Description
Book SynopsisThis book discusses the nature and significance of social problems, and considers the relationship between social problems and social justice. It provides an overview of some of the key problems currently facing society, and clearly and systematically demonstrates how these problems perpetuate social injustice, inequality and discrimination.
Table of ContentsChapter 1: Introduction Part 1: Understanding Social Problems and Social Justice Chapter 2: Making Sense of Social Problems Chapter 3: Making Sense of Social Justice Part 2: Analysing Social Problems and Social Justice Chapter 4: Poverty, Deprivation and Debt Chapter 5: Unemployment Chapter 6: Housing Problems and Homelessness Chapter 7: Crime and Anti-social Behaviour Chapter 8: Abuse Chapter 9: Mental Health Problems Chapter 10: Problematic drug use Chapter 11: Terrorism Chapter 12: Destruction of Habitat Part 3: Addressing Social Problems and Social Justice Chapter 13: Efforts to Date Chapter 14: Future Avenues.
