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Understanding Social Problems
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General Political ScienceGeneral SociologySocial Movements
ISBN13: 9780631220305
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
Published: Mar 5 2001
Pages: 342
Weight: 1.20
Height: 0.71 Width: 6.69 Depth: 9.61
Language: English
- Written in an accessible, student-friendly style, using subheadings, boxed material, tables, and up-to-date examples
- Each chapter includes a brief outline of the issues to be explored and question sections to help learning, develop evaluative skills and encourage project work
- Includes an annotated guide to further reading, helpful internet addresses, and a bibliography of sources cited
- Chapters can be used independently or in conjunction with others addressing related questions
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