Understanding Social Problems (with CD-ROM and InfoTrac)

, by Mooney, Linda A.; Knox, David; Schacht, Caroline

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ISBN: 9780534625146 | 0534625142
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Copyright: 7/22/2004

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Preface. Chapter 1. Thinking about Social Problems. Chapter 2. Illness and the Health Care Crisis. Chapter 3. Alcohol and Other Drugs. Chapter 4. Crime and Violence. Chapter 5. Family Problems. Chapter 6. Race and Ethnic Relations. Chapter 7. Gender Inequality. Chapter 8. Issues in Sexual Orientation. Chapter 9. Problems of Youth and Aging. Chapter 10. Poverty. Chapter 11. Work and Unemployment. Chapter 12. Problems in Education. Chapter 13. Population and Urbanization. Chapter 14. Environmental Problems. Chapter 15. Science and Technology. Chapter 16. Conflict, War, and Terrorism. Epilogue. Appendix A. Glossary. References. Name Index. Subject Index. Photo Credits.

Thinking About Social Problems

(27)

What Is a Social Problem?

(1)

Objective and Subjective Elements of Social Problems

(1)

Variability in Definitions of Social Problems

(1)

Elements of Social Structure and Culture

(3)

Elements of Social Structure

(2)

Elements of Culture

(1)

Self and Society: Personal Beliefs About Various Social Problems

(2)

The Sociological Imagination

(1)

Theoretical Perspectives

(6)

Structural-Functionalist Perspective

(1)

Structural-Functionalist Theories of Social Problems

(1)

Conflict Perspective

(1)

Conflict Theories of Social Problems

(2)

Symbolic Interactionist Perspective

(1)

Symbolic Interactionist Theories of Social Problems

(2)

Social Problems Research

(1)

Social Problems Research Up Close: The Sociological Enterprise

(5)

Stages of Conducting a Research Study

(2)

Methods of Data Collection

(2)

Goals of the Text

(2)

Understanding Social Problems

(1)

The Human Side: College Student Activism

(1)

Chapter Review

(1)

Critical Thinking

(1)

Key Terms

(1)

Taking a Stand

(1)

Media Resources

(1)

Illness and the Health Care Crisis

(36)

The Global Context: Effects of Globalization on Health

(2)

Increased Travel and Information Technology

(1)

The Expansion of Trade and Transnational Corporations

(1)

Societal Measures of Health and Illness

(4)

Morbidity

(1)

Patterns of Longevity

(1)

Patterns of Mortality

(3)

Patterns of Burden of Disease

(1)

Sociological Theories of Illness and Health Care

(3)

Structural-Functionalist Perspective

(1)

Conflict Perspective

(1)

Symbolic Interactionist Perspective

(1)

HIV/AIDS: A Global Health Concern

(2)

HIV/AIDS in the United States

(1)

Mental Illness: The Invisible Epidemic

(1)

The Human Side: Men Talk About Depression

(2)

Extent and Impact of Mental Illness

(2)

Causes of Mental Disorders

(1)

Social Factors Associated with Health and Illness

(2)

Social Class and Poverty

(1)

Education

(1)

Family and Household Factors

(1)

Social Problems Research Up Close: The National College Health-Risk Behavior Survey

(3)

Gender

(1)

Racial and Ethnic Minority Status

(1)

Problems in U.S. Health Care

(4)

U.S. Health Care: An Overview

(2)

Inadequate Health Insurance Coverage

(1)

The High Cost of Health Care

(1)

The Managed Care Crisis

(1)

Inadequate Mental Health Care

(1)

Strategies for Action: Improving Health and Health Care

(5)

Improving Maternal and Infant Health

(1)

HIV/AIDS Prevention and Alleviation Strategies

(1)

U.S. Health Care Reform

(1)

Strategies to Improve Mental Health Care

(1)

Self and Society: Attitudes Toward Seeking Professional Psychological Help

(1)

Computer Technology in Health Care

(1)

Understanding Illness and Health Care

(1)

Focus on Technology: The Uses of Biofeedback in Health Care

(2)

Chapter Review

(1)

Critical Thinking

(1)

Key Terms

(1)

Taking a Stand

(1)

Media Resources

(1)

Alcohol and Other Drugs

(29)

The Global Context: Drug Use and Abuse

(1)

Drug Use and Abuse Around the World

(1)

Self and Society: U.S. Social Policy

(3)

Drug Use and Abuse in the United States

(1)

Sociological Theories of Drug Use and Abuse

(3)

Structural-Functionalist Perspective

(1)

Conflict Perspective

(1)

Symbolic Interactionist Perspective

(1)

Biological and Psychological Theories

(1)

Frequently Used Legal and Illegal Drugs

(3)

Alcohol

(1)

Tobacco

(1)

Marijuana

(1)

Social Problems Research Up Close: Images of Alcohol and Tobacco Use in Children's Animated Films

(3)

Cocaine

(1)

Other Drugs

(1)

The Human Side: An Excerpt from The Cocaine Kids

(2)

Societal Consequences of Drug Use and Abuse

(3)

Family Costs

(1)

Crime Costs

(1)

Economic Costs

(1)

Health Costs

(1)

Focus on Technology: The Question of Drug Testing

(1)

Treatment Alternatives

(3)

Inpatient/Outpatient Treatment

(1)

Peer Support Groups

(1)

Strategies for Action: America Responds

(3)

Government Regulations

(2)

Deregulation or Legalization: The Debate

(1)

Collective Action

(1)

Understanding Alcohol and Other Drugs

(1)

Chapter Review

(1)

Critical Thinking

(1)

Key Terms

(1)

Taking a Stand

(1)

Media Resources

(1)

Crime and Violence

(30)

The Global Context: International Crime and Violence

(1)

Sources of Crime Statistics

(2)

Official Statistics

(1)

Victimization Surveys

(1)

Self-Report Offender Surveys

(1)

Self and Society: Criminal Activities Survey

(1)

Sociological Theories of Crime and Violence

(3)

Structural-Functionalist Perspective

(1)

Conflict Perspective

(1)

Symbolic Interactionist Perspective

(1)

Types of Crime

100

(6)

Street Crime: Violent Offenses

100

(2)

Street Crime: Property Offenses

102

(1)

Vice Crimes

102

(1)

White-Collar Crime

103

(1)

Computer Crime

104

(2)

Juvenile Delinquency

106

(1)

Demographic Patterns of Crime

106

(3)

Gender and Crime

107

(1)

Age and Crime

108

(1)

Race, Social Class, and Crime

108

(1)

Social Problems Research Up Close: Race and Ethnicity in Sentencing Outcomes

109

(1)

Region and Crime

110

(1)

Costs of Crime and Violence

110

(2)

Economic Costs of Crime and Violence

110

(1)

Social and Psychological Costs of Crime and Violence

111

(1)

Strategies for Action: Responding to Crime and Violence

112

(4)

Local Initiatives

112

(1)

Criminal Justice Policy

113

(3)

The Human Side: Witness to an Execution

116

(1)

Legislative Action

117

(1)

Understanding Crime and Violence

117

(1)

Focus on Technology: DNA Evidence

118

(1)

Chapter Review

119

(1)

Critical Thinking

120

(1)

Key Terms

120

(1)

Taking a Stand

120

(1)

Media Resources

121

(1)

Family Problems

122

(41)

The Global Context: Families of the World

123

(3)

Monogamy and Polygamy

123

(2)

Same-Sex Relationships

125

(1)

Family Values, Roles, and Norms

125

(1)

Changing Patterns and Structures in U.S. Families and Households

126

(5)

Optimistic and Pessimistic Views of the Changing American Family

130

(1)

Sociological Theories of Family Problems

131

(2)

Structural-Functionalist Perspective

131

(1)

Conflict and Feminist Perspectives

131

(2)

Symbolic Interactionist Perspective

133

(1)

Violence and Abuse in Intimate and Family Relationships

133

(1)

Self and Society: Abusive Behavior Inventory

134

(4)

Intimate Partner Violence and Abuse

135

(1)

Child Abuse

136

(2)

The Human Side: Child Sexual Abuse---A College Student Tells Her Story

138

(4)

Elder Abuse, Parent Abuse, and Sibling Abuse

138

(2)

Factors Contributing to Intimate Partner and Family Violence and Abuse

140

(2)

Strategies for Action: Preventing and Responding to Violence and Abuse in Intimate and Family Relationships

142

(2)

Primary Prevention Strategies

142

(1)

Secondary Prevention Strategies

142

(2)

Tertiary Prevention Strategies

144

(1)

Problems Associated with Divorce

144

(4)

Social Causes of Divorce

145

(1)

Consequences of Divorce

146

(2)

Focus on Technology: DNA Paternity Testing and Child Support

148

(2)

Strategies for Action: Alleviating Problems of Divorce

150

(3)

Strategies to Strengthen Marriage and Prevent Divorce

150

(2)

Strengthening Post-Divorce Families

152

(1)

Nonmarital and Teenage Childbearing

153

(3)

Social Factors Related to Nonmarital and Teenage Childbearing

154

(2)

Social Problems Research Up Close: Perceptions of Marriage Among Low-Income Single Mothers

156

(2)

Social Problems Related to Nonmarital and Teenage Childbearing

158

(1)

Strategies for Action: Interventions in Teenage and Nonmarital Childbearing

158

(1)

Understanding Family Problems

159

(1)

Chapter Review

160

(1)

Critical Thinking

161

(1)

Key Terms

161

(1)

Taking a Stand

162

(1)

Media Resources

162

(1)

Race and Ethnic Relations

163

(38)

The Global Context: Diversity Worldwide

164

(4)

The Social Construction of Race

164

(1)

Patterns of Racial and Ethnic Group Interaction

165

(3)

Racial and Ethnic Diversity in the United States

168

(5)

Racial Diversity in the United States

168

(2)

Ethnic Diversity in the United States

170

(1)

U.S. Immigration

171

(2)

Sociological Theories of Race and Ethnic Relations

173

(1)

Structural-Functionalist Perspective

173

(1)

Self and Society: Becoming an American Citizen: Could You Pass the Test?

174

(3)

Conflict Perspective

174

(2)

Symbolic Interactionist Perspective

176

(1)

Prejudice and Racism

177

(2)

Aversive and Modern Racism

177

(1)

Learning to Be Prejudiced: The Role of Socialization and the Media

178

(1)

Discrimination Against Racial and Ethnic Minorities

179

(1)

Individual Versus Institutional Discrimination

179

(1)

Focus on Technology: Hate on the Web

180

(6)

Employment Discrimination

182

(1)

Housing Discrimination and Segregation

183

(1)

Educational Discrimination and Segregation

184

(1)

Political Discrimination

185

(1)

Social Problems Research Up Close: An Undergraduate Sociology Class Uncovers Racial Discrimination in Housing

186

(4)

Hate Crimes

187

(3)

The Human Side: Post 9/11 Backlash Hate Crimes

190

(2)

Strategies for Action: Responding to Prejudice, Racism, and Discrimination

192

(5)

Legal/Political Strategies

192

(1)

Affirmative Action

193

(2)

Educational Strategies

195

(2)

Understanding Race and Ethnic Relations

197

(1)

Chapter Review

198

(1)

Critical Thinking

199

(1)

Key Terms

199

(1)

Taking a Stand

199

(1)

Media Resources

200

(1)

Gender Inequality

201

(28)

The Global Context: The Status of Women and Men

203

(1)

Self and Society: The Beliefs About Women Scale (BAWS)

204

(1)

Inequality in the United States

205

(1)

Sociological Theories of Gender Inequality

205

(2)

Structural-Functionalist Perspective

205

(1)

Conflict Perspective

206

(1)

Symbolic Interactionist Perspective

206

(1)

Gender Stratification: Structural Sexism

207

(6)

Education and Structural Sexism

208

(1)

Income and Structural Sexism

209

(1)

Work and Structural Sexism

210

(2)

Politics and Structural Sexism

212

(1)

Civil Rights, the Law, and Structural Sexism

213

(1)

The Social Construction of Gender Roles: Cultural Sexism

213

(2)

Family Relations and Cultural Sexism

214

(1)

Focus on Technology: Women, Men, and Computers

215

(3)

The School Experience and Cultural Sexism

216

(1)

Media, Language, and Cultural Sexism

217

(1)

Social Problems and Traditional Gender Role Socialization

218

(2)

The Feminization of Poverty

218

(1)

Social-Psychological and Other Health Costs

218

(2)

The Human Side: Real Boys' Voices

220

(2)

Conflict in Relationships

221

(1)

Social Problems Research Up Close: Family, Gender Ideology, and Social Change

222

(1)

Strategies for Action: Toward Gender Equality

222

(4)

Grassroots Movements

223

(1)

Public Policy

224

(1)

International Efforts

225

(1)

Understanding Gender Inequality

226

(1)

Chapter Review

227

(1)

Critical Thinking

228

(1)

Key Terms

228

(1)

Taking a Stand

228

(1)

Media Resources

228

(1)

Issues in Sexual Orientation

229

(36)

The Global Context: A World View of Laws Pertaining to Homosexuality

231

(1)

Homosexuality and Bisexuality in the United States: A Demographic Overview

232

(3)

Sexual Orientation: Problems Associated with Identification and Classification

233

(1)

The Prevalence of Nonheterosexual Adults and Same-Sex Cohabiting Couples in the United States

233

(1)

Other Demographic Data on the Gay Population

234

(1)

The Origins of Sexual Orientation Diversity

235

(1)

Beliefs About What ``Causes'' Homosexuality

235

(1)

Can Homosexuals Change Their Sexual Orientation?

235

(1)

The Human Side: Can Homosexuals Change Their Sexual Orientation? A Case Study

236

(1)

Sociological Theories of Sexual Orientation

237

(3)

Structural-Functionalist Perspective

238

(1)

Conflict Perspective

239

(1)

Symbolic Interactionist Perspective

239

(1)

Heterosexism, Homophobia, and Biphobia

240

(2)

Homophobia

240

(2)

Self and Society: The Self-Report of Behavior Scale (Revised)

242

(5)

Biphobia

245

(1)

Effects ot Homophobia and Heterosexism on Heterosexuals

246

(1)

Discrimination Against Sexual Orientation Minorities

247

(1)

Discrimination in the Workplace

247

(1)

Focus on Technology: The Impact of Internet Filtering and Monitoring on Sexual Orientation Minorities

248

(5)

Discrimination in Family Relationships

249

(3)

Hate Crimes Against Sexual Orientation Minorities

252

(1)

Antigay Hate in Schools and on Campuses

253

(1)

Strategies for Action: Reducing Antigay Prejudice and Discrimination

253

(1)

Social Problems Research Up Close: Campus Climate for GLBT People: A National Perspective

254

(7)

Reducing Employment Discrimination Against Sexual Orientation Minorities

255

(2)

Providing Recognition and Support to Lesbian and Gay Couples and Families

257

(2)

Antigay Hate Crimes Legislation

259

(1)

Educational Strategies: Policies and Programs in the Public Schools

259

(1)

Campus Policies and Programs Dealing with Sexual Orientation

260

(1)

Understanding Issues in Sexual Orientation

261

(1)

Chapter Review

262

(1)

Critical Thinking

263

(1)

Key Terms

263

(1)

Taking a Stand

264

(1)

Media Resources

264

(1)

Problems of Youth and Aging

265

(30)

The Global Context: Youth and Aging Around the World

266

(1)

Youth and Aging

267

(2)

Childhood, Adulthood, and Elderhood

268

(1)

Sociological Theories of Age Inequality

269

(2)

Structural-Functionalist Perspective

269

(1)

Conflict Perspective

270

(1)

Symbolic Interactionist Perspective

270

(1)

Problems of Youth

271

(4)

Child Labor

271

(2)

Orphaned and Street Children

273

(1)

Children's Rights

273

(1)

Poverty and Economic Discrimination

274

(1)

The Human Side: Growing Up in the Other America

275

(2)

Children, Violence, and the Media

276

(1)

Children's Health

276

(1)

Kids in Crisis

276

(1)

Demographics: The ``Graying of America''

277

(2)

Age and Race and Ethnicity

277

(1)

Age and Gender

277

(2)

Age and Social Class

279

(1)

Problems of the Elderly

279

(1)

Self and Society: Facts on Aging Quiz

280

(4)

Work and Retirement

280

(1)

Poverty

281

(1)

Health Issues

282

(1)

Living Arrangements

283

(1)

Social Problems Research Up Close: Children and Grandchildren as Primary Caregivers

284

(3)

Victimization and Abuse

285

(2)

Quality of Life

287

(1)

Strategies for Action: Growing Up and Growing Old

287

(1)

Collective Action

287

(1)

Focus on Technology: Physician-Assisted Suicide and Social Policy

288

(4)

Political Power

289

(1)

Economic Power

290

(1)

Fighting Discrimination

291

(1)

Government Policy

291

(1)

Understanding Youth and Aging

292

(1)

Chapter Review

293

(1)

Critical Thinking

294

(1)

Key Terms

294

(1)

Taking a Stand

294

(1)

Media Resources

294

(1)

Poverty

295

(34)

The Global Context: Poverty and Economic Inequality Around the World

296

(3)

Defining and Measuring Poverty

296

(2)

The Extent of Global Poverty and Economic Inequality

298

(1)

Sociological Theories of Poverty and Economic Inequality

299

(1)

Structural-Functionalist Perspective

299

(1)

Conflict Perspective

299

(1)

Self and Society: Attitudes Toward Economic Opportunity in the United States

300

(3)

Symbolic Interactionist Perspective

302

(1)

Economic Inequality and Poverty in the United States

303

(3)

Economic Inequality in the United States

304

(1)

Patterns of Poverty in the United States

304

(2)

Social Problems Research Up Close: Media Portrayals of the Poor

306

(2)

Consequences of Poverty and Economic Inequality

308

(4)

Health Problems and Poverty

309

(1)

Educational Problems and Poverty

309

(1)

Family Stress and Parenting Problems Associated with Poverty

310

(1)

Housing Problems and Homelessness

310

(2)

The Human Side: Life on the Streets: New York's Homeless

312

(2)

Intergenerational Poverty

312

(2)

War and Social Conflict

314

(1)

Strategies for Action: Antipoverty Programs, Policies, and Proposals

314

(9)

Government Public Assistance and Welfare Programs in the United States

314

(4)

Welfare in the United States: Myths and Realities

318

(2)

Minimum Wage Increase and ``Living Wage'' Laws

320

(1)

Charity, Nonprofit Organizations, and Nongovernmental Organizations

321

(1)

International Responses to Poverty

322

(1)

Focus on Technology: Is Agricultural Biotechnology the Solution for Global Hunger?

323

(3)

Understanding Poverty

326

(1)

Chapter Review

327

(1)

Critical Thinking

328

(1)

Key Terms

328

(1)

Taking a Stand

328

(1)

Media Resources

328

(1)

Work and Unemployment

329

(36)

The Global Context: The Economy in the Twenty-First Century

330

(2)

Socialism and Capitalism

330

(1)

Industrialization, Post-Industrialization, and the Changing Nature of Work

331

(1)

Self and Society: Attitudes Toward Corporations

332

(4)

The Globalization of Trade and Free Trade Agreements

334

(1)

Transnational Corporations

335

(1)

Sociological Theories of Work and the Economy

336

(2)

Structural-Functionalist Perspective

336

(1)

Conflict Perspective

336

(2)

Symbolic Interactionist Perspective

338

(1)

Problems of Work and Unemployment

338

(8)

Slavery

338

(1)

Sweatshop Labor

339

(2)

Health and Safety Hazards in the U.S. Workplace

341

(3)

Job Dissatisfaction and Alienation

344

(1)

Work/Family Concerns

345

(1)

Unemployment and Underemployment

345

(1)

The Human Side: Excerpts from an Interview with Barbara Ehrenreich, Author of Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America

346

(4)

Labor Unions and the Struggle for Workers' Rights

348

(2)

Strategies for Action: Responses to Workers' Concerns

350

(6)

Efforts to End Slavery

350

(2)

Responses to Sweatshop Labor

352

(1)

Responses to Worker Health and Safety Concerns

352

(2)

Work/Family Policies and Programs

354

(2)

Focus on Technology: Telework: The New Workplace of the Twenty-First Century

356

(4)

Workforce Development and Job-Creation Programs

358

(1)

Efforts to Strengthen Labor

358

(1)

Challenges to Corporate Power and Globalization

359

(1)

Social Problems Research Up Close: Making Ends Meet: Survival Strategies Among Low-Income and Welfare Single Mothers

360

(2)

Understanding Work and Unemployment

362

(1)

Chapter Review

363

(1)

Critical Thinking

364

(1)

Key Terms

364

(1)

Taking a Stand

364

(1)

Media Resources

364

(1)

Problems in Education

365

(28)

The Global Context: Cross-Cultural Variations in Education

366

(1)

Social Problems Research Up Close: Guns, Kids, and Schools

367

(1)

Sociological Theories of Education

368

(4)

Structural-Functionalist Perspective

369

(1)

Conflict Perspective

370

(2)

The Human Side: They Think I'm Dumb

372

(1)

Symbolic Interactionist Perspective

372

(1)

Who Succeeds? The Inequality of Educational Attainment

373

(6)

Social Class and Family Background

373

(2)

Race and Ethnicity

375

(3)

Gender

378

(1)

Problems in the American Educational System

379

(3)

Low Levels of Academic Achievement

380

(1)

School Dropouts

381

(1)

Violence in the Schools

381

(1)

Self and Society: Student Alienation Scale

382

(3)

Inadequate School Facilities and Personnel

384

(1)

Deficient Teachers

385

(1)

Strategies for Action: Trends and Innovations in American Education

385

(3)

National Educational Policy

386

(1)

Character Education

386

(1)

Computer Technology in Education

387

(1)

Focus on Technology: Distance Learning and the New Education

388

(2)

School Choice

389

(1)

Understanding Problems in Education

390

(1)

Chapter Review

391

(1)

Critical Thinking

391

(1)

Key Terms

392

(1)

Taking a Stand

392

(1)

Media Resources

392

(1)

Population and Urbanization

393

(30)

The Global Context: A World View of Population Growth and Urbanization

394

(6)

World Population: History, Current Trends, and Future Projections

394

(2)

An Overview of Urbanization Worldwide and in the United States

396

(4)

Sociological Theories of Population and Urbanization

400

(3)

Structural-Functionalist Perspective

400

(1)

Conflict Perspective

401

(1)

Symbolic Interactionist Perspective

402

(1)

The Human Side: Voices from Around the World: Women and Men Talk About Family Planning

403

(1)

Social Problems Related to Population Growth and Urbanization

404

(5)

Poor Maternal and Infant Health

404

(1)

Increased Global Food and Water Requirements

405

(1)

Urban Crowding and the Spread of Disease

405

(1)

Urban Poverty and Unemployment

406

(1)

Urban Housing Problems

407

(1)

Inadequate Schools

407

(1)

Transportation and Traffic Problems

408

(1)

Sprawl and the Displacement and Endangerment of Wildlife

409

(1)

Strategies for Action: Responding to Problems of Population and Urbanization

409

(1)

Self and Society: Road Rage Survey

410

(4)

Provide Access to Family Planning Services

412

(1)

Improve the Status of Women

413

(1)

Increase Economic Development and Improve Health

413

(1)

Social Problems Research Up Close: Women's Voices, Women's Lives: The Impact of Family Planning on Women's Lives

414

(4)

Restore Urban Prosperity

414

(3)

Improve Transportation and Alleviate Traffic Congestion

417

(1)

Focus on Technology: A Return to Simpler Technology: Bicycles as a Solution to Urban Problems

418

(2)

Responding to Urban Sprawl: Growth Boundaries, Smart Growth, and New Urbanism

419

(1)

Regionalism

419

(1)

Strategies for Reducing Urban Growth in Developing Countries

420

(1)

Understanding Problems of Population and Urbanization

420

(1)

Chapter Review

421

(1)

Critical Thinking

422

(1)

Key Terms

422

(1)

Taking a Stand

422

(1)

Media Resources

422

(1)

Environmental Problems

423

(35)

The Global Context: Globalization and the Environment

424

(1)

Permeability of International Borders

424

(1)

Cultural and Social Integration

425

(1)

The Growth of Transnational Corporations

425

(1)

Sociological Theories of Environmental Problems

425

(3)

Structural-Functionalist Perspective

426

(1)

Conflict Perspective

426

(1)

Ecofeminist Perspective

427

(1)

Symbolic Interactionist Perspective

427

(1)

Environmental Problems: An Overview

428

(2)

Energy Use Worldwide: An Overview

429

(1)

Self and Society: Energy IQ Test

430

(7)

Depletion of Natural Resources

430

(2)

Air Pollution

432

(1)

Global Warming and Climate Change

433

(2)

Land Pollution

435

(1)

Water Pollution

436

(1)

Focus on Technology: Environmental and Health Hazards of Computer Manufacturing, Disposal, and Recycling

437

(5)

Environment and Health Problems

439

(2)

Environmental Injustice

441

(1)

Social Problems Research Up Close: Second National Report on Human Exposure to Environmental Chemicals

442

(4)

Threats to Biodiversity

444

(1)

Environmental Problems and Disappearing Livelihoods

445

(1)

Social Causes of Environmental Problems

446

(1)

Population Growth

446

(1)

Industrialization and Economic Development

446

(1)

Cultural Values and Attitudes

447

(1)

Strategies for Action: Responding to Environmental Problems

447

(1)

Environmental Activism

447

(1)

The Human Side: Excerpts from an Interview with West Virginia Activist Julia Bonds

448

(6)

Environmental Education

450

(1)

Energy Conservation and Innovation

451

(1)

Modifications in Consumer Behavior

452

(1)

Government Policies, Regulations, and Funding

453

(1)

International Cooperation and Assistance

453

(1)

Sustainable Economic Development

454

(1)

Understanding Environmental Problems

454

(1)

Chapter Review

455

(1)

Critical Thinking

456

(1)

Key Terms

456

(1)

Taking a Stand

456

(1)

Media Resources

457

(1)

Science and Technology

458

(30)

Focus on Technology: New Technological Inventions

460

(1)

The Global Context: The Technological Revolution

461

(2)

Postmodernism and the Technological Fix

462

(1)

Sociological Theories of Science and Technology

463

(2)

Structural-Functionalist Perspective

463

(1)

Conflict Perspective

464

(1)

Symbolic Interactionist Perspective

464

(1)

Social Problems Research Up Close: The Social Construction of the Hacking Community

465

(1)

Technology and the Transformation of Society

466

(9)

Technology in the Workplace

467

(1)

The Computer Revolution

468

(1)

The Internet

469

(2)

Science and Biotechnology

471

(4)

Self and Society: Abortion Attitude Scale

475

(1)

The Human Side: Grow, Cells, Grow: One Child's Fight for Survival

476

(1)

Societal Consequences of Science and Technology

476

(6)

Alienation, Deskilling, and Upskilling

476

(2)

Social Relationships and Social Interaction

478

(1)

Loss of Privacy and Security

478

(1)

Unemployment

479

(1)

The Digital Divide

480

(1)

Mental and Physical Health

480

(1)

The Challenge to Traditional Values and Beliefs

481

(1)

Strategies for Action: Controlling Science and Technology

482

(3)

Science, Ethics, and the Law

482

(1)

Technology and Corporate America

483

(1)

Runaway Science and Government Policy

484

(1)

Understanding Science and Technology

485

(1)

Chapter Review

486

(1)

Critical Thinking

487

(1)

Key Terms

487

(1)

Taking a Stand

487

(1)

Media Resources

487

(1)

Conflict, War, and Terrorism

488

(30)

The Global Context: Conflict in a Changing World

489

(2)

War and Social Change

489

(1)

The Economics of Military Spending

490

(1)

Focus on Technology: Cyberwarfare

491

(1)

Sociological Theories of War

492

(3)

Structural-Functionalist Perspective

493

(1)

Conflict Perspective

494

(1)

Symbolic Interactionist Perspective

494

(1)

Causes of War

495

(3)

Conflict over Land and Other Natural Resources

496

(1)

Conflict over Values and Ideologies

496

(1)

Racial, Ethnic, and Religious Hostilities

497

(1)

Defense Against Hostile Attacks

497

(1)

Revolution

497

(1)

Nationalism

498

(1)

Terrorism

498

(5)

Types of Terrorism

499

(1)

Patterns of Global Terrorism

500

(1)

The Roots of Terrorism

500

(1)

America's Response to Terrorism

501

(2)

Social Problems Associated with War and Terrorism

503

(1)

Death and Disability

503

(1)

Self and Society: The Landmine Knowledge Quiz

504

(2)

Rape, Forced Prostitution, and Displacement of Women and Children

504

(1)

Social-Psychological Costs

505

(1)

Social Problems Research Up Close: Family Adjustment to Military Deployment

506

(3)

Diversion of Economic Resources

507

(1)

Destruction of the Environment

508

(1)

The Human Side: The Death of a Gulf War Veteran

509

(1)

Strategies for Action: In Search of Global Peace

510

(5)

Redistribution of Economic Resources

511

(1)

World Government

511

(1)

The United Nations

512

(1)

Mediation and Arbitration

513

(1)

Arms Control and Disarmament

513

(2)

Understanding Conflict, War, and Terrorism

515

(1)

Chapter Review

516

(1)

Critical Thinking

516

(1)

Key Terms

516

(1)

Taking a Stand

516

(1)

Media Resources

517

(1)

Epilogue

518

(3)

Appendix A: Methods of Data Analysis

521

(5)

Glossary

526

(12)

References

538

(31)

Photo Credits

569

(1)

Name Index

570

(7)

Subject Index

577

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