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.
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.
