xxxi, 520 p. : ill. (chiefly col.), col. maps ; 28 cm
CONTENT
Sociology's basic approach : Sociology: studying social problems -- Problems of social inequality : Poverty and wealth -- Racial and ethnic inequality -- Gender inequality -- Aging and inequality -- Problems of deviance, conformity, and well-being : Crime, violence, and criminal justice -- Sexuality -- Alcohol and other drugs -- Physical and mental health -- Problems of social institutions : Economy and politics -- Work and the workplace -- Family life -- Education -- Urban life -- Global problems : Population and global inequality -- Technology and the environment -- War and terrorism