Examines the roots of major societal troubles in the patterns of class, racial, and gender stratification and subordination. By exploring major social problems through a conflict theory perspective, this book helps the reader think critically about the characteristics, impact, and roots of major social problems such as unemployment, poverty, economic decline, racism, sexism, environmental pollution, and nuclear power.
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By exploring major social problems through a conflict theory perspective, this text helps students think critically about the characteristics, impact, and roots of major social problems such as unemployment, poverty, economic decline, racism, sexism, environmental pollution, and nuclear power.
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