Making Sense of Social Problems New Images, New Issues |
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| Editor:
| Best, Joel
Harris, Scott R. |
| Series title: | Social Problems, Social Constructions Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-58826-855-6 |
| Publication Date: | Oct 2012 |
| Publisher: | Lynne Rienner Publishers
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | AUD $127.60 |
Book Description:
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Internet addiction. Cell-phone-distracted drivers. Teen suicide. Economic recession. The health risks of trans fats. These carefully-selected case studies are designed to help students understand and critically evaluate a wide range of contemporary social issues. The cases are organized to highlight a series of key elements: why ""objective"" claims deserve critical attention; how advocates bring attention to issues; why expert interpretations may change over time; the role of the...
More DescriptionInternet addiction. Cell-phone-distracted drivers. Teen suicide. Economic recession. The health risks of trans fats. These carefully-selected case studies are designed to help students understand and critically evaluate a wide range of contemporary social issues. The cases are organized to highlight a series of key elements: why ""objective"" claims deserve critical attention; how advocates bring attention to issues; why expert interpretations may change over time; the role of the media in shaping or distorting concerns; and the consequences of public policy.