Social problems : an advocate group approach / by Sara Towe Horsfall.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Horsfall, Sara Towe, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Social problems.

Social change.

Social problems--United States.

Social change--United States.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (385 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Boca Raton, FL : Routledge, an imprint of Taylor and Francis, [2018].

Language Note:

English

Summary:

This book represents a truly innovative and empowering approach to social problems. Instead of focusing solely on a seemingly tireless list of major problems, Sara Towe Horsfall considers how select key issues can be solved and pays particular attention to the advocate groups already on the front lines. Horsfall first provides a robust theoretical foundation to the study of social problems before moving on to the problems themselves, examining each through the lens of specific advocate groups working towards solutions. This concise and accessible text also incorporates useful learning tools including study questions to help reinforce reading comprehension, questions for further thought to encourage critical thinking and classroom discussion, a glossary of key terms, and a worksheet for researching advocate groups. Social Problems: An Advocate Group Approach is an essential resource for social problems courses and for anyone who is inspired to effect change.

Contents:

section 1. The theoretical basis of the study of social problems

section 2. The problems.

Notes:

Includes index.

Description based on print version record and CIP data provided by publisher; resource not viewed.

ISBN:

0-429-97273-3

0-429-96165-0

0-429-49310-X

1-281-90337-X

9786613792563

0-8133-4508-1

9780429493102

OCLC:

782879022