Understanding Social Problems

Every chapter defines the nature of the social problem in a global context as well as U.S.

The text explores each of the three major theoretical explanations (in a balanced manner), describes the consequences of the problem, and provides alternatives solutions and policies.

In the midst of this macro analysis the authors use pedagogy to bring the micro application alive, e.g.

The Human Side and Self and Society so that the students can apply and understand the social problem.