Social Problems in the UK by Stuart Isaacs Qc

Social Problems in the UK by Stuart Isaacs Qc

Social Problems in the UK: An Introduction contextualises the most pressing social problems of our times drawing upon the disciplines of sociology, social policy, education studies and health studies. This much-needed textbook brings together a comprehensive range of expertise in the applied social sciences to discuss the social myths and moral panics that surround many popular debates. This is an accessible text that carefully guides students through the methodology of social construction and related theories to introduce key topics in the areas of: ‘Race’ and ethnicity The future of work Poverty and homelessness Inequalities in education Health, public health and mental health Ageing and the ‘third age’ This completely revised and up-to-date second edition covers the most urgent social issues facing the UK today, including an analysis of the Black Lives Matter movement, the Covid-19 health crisis and the new ‘gig’ economy. The second edition maintains the accessible style and easy-to-read format of the first edition, integrated with Key Points and Further Reading elements to further aid student learning. Situated firmly in the new post-pandemic, post-Brexit world, this text contains new chapters on all the most pressing questions raised in the media and in public debates. It will help readers understand the background and broader context of the UK’s key social problems.

Stuart Isaacs is a senior lecturer in the social sciences at the University of West London. He is the contributing editor of European Social Problems (2017) and Social Problems in the UK: An Introduction (2015). He is also co-author of Contemporary Political Theorists in Context (2009) and Political Theorists in Context (2004), as well as the sole author of The Politics and Philosophy of Michael Oakeshott (2006), all published by Routledge. His research interests are in political and social theory.

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ISBN 13	9780367404321
ISBN 10	036740432X
Title	Social Problems in the UK
Author	Stuart Isaacs Qc
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Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Taylor & Francis Ltd
Year published	2021-05-20
Number of pages	206
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