|
The study of social problems : seven perspectives / edited by Earl...
The study of social problems: seven perspectives
Oxford University Press, 2003 - 366 pages
This critically acclaimed volume delineates seven sociological perspectives used to examine social problems--social pathology, social disorganization, value conflict, deviant behavior, labeling, the critical perspective, and social constructionism. Unlike most introductory texts, which are organized topically around issues such as drug abuse, racial violence, and juvenile delinquency, this anthology focuses on the major theoretical perspectives used to examine social problems. Each section begins with an overview of the main contributors to the perspective, its history, and an outline of its major characteristics, and closes with a critique of the perspective and questions for discussion. For this edition, the editors have significantly updated the text, the readings, and the annotated references. New selections cover such topics as the decline of a Black community, white-collar crime, the devaluation of women, the universalization of social problems, how to successfully construct a social problem, and child sexual abuse. Long a standard in its field, The Study of Social Problems, 6/e, is an indispensable volume for building a strong theoretical foundation in courses on social problems.
| Relevance: |
 |
| LC Control No.: |
2002070906 |
| LCCN Permalink: |
http://lccn.loc.gov/2002070906 |
| Type of Material: |
Book (Print.) softcover |
| Main Title: |
The study of social problems : seven perspectives / edited by Earl Rubington, Martin S. Weinberg. |
| Edition Information: |
6th ed. |
| Published/Created: |
New York : Oxford University Press, 2003. |
| Description: |
x, 366 p. : ill., map ; 24 cm. |
| ISBN: |
0195142195 (pbk. : alk. paper)
|
| Links: |
Publisher descriptionThis critically acclaimed volume delineates seven sociological perspectives used to examine social problems--social pathology, social disorganization, value conflict, deviant behavior, labeling, the critical perspective, and social constructionism. Unlike most introductory texts, which are organized topically around issues such as drug abuse, racial violence, and juvenile delinquency, this anthology focuses on the major theoretical perspectives used to examine social problems. Each section begins with an overview of the main contributors to the perspective, its history, and an outline of its major characteristics, and closes with a critique of the perspective and questions for discussion. For this edition, the editors have significantly updated the text, the readings, and the annotated references. New selections cover such topics as the decline of a Black community, white-collar crime, the devaluation of women, the universalization of social problems, how to successfully construct a social problem, and child sexual abuse. Long a standard in its field, The Study of Social Problems, 6/e is an indispensable volume for building a strong theoretical foundation in courses on social problems.
subject headings for this publication:
Social problems.
Sociology -- United States.
TABLE OF CONTENTS FOLLOWS POLICY & RATING
Please note that THESE used books may not include additional media (study guides, CDs, DVDs, solutions manuals, etc.) as described in the publisher comments UNLESS MENTIONED OR IF PROVIDED ARE NOT GUARANTEED.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
THIS BOOK GRADING & DESCRIPTION
VERY GOOD READABILITY IS GREAT
VERY GOOD= SELLER'S LISTING BOOK DESCRIPTION AND CAVEAT INCLUDES:
NO IMPERFECTIONS DETECTED
Very Good: A book that has been read but is in excellent condition. No obvious damage to the cover, with the dust jacket included for hard covers. No missing or damaged pages, no creases or tears, and no underlining/highlighting of text or writing in the margins. May be very minimal identifying marks on the inside cover.OR EDGES Very minimal wear and tear. See the seller's listing (ABOVE)for full details and description of any imperfections
. There might be INCONSEQUENTIAL imperfections or human error in grading, but they do not greatly interfere with readability, value, OR ENJOYMENT THEREOF. Remediation will be carefully considered if book is "Significantly Not as Described."
SEE MY FEED-BACK= 100%
////////////////MY BRAGGING RIGHTS//////////////////////
I SHIP VERY QUICKLY (within 24 hours), GUARANTEED! (except in cases of blizzards,
hurricanes-twisters, earthquakes, flat tires, etc. )
ALSO fast feedback returned.
I answer messages quickly and welcome your questions.
//////////////////////////INFORMATION//////////////////////////
Some of the above book information is for research purposes only/. I strive to be accurate but Pre-filled details may not be and human error does happen so = SPECIFICS AND DESCRIPTION that are vital to your needs, should be double-checked by sending me a MESSAGE IN ADVANCE of purchase for confirmation OR REMEDIATION.
Please note that all books are used and may not include additional media
We are only selling the book; Even if described in the publisher comments or title and if they do contain CDs, they are not tested and are given free. Whatever is included (if included) is given freely without warrantee.
VIEWS OF AUTHORS ARE NOT NECESSARILY VIEWS OF SELLER.============I cannot verify any signatures,
///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
PayPal Preferred ***Contact (id. leonkeller ) e-mail= leon.keller@yahoo.com
WHY TAKE CHANCES........100%..........and intend to stay that way!
http://stores.shop.ebay.com/BOOKS-Choose-to-Peruse
BELOW is true FEEDBACK :
Book in much better condition than even advertised. Fast shipping. Thank you!!.........Impressively quick international delivery. Interesting book. Thank you, Sir! A++..........Using this book for GRADUATE School, thank you so much, Fast.........Thanks so much, just the book I was after arrived in VGC, great friendly service........AAA+, Items as advert'd, fast ship, good communication, would do business again.
Awesome deal saved me over $100 A+.............Great Seller! Prompt communication, item exactly as described, fast shipping!...
Ultra-lightning-fast delivery, careful packaging and high quality!!! Awesome!!!....Beautiful book! Safe Pkg. Speedy delivery! Let's work together, again!!...............................EXCELLENT BOOK, EXCELLENT SELLER! HIGHLY RECOMMEND BOTH BOOK & SELLER!
A Great Seller! I hope do more business with! Highly Recommended! AAAAA+++++!!!!..........Great seller! Item arrived quickly & as described/Highly recommend! Thanks....................Smooth transaction, prompt service and delivery. Would buy from seller again. A+.............
Reliable seller! Thank you very much kind one..........VERY NICE CONDITION!!GREAT PRIC& FAAAAAAAAAAAST ARRIVAL!!VERY PLEASED!!!....Better than described; great communication, well pak'd Thanks........Great item; fast delivery; would deal with again; highly recommended!!.Fantastick Seller! A Super Day to You.....and Thank You!...***¨¨*:•.TOP EBAYER•:*¨¨*:•.100% RELIABLE•:*¨¨*:•.THANK•:*¨¨*:•.YOU:***........Faster than a speeding bullet! An outstanding eBay transaction! Many thanks!...
Quick shipping, fantastic product. Highly recommend this seller!...624 *..Excellent transaction & rapid ship. Thanks so much! A+++++...625 *.....great seller thank you...626 *.....Quick, reasonably priced, and delivered in condition promised. Great seller!...627 *
Book arrived quickly and as described, pleased with purchase...628 *Very fast delivery, excellent price, Will be happy to do business with seller....629 *...Very satisfied...630 *Very fast, as described! Thank you!...631 *...Nice transaction Thank you...632 *....wonderful thanks--fast shipment..633 *.........just right 634 *.....Great books. Easy transaction. Thanks...635 *
Excellent!...636 *.........perfect...637 *...Thanks!...638 *........as described; arrived quickly...639 *
Great ebay seller. A+++++++++++ Fast delivery...640 *Book is in A+++ condition. Great seller. Would recommend highly. Thanks....641 *.....I"ve already started reading the book, very informative. fast delivery. Thanks...642 *
Fast shipper, great seller. Would definitely do business again....643 *...satisfied...644 *thank you 5 STAR SELLER!!!..645 *
MY DESCRIPTIONS & CAVEATS will supersede in description details.
================================================================================
THESE ARE THE NEW eBAY DEFINITIONS
Below definitions will be adhered to by the best of my ability but if contradiction exits it will be because the 'new definition' does not give an accurrate description of book and I have mentioned and tried to described the exception.
AS ALWAYS, BUYER MAY MESSAGE ME FOR CLARIFICATION. BEFORE PURCHASE.
Brand New: A new, unread, unused book in perfect condition with no missing or damaged pages. See the seller's listing for full details.
Like New: A book in excellent condition. Cover is shiny and undamaged, and the dust jacket is included for hard covers. No missing or damaged pages, no creases or tears, and no underlining/highlighting of text or writing in the margins. May be very minimal identifying marks on the inside cover. Very minimal wear and tear. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections.Added by seller= May be minimal identifying marks on edges. All of above with this Caveat;
Very Good: A book that has been read but is in excellent condition. No obvious damage to the cover, with the dust jacket included for hard covers. No missing or damaged pages, no creases or tears, and no underlining/highlighting of text or writing in the margins. May be very minimal identifying marks on the inside cover. Very minimal wear and tear. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections.Added by seller= May be minimal identifying marks on edges.All of above with this Caveat;
Good: A book that has been read but is in good condition. Very minimal damage to the cover including scuff marks, but no holes or tears. The dust jacket for hard covers may not be included. Binding has minimal wear. The majority of pages are undamaged with minimal creasing or tearing, minimal pencil underlining of text, no highlighting of text, no writing in margins. No missing pages. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections.Book is usually in better condition than described above
Acceptable: A book with obvious wear. May have some damage to the cover but integrity still intact. The binding may be slightly damaged but integrity is still intact. Possible writing in margins, possible underlining and highlighting of text, but no missing pages or anything that would compromise the legibility or understanding of the text. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections..Book is usually in better condition than described above
============================================================================================================================
============================================================================================================================
|
|
Table of contents onlyI. THE PROBLEM
1 Social Problems and Sociology.
The Definition of a Social Problem
The Development of American Sociology
Sociological Perspectives on Social Problems
Plan of the Book
Summary and Conclusion
Selected References
II. THE PERSPECTIVES
2 Social Pathology.
The Concept of Social Problems
Roots of the Social Pathology Perspective
Changes in the Social Pathology Perspective
Characteristics of the Social Pathology Perspective
Summary and Conclusion
The Organic Analogy, Samuel Smith
The Criminal as a Born Criminal Type, Cesare Lombroso and William Ferrero
The Child Savers, Anthony M. Platt
A Universal Criterion of Pathology, Vytautas Kavolis
The Pursuit of Loneliness, Philip Slater
The Moral Premises of Social Pathology, Carl M. Rosenquist
Questions for Discussion
Selected References
3 Social Disorganization.
Problems of Society
Problems of Discipline
Differences Between the Pathology and the Disorganization Perspectives
The Major Social Disorganization Theorists
Characteristics of the Social Disorganization Perspectives
Summary and Conclusion
Social Change and Social Disorganization, Robert E. Park
The Ecology of Urban Disorganization, Robert E. L. Faris and H. Warren Dunham
Family Disorganization, W. I. Thomas and Florian Znaniecki
The Decline of a Black Community, Elijah Anderson
A Disorganizing Concept, Marshall B. Clinard
Questions for Discussion
Selected References
4 Value Conflict.
Conflict Theorists and the Formulation of the Value Conflict Perspective
Characteristics of the Value Conflict Perspective
Summary and Conclusion
The Conflict of Values, Richard C. Fuller and Richard R. Myers
The Stages of a Social Problem, Richard C. Fuller and Richard R. Myers
Values, Politics, and Social Problems, Joseph A. Gusfield
Words Without Deeds, Willard Waller
A Critique of the Value Conflict Perspective, Kenneth Westhues
Questions for Discussion
Selected References
5 Deviant Behavior.
The Refocusing of Sociological Thought
Roots in Classical Theory
The Development of Anomie Theory
The Development of Differential Association Theory
Characteristics of the Deviant Behavior Perspective
Summary and Conclusion
Robert Merton: Anomie and Social Structure, Marshall B. Clinard
Learning to Be Deviant, Edwin H. Sutherland and Donald R. Cressey
A Theory of White Collar Crime, Edwin H. Sutherland
Anomie: Theory and Fact, Marshall B. Clinard
An Evaluation of the Theory of Differential Association, Donald R. Cressey
Questions for Discussion
Selected References
6 Labeling.
Focus and Concerns of the Labeling Perspective
The Discipline and Its Problems
Philosophical Sources of the Labeling Perspective
Founders of the Labeling Perspective
Characteristics of the Labeling Perspective
Summary and Conclusions
Outsiders, Howard S. Becker
Primary and Secondary Deviation, Edwin M. Lemert
The Devaluation of Women, Edwin M. Schur
The Saints and the Roughnecks, William J. Chambliss
A Critique of Labeling, Gwynn Nettler
Questions for Discussion
Selected References
7 Critical Perspective.
The Main Idea of the Critical Perspective
The Social Sources of the Critical Perspective
Characteristics of the Critical Perspective
Summary and Conclusion
Crime and the Development of Capitalism, Richard Quinney
Toward a Political Economy of Crime, William J. Chambliss
Repression and Criminal Justice in Capitalist America, Raymond J. Michalowski and Edward W. Bohlander
The Universalization of Social Problems, David Wagner
Evaluating the Critical Perspective, Marshall B. Clinard and Robert F. Meier
Questions for Discussion
Selected References
8 Social Constructionism.
The Labeling Perspective: The Critique from Outside
The Rise of Social Constructionism
Constructionism's Growth, Development, and Change
Characteristics of the Constructionist Perspective
Summary and Conclusion
The Definition of Social Problems, John I. Kitsuse and Malcolm Spector
How to Successfully Construct a Social Problem, Donileen R. Loseke
Victimization and the Victim Industry, Joel Best
Culture and the Case of Child Sexual Abuse, Katherine Beckett
Constructionism in Context, Joel Best
Questions for Discussion
Selected References
III. THE PROSPECTS
9 A Sociological review of the Perspectives.
The Seven Perspectives
Applicability
The Dual Mandate and Sociological Perspectives
Society, Sociology, and the Study of Social Problems
Questions for Discussion
Selected References |
Product Details
- ISBN:
- 9780195142198
- Subtitle:
- Seven Perspectives
- Editor:
- Rubington, Earl
- Editor:
- Rubington, Earl
- Editor:
- Weinberg, Martin S.
- Editor:
- Weinberg, Martin S.
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press, USA
- Location:
- New York
- Subject:
- Sociology - General
- Subject:
- Sociology
- Subject:
- Methods
- Subject:
- Social problems
- Subject:
- Public Policy - Social Services & Welfare
- Subject:
- Sociology | Theory
- Subject:
- Sociology | Social Problems
- Subject:
- Sociology | Theory and Methods
- Subject:
- Sociology -- United States.
- Copyright:
- 2002
- Edition Number:
- 6
- Edition Description:
- Sixth
- Series Volume:
- 724
- Publication Date:
- August 2002
- Binding:
- Paperback
- Grade Level:
- College/higher education:
- Language:
- English
- Illustrations:
- Y
- Pages:
- 384
- Dimensions:
- 9.24x6.26x1.02 in. 1.17 lbs.
|
Back to home page
) 
BOOKS Choose to Peruse
All rights reserved.
