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 | | Thomson Advantage Books: Understanding Social Problems (Looseleaf Version with CD-ROM and InfoTrac) (Advantage Series:) by Linda A. Mooney, David Knox, Caroline Schacht ISBN-10: 9780534625375 ISBN-10: 0-534-62537-1 ISBN-13: 9780534625375 ISBN-13: 978-0-534-62537-5 Loose Leaf 2004-07-22 Wadsworth Publishing Find Lowest Price |
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Product Description This is a comprehensive mid-level text that takes a theoretically balanced, student-centered approach to social problems and offers top quality content at a low, student-friendly cost. It is unique in that it progresses from a micro- to macro-level of analysis, focusing first on such problems as health care, drug use, and family and then broadening to the widening concerns of such topics as population growth and conflict around the world. The text is also distinctive in that every chapter defines the nature of social problems in a global context as well as a U.S. context. Its micro- to macro-level of analysis is also present in the way it explores social problems and enables students to apply what they learn to themselves. On the macro level, the text explores each of the three major theoretical explanations, describes the consequences of the problem, and provides alternatives solutions and policies. On the micro level, pedagogical features such as The Human Side and Self and Society enable students to understand social problems and see how what they learn applies to themselves. This dual approach enables students to learn about social problems in a unique organized manner that facilitates learning by making it more relevant to themselves on a personal level. | ||
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Confirm Edition The book came through the mail exceptionaly fast and was very pleased. When I opened the package I then realized that it was the wrong edition. It was entirely my fault for not confirming the edition with the seller. When I ordered it, it said brand new with a CD. I thought that meant that it was the newest edition because usually the CD gets lost with the older editions. I don't know if I would have bought this book knowing that it was two editions old. The book was a little over priced considering the edition is no longer used. Fortuanlly, I was able to use most of the book in class. Excellant delivery but I would just email first to confirm what edition it is. | ||
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Good Book I took a sociology class and it requested I purchase this book for the class. I really enjoyed the class along with the book. The information it contained was interesting which made it easy to read. All in all a good book! | ||