Investigating social problems

• Other Authors: Treviño, A. Javier 1958-
• Format: Book
• Language: English
• Published: Los Angeles, Calif. Sage 2015
• Subjects: Social problems > 21st century; Social problems > Health aspects; Equality; Social institutions
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• Physical Description: xxx, 472, G-11, R-40, I-20 pages : illustrations 28 cm
• Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and indexes
• ISBN: 9781452242033

"Given the complexity of the issues, the study of social problems requires, indeed demands, specialized focus by experts." -A. Javier Trevino Welcome to a new way of Investigating Social Problems. In this groundbreaking new text, general editor A. Javier Trevino, working with a panel of experts, thoroughly examines all aspects of social problems, providing a contemporary and authoritative introduction to the field. Each chapter is written by a specialist on that particular topic. This unique, contributed format ensures that the research and examples provided are the most current and relevant in the field. The chapters carefully follow a model framework to ensure consistency across the entire text and provide continuity for the reader. The text is framed around three major themes: intersectionality (the interplay of race, ethnicity, class, and gender), the global scope of many problems, and how researchers take an evidence-based approach to studying problems.