{"product_id":"9781588268556","title":"Making Sense of Social Problems: New Images, New Issues","description":"Internet addiction. Cell-phone-distracted drivers. Teen suicide. Economic recession. The health risks of trans fats. The carefully selected collection of case studies in \u003ci\u003eMaking Sense of Social Problems\u003c\/i\u003e is designed to help students understand and critically evaluate a wide range of contemporary social issues. The cases are organized to highlight a series of key elements: • why \"objective\" claims deserve critical attention • how advocates bring attention to issues • why expert interpretations may change over time • the role of the media in shaping or distorting concerns • the consequences of public policy. The introduction, conclusion, and section notes provide a coherent framework for the text. Reflecting the promise of the constructionist approach, the result is a powerful set of tools for systematically investigating social problems. It can be used to advantage as a \"stand-alone,\" as well as with such texts as Joel Best's Social Problems.","brand":"Lynne Rienner Publishers, Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49787760509168,"sku":"9781588268556","price":68.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781588268556","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}