TY - BOOK AU - Steverson,Leonard A. AU - Melvin,Jennifer E. TI - Debating social problems SN - 9781138309616 U1 - 306 STE PY - 2018/// CY - New York PB - Routledge KW - Social problems KW - Critical thinking N1 - GBP 55.99/- AT/3010236/169 ; Includes bibliographical references and index; 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 N2 - 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 UR - https://www.routledge.com/Debating-Social-Problems/Steverson-Melvin/p/book/9781138309616 ER -