose State College.  John says, “I found that every part of my life to this point, fit perfectly with the study of sociology.  It is a diverse and exciting field that helps a person understand their world.”   Today, teaching remains his primary focus. John Carl has excelled in the classroom, winning awards for his teaching and working to build and improve the sociology program at Rose State.  “I teach the introductory class every semester because I believe it is the most important course in any department.  It is where students get the foundation they need for their continued study of sociology.  In these classes, my goal is simple.  To teach students to think sociologically so that they can consider any new event in the light of that thought.”    John lives in Oklahoma with his family, wife Keven, and daughters Sara and Caroline.  In his free time, John plays golf, gardens, throws pottery, and plays his guitar.  He continues to move from the classroom to community by being active in non-profit leadership in his home community and providing training to non-profit boards so they may better achieve their goals.  John suggests, “It is all part of sociology, not only to understand the world in which we live, but to take that understanding from the classroom and use it to improve the community.”


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  • ISBN-13: 9780205922185
  • Publisher: Pearson Education (US)
  • Publisher Imprint: Pearson
  • Language: English
  • Weight: 1 gr
  • ISBN-10: 020592218X
  • Publisher Date: 28 Feb 2012
  • Binding: Digital download
  • No of Pages: 368


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