Social problems: A critical approach

by Kenneth J. Neubeck

A critical approach to the analysis of social problems facing the world today that examines both the causes of those problems and their human implications. Twelve chapters look at large societal issues such as Environmental Abuse and Economic Inequality and Poverty. The final five chapters focus on problems of an individual nature such as family-related problems and criminal behavior. The Fourth Edition has been substantively revised to include current issues such as the rise of temporary employees, the growing concentration of wealth, immigration in an increasingly diverse United States, an entirely new chapter on Heterosexism, the failures of the U.S. health care system, suicide among the young and old, and more.

460 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1979

Reviews

[Aaron · Rating 3 out of 5]

I can't remember this too well because I read it for a sociology course my first year of college in 2000, and I've since lost the text. From what I remember, it was easy and clear enough and provided a good introduction to some of the more pressing social concerns today.

Good read for sociology students, or anyone concerned about social problems in general.