Social Problems Paperback - 2011

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Social Policy and Social Problems This authoritative and accessible text provides a contemporary introduction to social problems with a close look at social policies. Respected scholars William Kornblum and Joseph Julian introduce the major trends and future outlook for each social problem by looking at them from a global perspective and big picture view. Socialpolicies devised to address social problems--and their consequences--are examined in depthby presenting the key research conducted to examine, explain and alleviate today'ssocial problems. Teaching & Learning Experience

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