Publisher's Synopsis
This text takes a critical approach to the analysis of 17 major social problems confronting the world today, examining both the causes and human implications of those problems. The text is divided into two major parts. The first part focuses on macro problems, or large societal issues such as homelessness or racism. The second half of addresses micro problems of an individual nature such as drug abuse and suicide.;The text is designed not only to impart information but also to inspire informed thought and discussion of the issues. It attempts to do this by providing in each chapter the causes, effects, and possible steps toward solving the problem at hand. There is a separate chapter on suicide for those who wish to cover that topic in greater detail and two separate chapters on drug abuse and alcoholism, allowing for more comprehensive coverage. Heavy emphasis is placed on the use of data and empirical studies.
