Social Problems and the Quality of Life / Edition 13

by Robert H. Lauer, Jeanette C. Lauer

Overview

Social Problems and the Quality of Life is a thought-provoking text providing thorough coverage of the social problems that most acutely impact the quality of our lives. Chapters define what a social problem is, and address a number of questions crucial to understanding social problems. Learning is supported through several pedagogical features such as Global Comparison boxes and public policy sections, as well as study questions, internet resources, and ample review materials.

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Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780078026867
Publisher:	McGraw-Hill Higher Education
Publication date:	02/01/2013
Edition description:	Older Edition
Pages:	576
Product dimensions:	8.00(w) x 9.90(h) x 0.80(d)
Age Range:	18 Years

About the Author

Robert Lauer received his B.S. and Ph.D. from Washington University, his B.D. from Southern Seminary, and his M.A. from Southern Illinois University. Representatives may reach him at [e-mail].

Jeanette C. Lauer is a Research Professor at Alliant International University. She received her Ph.D. in Social History from Washington University, St. Louis. She has published numerous journal articles and co-authored fifteen books. Most recently she co-authored Becoming Family: Building a Stepfamily that Really Works. She is a member of the National Council on Family Relations, and the Stepfamily Association of America.

Table of Contents

List of Figures
List of Tables
Preface

PART 1 Foundations
1 Understanding Social

PART 2 Problems of Behavioral Deviance
2 Alcohol and Other Drugs
3 Crime and Delinquency
4 Violence
5 Sexual Deviance

PART 3 Problems of Inequality
6 Poverty
7 Gender and Sexual Orientation
8 Race, Ethnic Groups,and Racism

PART 4 Problems of Social Institutions
9 Government and Politics
10 Work and the Economy
11 Education
12 Family Problems
13 Health Care and Illness

PART 5 Global Social Problems
14 War and Terrorism
15 The Environment

Glossary
References
Credits
Name Index
Subject Index