Contemporary Social Problems and Your World by Elaina K Behounek

Contemporary Social Problems and Your World by Elaina K Behounek

Contemporary Social Problems and Your World: An Anthology provides students with engaging and enlightening readings that help them better understand what sociology is, how social problems emerge in society, the ways inequality impacts people, and the forces that enable social change. The anthology is organized into thematic units that introduce sociological concepts as they relate to social problems. In Unit One, students are introduced to sociological thought and the ways social problems are constructed through social actors. Unit Two focuses on sociological theory and core concepts, helping readers understand how social problems operate. In Unit Three, students examine how aspects of inequality, including homelessness, poverty, gender, and race, affect society. In Unit Four, students are encouraged to explore how social change happens and how we can move to a more equitable future. Designed to help students examine their place in the world through exploring the interrelationships between history, political structures, institutional power, culture, and individual agency, Contemporary Social Problems and Your World is an ideal anthology for introductory courses in sociology.

Elaina K. Behounek is an assistant professor of sociology and criminal justice at Middle Georgia State University. She holds a Ph.D. in sociology from the University of South Florida and M.A. in sociology from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale. Dr. Behounek's research focuses on intimate partner violence, sexual assault, fear of crime, and educational inequality.

Eric R. Kushins is an assistant professor of management at the Campbell School of Business at Berry College. He holds a joint-Ph.D. in sociology and organization management from Rutgers University. He is also SHRM-SCP and Six Sigma Black Belt certified. Dr. Kushins' research and consulting practice focus on discrimination in the employment process, interpersonal relationships in diverse family enterprises, and small firm cultures.

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ISBN 13	9781516587995
ISBN 10	1516587995
Title	Contemporary Social Problems and Your World
Author	Elaina K Behounek
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Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Cognella, Inc
Year published	2020-08-30
Number of pages	250
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