Brief history of social problems : a critical thinking approach / Frank J. McVeigh, Loreen Wolfer.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

McVeigh, Frank J.

Contributor:

Wolfer, Loreen Therese, 1968-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Social problems--History.

Social problems.

Power (Social sciences)--History.

Power (Social sciences).

History.

Physical Description:

xiv, 436 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm

Other Title:

History of social problems

Social problems

Place of Publication:

Dallas : University Press of America, [2004]

Summary:

In this book, Frank McVeigh and Loreen Wolfer take an historical approach to examine the causes and conflicts behind ten major social problems that have existed for nearly 230 years. Using a critical thinking perspective of the history, sociology, politics, and economics of the period, the authors analyze social problems as a series of conflicts between those with power and those who were at one time virtually powerless.

Contents:

Part I Personal Problems Leading to Social Issues

Chapter 2 Crime, Delinquency and Administration of Justice 15

Chapter 3 Drugs and Alcohol 53

Part II Groups, Social Milieu and Social Issues

Chapter 4 Changing Gender Roles 91

Chapter 5 The Racial Problem in America 129

Part III Institutions and Social Issues

Chapter 6 Social Problems Related to the Family 179

Chapter 7 Education and Schools as a Social Problem 219

Chapter 8 Medical and Health Care Problems 257

Chapter 9 Economic Problems: Poverty, Wealth and Unemployment 295

Chapter 10 Population and the Environment as an Issue 331

Part IV International Dimensions of Social Problems

Chapter 11 International Social Problems: Globalization, War and Terrorism 363.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

ISBN:

0761828311

OCLC:

56054227