The Study of Social Problems: Seven Perspectives

by Martin Weinberg and Earl S. Rubington

Book Overview

This critically acclaimed volume delineates seven sociological perspectives used to examine social problems--social pathology, social disorganization, value conflict, deviant behavior, labeling, the critical perspective, and social constructionism. Unlike most introductory texts, which are organized topically around issues such as drug abuse, racial violence, and juvenile delinquency, this anthology focuses on the major theoretical perspectives used...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0195142195
• ISBN13: 9780195142198
• Release Date: August 2002
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
• Length: 384 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 9.1" x 6.1"