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How Can We Solve Our Social Problems?
Third Edition
Courses:
Social Problems
Social Problems
November 2015 | 344 pages | SAGE Publications, Inc
“Rarely do I find a book that so clearly and concisely presents the material is such an accessible engaging manner. I just hope it never goes out of print!”
– Chris Adamski-Mietus, Western Illinois University
Many of today’s social problems—poverty, crime, racism, sexism, drug abuse, unequal access to quality health care or education, threats to the environment, over-population—can seem intractable. James A. Crone’s How Can We Solve Our Social Problems?, Third Edition is designed to give students studying these types of social problems a sense of hope. Unlike the standard survey texts that focus heavily on the causes and consequences of problems, this book is devoted to analyzing possible solutions. It maintains a sense of sociological objectivity throughout, and without moralizing, describes what could be done in America and on a global scale, through government policies, private sector initiatives, and the collective actions of citizens, to address even our most pervasive social problems.
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– Chris Adamski-Mietus, Western Illinois University
Many of today’s social problems—poverty, crime, racism, sexism, drug abuse, unequal access to quality health care or education, threats to the environment, over-population—can seem intractable. James A. Crone’s How Can We Solve Our Social Problems?, Third Edition is designed to give students studying these types of social problems a sense of hope. Unlike the standard survey texts that focus heavily on the causes and consequences of problems, this book is devoted to analyzing possible solutions. It maintains a sense of sociological objectivity throughout, and without moralizing, describes what could be done in America and on a global scale, through government policies, private sector initiatives, and the collective actions of citizens, to address even our most pervasive social problems.
Contributor to the SAGE Teaching Innovations and Professional Development Award
?Find out more at www.sagepub.com/sociologyaward
Chapter 1: Preparing to Solve Our Social Problems
Chapter 2: Barriers, Possibilities, and How Sociology Can Help
Chapter 3: How Can We Solve the Problem of Increasing Inequality?
Chapter 4: How Can We Solve the Problem of Poverty?
Chapter 5: How Can We Solve the Problem of Racial/Ethnic Inequality?
Chapter 6: How Can We Solve the Problem of Gender Inequality?
Chapter 7: How Can We Solve the Problem of Unequal Education?
Chapter 8: How Can We Solve the Problem of Crime?
Chapter 9: How Can We Solve the Problem of Drugs?
Chapter 10: How Can We Solve the Problem of Health Care?
Chapter 11: How Can We Solve the Problems of Families?
Chapter 12: How Can We Solve the World’s Population Problem?
Chapter 13: How Can We Solve the World’s Environmental Problem?
Chapter 14: Solving Our Social Problems: Predictions and Conclusions
“It is easy to read and gets to the point quickly without including unnecessary details. I also like that it provides realistic solutions, things that can be done either by individual or group effort…Rarely do I find a book that so clearly and concisely presents the material is such an accessible engaging manner. I just hope it never goes out of print!”
Western Illinois University
“I adopted this book because of its readability and its emphasis on solving problems. Social problems can, quite frankly, be depressing to cover day in and day out. It's great to be able to end each unit or topic of discussion on a high note by discussing solutions.”
Walsh University
I've used this book, including previous editions, for a number of semesters and it's been very useful.
Social Science Dept, Wilbur Wright College
January 15, 2021
I lIke the information contained in this book, but it was a little light on introductory knowledge for my freshman level class. I may adopt it as a supplement next semester, but I don't think it could stand on its own in my particular class.
Soc Crim Just Sub Abuse Dept, University Of Central Oklahoma
July 7, 2016
Chose a different Sage textbook, shared this with a colleague who may be interested in it.
Arts Humanities Dept, Tri-State Bible College
September 21, 2015
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