Description
| Product ID: | 9780367764227 |
| Product Form: | Paperback / softback |
| Country of Manufacture: | GB |
| Title: | Contemporary Social Problems in the UK |
| Subtitle: | A Comprehensive Overview |
| Authors: | Author: Selwyn Stanley |
| Page Count: | 306 |
| Subjects: | Research methods: general, Research methods: general, Poverty and precarity, Disability: social aspects, Social discrimination and social justice, Feminism and feminist theory, Social classes, Gender studies, gender groups, Ethnic studies, Social theory, Social research and statistics, Sociology: family and relationships, Sociology: work and labour, Social work, Crime and criminology, Educational strategies and policy, Politics and government, Legal aspects of criminology, Juvenile criminal law, Poverty & unemployment, Disability: social aspects, Social discrimination & inequality, Feminism & feminist theory, Social classes, Gender studies, gender groups, Ethnic studies, Social theory, Social research & statistics, Sociology: family & relationships, Sociology: work & labour, Social work, Crime & criminology, Educational strategies & policy, Politics & government, Criminology: legal aspects, Juvenile criminal law |
| Description: | Select Guide Rating Explores a wide range of social problems in the UK using a range of psychosocial theories to generate an understanding of various causal factors and to examine the linkages between different social problems. Government policy and legislation, remedial measures, preventive approaches, and strategies of intervention are also considered. Social problems are endemic to all societies. The UK is no exception and is grappling with a plethora of issues including poverty, family breakdown, domestic violence, teenage pregnancy, child abuse and neglect, youth offending, alcohol and drug misuse, mental health issues, homelessness, and ethnic and religious discrimination. These problems have huge implications for the individual, the family unit and society at large and take their toll on health, wellbeing, and community resources. They place an enormous amount of strain on government finances and the welfare state, and add to the burden on social institutions, such as the National Health Service and the social work and criminal justice systems. Contemporary Social Problems in the UK explores a wide range of social problems in the UK. Each social problem has been explored using a range of psychosocial theories to generate an understanding of various causal factors and to examine the linkages between different social problems. Government policy and legislation, remedial measures, preventive approaches, and strategies of intervention are also considered for each social problem that has been dealt with. Each chapter deals with a particular social problem and has been penned by an expert in that topic. The endeavour has been to provide a multi-dimensional overview of the social problem in a manner that is engaging and easy to read. The end-of-chapter content includes supplementary reading, useful topic related websites besides a quiz and individual / group activities to generate discussion and stimulate learning. This informative yet accessible textbook will be an invaluable resource for instructors and students in the social sciences as well as professionals who work with people who experience some of these problems. |
| Imprint Name: | Routledge |
| Publisher Name: | Taylor & Francis Ltd |
| Country of Publication: | GB |
| Publishing Date: | 2022-09-30 |
