Social Problems:A Service Learning Approach

In this unique new text, authors Corey Dolgon and Chris BakerAyintegrate an innovative case study approach into a comprehensive introduction that helps students understand how they can address social problems in their communities by applying basic theories and concepts.AyAySocial Problems: A Service Learning ApproachAystresses how a sociological imagination not only informs how students understand the root causes of social ills but also offers powerful tools for engaging in solutions.Key Features·AyAyAyAyAyEngaging chapter-opening case studies immediately draw students into the discussion of the specific social problem addressed in that chapter.AuAyAyAyAyAyEach chapter includes a detailed set of definitions and statistical portraits of problems ranging from social and economic inequality, the environment, and work to institutional inequalities in health, education, crime, and families.AuAyAyAyAyAyHistorical segments trace how particular problems evolved and how various social movements have fundamentally shifted the nature and parameter of these problems.AuAyAyAyAyAyEach chapter concludes with three additional case studies of students working in communities in service or community research projects. Each of these case studies includes questions asking students to apply concepts and theories covered in the chapter to the specific situation outlined in that case.AuAyAyAyAyAyThe end-of-chapter feature "Voices from the Field" highlights a particular individual who is currently working to address the root causes of social problems. Other end-of-chapter features include chapter summary questions, a selective glossary and a list of helpful internet sites.