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Social Problems in the UK: An Introduction
Social Problems in the UK An Introduction Author:Anne Foley, Norman Ginsburg, Stuart Isaacs, Brian McDonough, Dan Silverstone, Tara Young, David Blundell Social Problems in the UK: An Introduction is the first textbook on contemporary social issues to contextualise social problems within the disciplines of sociology, social policy, criminology and applied social science. Drawing on the research and teaching experience of academics in these areas, this much-needed textbook brings together a compre... more »hensive range of expertise. Social Problems in the UK discusses the strengthening and changing character of social constructionism, providing a new and invigorated way of studying the issues for all social science students. This clear, accessible textbook guides students in approaching the methodology, theory and research of social problems, and introduces the key topics in the area: immigration and ?race? education, work and technology poverty drugs, violence and policing youth, sub-culture and gangs Social Problems in the UK provides a number of helpful pedagogical features for ease of teaching and learning, including: case studies; links to data sources; textboxes highlighting examples, key figures etc.; study questions, and tips on how to undertake literature reviews and use journals and databases.« less