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Debating Social Problems emphasizes the process of debate as a means of addressing social problems and helps students engage in active learning. The debate format covers sensitive material in a way that encourages students to talk about this material openly in class. This succinct text includes activities that promote critical thinking and includes examples from current events.



Table of Contents

Preface; Acknowledgements; Chapter 1: Understanding Social Problems; Chapter 2: Work and Economy; Chapter 3: Government and the Political System; Chapter 4: The Educational System; Chapter 5: The Family; Chapter 6: Sex and Gender; Chapter 7: Sexuality; Chapter 8: Race and Ethnicity; Chapter 9: Deviance and Crime; Chapter 10: Alcohol and Other Drugs; Chapter 11: Health Care; Chapter 12: Terrorism and War; Chapter 13: Population; Chapter 14: The Environment and Urbanization; Chapter 15: Globalization; Index

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      Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 1/11/2018 12:09:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9781138309616, 978-1138309616
      ISBN10: 1138309613
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      Description

      Book Synopsis

      Debating Social Problems emphasizes the process of debate as a means of addressing social problems and helps students engage in active learning. The debate format covers sensitive material in a way that encourages students to talk about this material openly in class. This succinct text includes activities that promote critical thinking and includes examples from current events.



      Table of Contents

      Preface; Acknowledgements; Chapter 1: Understanding Social Problems; Chapter 2: Work and Economy; Chapter 3: Government and the Political System; Chapter 4: The Educational System; Chapter 5: The Family; Chapter 6: Sex and Gender; Chapter 7: Sexuality; Chapter 8: Race and Ethnicity; Chapter 9: Deviance and Crime; Chapter 10: Alcohol and Other Drugs; Chapter 11: Health Care; Chapter 12: Terrorism and War; Chapter 13: Population; Chapter 14: The Environment and Urbanization; Chapter 15: Globalization; Index

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