Constructing Social Problems

by Malcolm Spector and John I. Kitsuse

Book Overview

There is no adequate definition of social problems within sociology, and there is not and never has been a sociology of social problems. That observation is the point of departure of this book. The authors aim to provide such a definition and to prepare the ground for the empirical study of social problems. They are aware that their objective will strike many fellow sociologists as ambitious, perhaps even arrogant. Their work challenges sociologists...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0765807165
• ISBN13: 9780765807168
• Release Date: August 2000
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 196 Pages
• Weight: 1.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"