The new second edition of this distinctive and widely adopted textbook brings into the
classroom an overview of how images of social problems can shape not only public policy …

The Social Science Encyclopedia, first published in 1985 to acclaim from social scientists,
librarians and students, was thoroughly revised in 1996, when reviewers began to describe …

" Whether you are drawn to this book because of an interest in media, social problems, or
domestic violence, reading it will help you better understand the impact media stories have …

This chapter reviews both empirical and theoretical work that illuminates the role of symbolic
action in the policy process. I begin by considering why this approach to policy analysis (in …

Domestic Violence Advocacy: Complex Lives/Difficult Choices, Second Edition is a
comprehensive and highly practical resource for anyone working with domestic violence …

A Sociology of Crime has an outstanding reputation for its distinctive and systematic
contribution to the criminological literature. Through detailed examples and analysis, it …

In an environment of fiscal constraint and growing fear of catastrophic events, police
services are turning to intelligence and analytic technologies to conduct aggressive …

Empower your students to become part of the solution. The new Sixth Edition of Anna Leon-
Guerrero's Social Problems: Community, Policy, and Social Action goes beyond the typical …

Social work builds its identity on social problems. The goal is to generate knowledge about
causes, consequences and solutions. However, there is a lack of theory of social problems …

There has been a surge of research articles in the last two decades about sexual addiction
(SA) and compulsive sexual behavior (CSB). In the literature, SA/CSB is mostly presented as …