Social Problems and the Quality of Life https://www.mheducation.com/cover-images/Jpeg_400-high/0078026865.jpeg 13 9780078026867 Social Problems and the Quality of Life is a thought-provoking text providing thorough coverage of the social problems that most acutely impact the quality of our lives. Chapters define what a social problem is, and address a number of questions crucial to understanding social problems. Learning is supported through several pedagogical features such as Global Comparison boxes and public policy sections, as well as study questions, internet resources, and ample review materials. Instructors and students can now access their course content through the Connect digital learning platform by purchasing either standalone Connect access or a bundle of print and Connect access. McGraw-Hill Connect® is a subscription-based learning service accessible online through your personal computer or tablet. Choose this option if your instructor will require Connect to be used in the course. Your subscription to Connect includes the following: • SmartBook® - an adaptive digital version of the course textbook that personalizes your reading experience based on how well you are learning the content. • Access to your instructor’s homework assignments, quizzes, syllabus, notes, reminders, and other important files for the course. • Progress dashboards that quickly show how you are performing on your assignments and tips for improvement. • The option to purchase (for a small fee) a print version of the book. This binder-ready, loose-leaf version includes free shipping. Complete system requirements to use Connect can be found here: http://www.mheducation.com/highered/platforms/connect/training-support-students.html
Social Problems and the Quality of Life

Social Problems and the Quality of Life

13th Edition
By Robert Lauer and Jeanette Lauer
ISBN10: 0078026865
ISBN13: 9780078026867
Copyright: 2014
09780078026867

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List of Figures 
List of Tables 
Preface 

PART 1 Foundations 
1 Understanding Social

PART 2 Problems of Behavioral Deviance 
2 Alcohol and Other Drugs 
3 Crime and Delinquency
4 Violence
5 Sexual Deviance

PART 3 Problems of Inequality 
6 Poverty
7 Gender and Sexual Orientation 
8 Race, Ethnic Groups,and Racism 

PART 4 Problems of Social Institutions
9 Government and Politics 
10 Work and the Economy 
11 Education 
12 Family Problems 
13 Health Care and Illness

PART 5 Global Social Problems 
14 War and Terrorism 
15 The Environment 

Glossary 
References 
Credits
Name Index
Subject Index 

About the Author

Robert Lauer

Robert Lauer received his B.S. and Ph.D. from Washington University, his B.D. from Southern Seminary, and his M.A. from Southern Illinois University. Representatives may reach him at rjlauer@aol.com.

Jeanette Lauer

Jeanette C. Lauer is a Research Professor at Alliant International University. She received her Ph.D. in Social History from Washington University, St. Louis. She has published numerous journal articles and co-authored fifteen books. Most recently she co-authored Becoming Family: Building a Stepfamily that Really Works. She is a member of the National Council on Family Relations, and the Stepfamily Association of America.