{"product_id":"social-problems-9781412978620","title":"Social Problems","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis engaging reader asks provocative questions about the issues around social problems, allowing students to see the topic from a wide range of perspectives and to think critically about the subjects that matter to them.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAnnotated Contents Preface Contributors THE BASES OF INEQUALITY Social Class and Poverty 1. Global Food Crisis: What′s Causing the Rising Prices? - Marcia Clemmitt Race and Ethnicity 2. Affirmative Action: Is It Time to End Racial Preferences? - Peter Katel Gender 3. Gender Pay Gap: Are Women Paid Fairly in the Workplace? - Thomas J. Billitteri Sexual Orientation 4. Gay Marriage Showdowns: Will Voters Bar Marriage for Same-Sex Couples? - Kenneth Jost Age and Aging 5. Aging Baby Boomers: Will the ′Youth Generation′ Redefine Old Age? - Alan Greenblatt OUR SOCIAL INSTITUTIONS Families 6. Future of Marriage: Is Traditional Matrimony Going Out of Style? - David Masci Education 7. Student Aid: Will Many Low-Income Students Be Left Out? - Marcia Clemmitt Work and the Economy 8. Public-Works Projects: Do They Stimulate the Economy More Than Tax Cuts? - Marcia Clemmitt Health and Medicine 9. Universal Coverage: Will All Americans Finally Get Health Insurance? - Marcia Clemmitt The Media 10. Television′s Future: Will TV Remain the Dominant Mass Medium? - Alan Greenblatt OUR SOCIAL AND PHYSICAL WORLDS Alcohol and Drug Abuse 11. Drinking on Campus: Have Efforts to Reduce Alcohol Abuse Failed? - Barbara Mantel Crime and Criminal Justice 12. Juvenile Justice: Are Sentencing Policies Too Harsh? - Peter Katel Cities and Suburbs 13. Rebuilding New Orleans: Should Flood-Prone Areas Be Redeveloped? - Peter Katel The Environment 14. Regulating Toxic Chemicals: Do We Know Enough About Chemical Risks? - Jennifer Weeks War and Terrorism 15. Cost of the Iraq War: Are Economic Woes a Casualty of Unexpectedly High Costs? - Peter Katel INDIVIDUAL ACTION AND SOCIAL CHANGE Social Problems and Social Action 16. The Obama Presidency: Can Barack Obama Deliver the Change He Promises? - Kenneth Jost and the CQ Researcher Staff","brand":"Sage Publications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53187433496919,"sku":"9781412978620","price":61.48,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/social-problems-9781412978620","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}