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Lauer: Social Problems and the Quality of Life
Social Problems and the Quality of Life, 8/e
Robert H. Lauer, U.S. International University
Jeanette C. Lauer, U.S. International University


Table of Contents

PART I: FOUNDATIONS
Chapter 1: Understanding Social Problems
Chapter 2: Myths and Facts: Using Critical Thinking and Research

PART II: PROBLEMS OF BEHAVIORAL VARIANCE
Chapter 3: Sexual Variance
Chapter 4: Alcohol and Other Drugs
Chapter 5: Crime and Delinquency
Chapter 6: Violence

PART III: PROBLEMS OF INEQUALITY
Chapter 7: Poverty
Chapter 8: Gender Inequality
Chapter 9: Race, Ethnic Groups, and Racism

PART IV: PROBLEMS OF SOCIAL INSTITUTIONS
Chapter 10: Government and Politics
Chapter 11: Work and the Economy
Chapter 12: Education
Chapter 13: Family Problems
Chapter 14: Health Care and Illness: Physical and Mental

PART V: GLOBAL SOCIAL PROBLEMS
Chapter 15: War
Chapter 16: Population, Aging, and Urban Problems
Chapter 17: The Environment