Social Problems: A Down-to-Earth Approach, 13th Edition (Original PDF from Publisher)

For courses in Social Problems.

A straightforward approach that helps students see the relevance of social problems
Social Problems: A Down-to-Earth Approach explores the major social problems we face today, at home and abroad, with an emphasis on how these issues are relevant to students' lives. Utilizing a consistent chapter structure and a balanced approach, author Jim Henslin seeks to instill in students a lasting sociological perspective that they can take out of the classroom and into their everyday lives.

The 13th Edition offers updated data as well as examples of social problems drawn from recent headlines in order to emphasize the relevance of the course to students' daily lives.