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Informationen zum Autor Neil Thompson Klappentext Modern society is beset by a vast range of problems - such as poverty, homelessness and terrorism - that cause immense suffering for a significant number of people. These social problems both reflect and contribute to wider inequalities; consequently, in order to develop a true understanding of them, we must consider the social injustices with which they are inextricably linked.In this ground-breaking text, Neil Thompson turns his attention to the range of complex issues relating to social problems and social justice, and the relationship between them. With the help of engaging features that have become synonymous with his books, Thompson provides a clear exploration of some key social problems currently challenging us, analysis of the connection between social problems and social justice, and a review of how social policy initiatives to tackle these issues have fared to date. Innovative and absorbing, Social Problems and Social Justice is essential reading for students and practitioners across a wide range of social science disciplines and the social professions. Zusammenfassung 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. Inhaltsverzeichnis 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....
About the author
Neil Thompson has held full or honorary professorships at four UK universities, and is now a sought-after consultant and conference speaker. He runs the Avenue Professional Development Programme, an online learning community and tutorial group for people professionals. His website and blog are at www.neilthompson.info.
