Understanding Social Problems

This up-to-date and accessible text fills an important gap in the market by introducing students to social policy perspectives on social problems.

• Written in an accessible, student-friendly style, using subheadings, boxed material, tables, and up-to-date examples
• Each chapter includes a brief outline of the issues to be explored and question sections to help learning, develop evaluative skills and encourage project work
• Includes an annotated guide to further reading, helpful internet addresses, and a bibliography of sources cited
• Chapters can be used independently or in conjunction with others addressing related questions