Seeing the Social Context: Readings to Accompany Social Problems
Seeing the Social Context: Readings to Accompany Social ProblemsJames M. Henslin,Southern Illinois University, EdwardsvilleISBN-10: 0-205-56875-0 This brief and economical reader, edited by Jim Henslin, is designed to accompanySocial Problems: A Down-to-Earth Approach, Eighth Edition.However, this reader is a good choice for any introductory social problems course. Seeing the Social Contextcan be purchased separately or value packed, $5 net additional cost, withSocial Problems: A Down-to-Earth Approach, 8/e.   Table of ContentsI.          The Sociology of Social Problems    11.  The Sociological Perspective   The Forest for the Trees    Allan G. Johnson    12.  Aging   Maintaining Identity While Preparing for Death    David R. Unruh II.          Norm Violations in Social Context    13.  Human Sexual Behavior   Reactions to Being a Lesbian    Nancy Naples    14.  Alcohol and Other Drugs   Upper-Level Drug Dealers and Smugglers    Patricia A. Adler and Peter Adler    15.  Violence in Society    “Riding the Bull at Gilley’s”: Convicted Rapists Describe the Rewards of Rape    Diana Scullyand Joseph Marolla    16.  Crime and Criminal Justice   Police Accounts of Normal Force    Jennifer HuntIII.         Problems of Social Inequality    17.  Economic Problems   The Lives of Homeless Women    Elliot Liebow    18.  Race and Ethnic Relations   The Racist Mind    Raphael Ezekiel    19.  Sex Discrimination   Women in the Military    Laura L. Miller    10.  Medical Care   On Being Sane in Insane Places    David L. RosenhanIv.        Social Change and MegaProblems    11.  Family   Ambiguous Loss    Celia Jaes Falicov    12.  Urban Problems   A Sociological Analysis of the Law of Vagrancy    William J. Chambliss    13.  Population and Food   Why Can’t People Feed Themselves?   Francis Moore Laapé and Joseph Collins    14.  The Environment   The End of Easter    Jared Diamond    15.  War and Terrorism   Child Soldiers    Mike Wessells