Understanding Social Problems: An Introduction

This up-to-date and accessible text fills an important gap in the market by introducing students to social policy perspectives on social problems. Written in an accessible, student-friendly style, using subheadings, boxed material, tables, and up-to-date examples Each chapter includes a brief outline of the issues to be explored and question sections to help learning, develop evaluative skills and encourage project work Includes an annotated guide to further reading, helpful internet addresses, and a bibliography of sources cited Chapters can be used independently or in conjunction with others addressing related questions

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0631220291
• ISBN13: 9780631220299
• Release Date: March 2001
• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
• Length: 344 Pages
• Weight: 1.59 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 7.0" x 10.0"