Thinking about Social Problems: An Introduction to Constructionist Perspectives

by Donileen R. Loseke and Dr Donileen R Loseke

Book Overview

An overview of how images of social problems can shape not only public policy and social services, but also the ways in which we make sense of ourselves and others. It introduces two primary changes. First, some attention is devoted to the "new social movements" that emphasize social change through identity transformation rather than through structural change. Second, the text now also looks more closely at the importance of emotions in constructing...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0202306208
• ISBN13: 9780202306209
• Release Date: February 1999
• Publisher: Aldine
• Length: 227 Pages
• Weight: 0.78 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.4" x 8.9"

Customer Reviews

good book

i bought this for my constructing social problems course. and the author is actually my professor. the book is easy to read. i recommend this to everyone