DeFronzo, James,

Social problems and social movements / James DeFronzo, University of Connecticut, Jungyun Gill, Stonehill College. - xx, 498 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm

Includes bibliographical references (pages 438-472) and index.

The sociology of social problems --
The sociology of social movements --
The sociology of power: economics, wealth, and politics --
Poverty --
Race, ethnicity, and immigration --
Gender and sexual orientation --
The family --
Education and media --
Health care and well-being --
Crime and criminal justice --
Globalization, technology, and global inequalities --
Population, urbanization, and aging --
The environment --
Drug abuse and human trafficking --
War, rebellion, and terrorism

Social Problems aims to not only introduce students to the key social problems discussed in most courses, but also to show them that change is possible by introducing them to key social movements working to solve some of these social problems.

CAS Bachelor of Arts in Political Science


Text in English

9781442221543

2018053699


Social problems--United States.
Social movements--United States.

HN57 / .D43 2020

361.10973 D36 2020