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Heiner, Robert

 
9780195380231: Social Problems: An Introduction to Critical Constructionism
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ISBN 10: 0195380231 ISBN 13: 9780195380231
Editorial: Oxford Univ Pr, 2009

Sinopsis

Now in a new edition, Social Problems: An Introduction to Critical Constructionism synthesizes conflict theory and social constructionism to help students think critically about social problems. A concise, student-friendly alternative to all-encompassing standard textbooks, this book examines a single theoretical paradigm in depth, demonstrating how theory can be used to understand a breadth of real world structures.

Robert Heiner focuses on the four problems most often encountered in social problems courses: inequality, family, crime and deviance, and overpopulation and the environment. Heiner's critical approach helps students conceive of societal problems as socially constructed phenomena whose importance varies according to media attention and the agendas of particular interest groups. Furthermore, his critical point of view leads students to reevaluate their own preconceived notions and beliefs, in turn generating lively classroom discussions.

Revised and updated in this third edition, Social Problems now includes a glossary of key terms and reinforcing end-of-chapter questions, as well as new discussions of such issues as immigration. Additional graphics help visually illustrate key concepts and ideas.

Social Problems: An Introduction to Critical Constructionism, Third Edition, is ideal for social problems courses. Given its readability and consistent application of theory, this book could also be used in introductory sociology courses and social theory courses.

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Robert Heiner is Professor and Assistant Department Chair of Sociology at Plymouth State College. He is editor ofDeviance Across Cultures (OUP, 2007), Social Problems and Social Solutions: A Cross-Cultural Perspective (1998), andCriminology: A Cross-Cultural Perspective (1995).

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Editorial
Oxford Univ Pr
Año de publicación
2009
Idioma
Inglés
ISBN 10 
0195380231
ISBN 13 
9780195380231
Encuadernación
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Número de edición
3
Número de páginas
246
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