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Parrillo uses an eclectic and comprehensive blend of theoretical viewpoints to analyze contemporary problems, shows how social problems are socially constructed, and provides many cross-cultural examples of problems in other societies. Brief sociohistorical perspectives at the beginning of each chapter show how the extent of problems in the U.S., as well as our perception of them, have changed over time.
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This textbook brings a sociological perspective to the discussion of environmental problems, housing and urbanization, power and work, poverty and social class, gender inequality and heterosexism, race and ethnic relations, crime and violence, the family, health care, education, alcohol and drug abuse, and sexual behavior. It begins by explaining the idea of "social problems" and by contrasting functionalist, conflict theorist, interactionist, and postmodernist perspectives. Parrillo teaches at William Paterson University. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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