Debating social problems / Leonard A. Steverson & Jennifer E. Melvin.

By:

Steverson, Leonard A [author.]

Contributor(s):

Melvin, Jennifer E [author.]

Material type: Text

TextPublisher: New York : Routledge, 2018Description: ix,299 pages, 23cmISBN:

9781138309616

Subject(s):

Additional physical formats: Online version:: Debating social problemsDDC classification:

306 STE

Online resources:

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Contents:

Acknowledgements -- Understanding social problems -- Work and economy -- Government and the political system -- The educational system -- The family -- Sex and gender -- Sexuality -- Race and ethnicity -- Deviance and crime -- Alcohol and other drugs -- Health care -- Terrorism and war -- Population -- The environment and urbanization -- Globalization -- Index.

Summary: Debating Social Problems emphasizes the process of debate as a means of addressing social problems and helps students engage in active learning. The debate format covers sensitive material in a way that encourages students to talk about this material openly in class. This succinct text includes activities thatpromote critical thinking and includes examples from current events.

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Holdings
Item type	Current library	Collection	Call number	Status	Date due	Barcode
Books	H.T. Parekh Library	SIAS Collection	306 STE (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available		K3522

GBP 55.99/-
AT/3010236/169

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Debating Social Problems emphasizes the process of debate as a means of addressing social problems and helps students engage in active learning. The debate format covers sensitive material in a way that encourages students to talk about this material openly in class. This succinct text includes activities thatpromote critical thinking and includes examples from current events.

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