Social Problems and Social Justice

ISBN-13: 9781137603616 / Angielski / Miękka / 2017 / 252 str.

Neil Thompson

Opis

This book discusses the nature and significance of social problems, and considers the relationship between social problems and social justice. It provides an overview of some of the key problems currently facing society, and clearly and systematically demonstrates how these problems perpetuate social injustice, inequality and discrimination.

Spis treści

Chapter 1: Introduction Part 1: Understanding Social Problems and Social Justice Chapter 2: Making Sense of Social Problems Chapter 3: Making Sense of Social Justice Part 2: Analysing Social Problems and Social Justice Chapter 4: Poverty, Deprivation and Debt Chapter 5: Unemployment Chapter 6: Housing Problems and Homelessness Chapter 7: Crime and Anti-social Behaviour Chapter 8: Abuse Chapter 9: Mental Health Problems Chapter 10: Problematic drug use Chapter 11: Terrorism Chapter 12: Destruction of Habitat Part 3: Addressing Social Problems and Social Justice Chapter 13: Efforts to Date Chapter 14: Future Avenues.

O autorze

Professor Neil Thompson is a highly respected writer and developer of online learning resources, with over 39 years' experience in the people professions. He has held full or honorary professorships at four UK universities and is currently visiting professor at Wrexham Glyndŵr University in Wales where he is involved in running the MSc Advanced Practice in the Human Services online programme. He also runs the Avenue Professional Development Programme, an online learning community and tutorial group for people professionals. Connect with Neil online at www.neilthompson.info.