Social Problems and the Quality of Life

by Robert H. Lauer, Jeanette C. Lauer

Social Problems and the Quality of Life focuses on the ways in which social problems affect the quality of life. It begins by defining social problems and discussing the tools needed to understand and respond to problems. It then moves on to an examination of specific problems in terms of: the nature and extent of the problem; how the problem affects people's quality of life; the structural and social psychological factors that cause and tend to perpetuate the problem; and what can be done to resolve the problem. Along with the discussion, a number of learning aids makes this text personal, practical, and an interactive learning experience.

Genres: Sociology

728 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1978

Reviews

[Anna Beers · Rating 2 out of 5]

so weird?? misleading info and does not provide tons of perspective on ANY of the subjects. specifically can speak to the sexuality chapter that it is super weird and has transphobic language. bad book!

[Hannah Hewett · Rating 4 out of 5]

obviously this is a textbook so i’m somewhat biased, but up to like chapter 13 i genuinely read through the whole book and it actually had some interesting concepts and research inside it.

[Jimmy Head · Rating 2 out of 5]

Sexual deviance section shows how political science can be. Homosexuality is behavioral choice!

[Vanessa · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read this book many, many, many moons ago. Decided to go back to revisit, and really focus this time. Very informative and easy to read.

[Valerie Wicke · Rating 4 out of 5]

Read for school. Very informative. It is a textbook, but is not hard or boring to read.