Mooney, Linda A., author.

Understanding social problems / Linda A. Mooney, Molly Clever, and Marieke Van Willigen. - Eleventh edition. - xxiii, 629 [I-18] pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Sociology and the study of social problems -- Thinking about social problems -- Problems of well being -- Physical and mental health and health care -- Alcohol and other drugs -- Crime and social control -- Family problems -- Economic inequality, wealth, and poverty -- Work and unemployment -- problems in education -- Race, ethnicity, and immigration -- Gender inequality -- Sexual orientation and the struggle for equality -- Problems of globalization -- Population growth and aging -- Environmental problems -- Science and technology -- Conflict, war, and terrorism.

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Social problems--United States.


United States--Social conditions--1980-2020.

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