PEARSON EDUCATION Social Problems, Census Update Plus MySocLab with eText -- Access Card Package

Frames social problems and solutions through politics   Macionis's book is the only social problems text that explains how society frames social problems and solutions through politics.   The text analyzes social issues and policies, using the concepts of sociological theory and the everyday language of politics. It also helps students understand the attitudes and values that define the political spectrum in the United States. Once students know how social problems are defined by our society through politics, and how the policies to solve these problems are developed, they can become involved in solving social problems through activism and political involvement.   The Census Update program incorporates 2010 Census data into a course–simply and easily. The components of the Census Update Program include an updated census edition with all charts and graphs–to reflect the results of the 2010 Census. In addition, A Short Introduction to the U.S. Census is available and an updated MySocLab.   Teaching & Learning Experience Personalize Learning – MySocLab delivers proven results in helping students succeed, provides engaging experiences that personalize learning, and comes from a trusted partner with educational expertise and a deep commitment to helping students and instructors achieve their goals. Improve Critical Thinking – Chapter organization follows a logical framework that traces a problem from its origin to solution. Engage Students – International, national, and personal examples help students understand iessues better. Explore Theory – Major sociological theories and how they explain each social problem are discussed. Understand Diversity – Features help students think globally about defining a solution to social problems. Support Instructors – The only Social Problems text with an annotated instructor’s edition. Also, author-written test bank provides the best support for instructors. Note: MySocLab does not come automatically packaged with this text. To purchase MySocLab, please visit: www.mysoclab.com or you can purchase a ValuePack of the text + MySocLab (at no additional cost). ValuePack ISBN-10: 0205172318 / ValuePack ISBN-13: 9780205172313 Review General Thoughts "I prefer to relate text topics to current events both local and global. This text does a nice job of including topics that would provide fodder for good discussion and bring reality to the classroom." Linda Aaberg, Hennepin Technical College “I would recommend this book to anyone.  The book introduces some very thought-provoking ideas and is comparable to life as a whole.  I believe the author has done an excellent job with presenting the ideas of sociology from a social construct point of view.  It is very up-to-date and I will be using it in the future.” Christina Cowen, Wayne State University Writing Style   “This is a text that I have been using for the past 5 years [the third edition].  I would not use any other social problems book.  This text really teaches students about the social problems from many different perspectives.  Excellent book to use” Deidre Tyler, Salt Lake Community College   “Macionis has written this text with the student in mind.  He does not talk down to the student, nor does he try to beat the student over the head with the material.  He writes with respect, but also with a sincere desire to teach and inform the student…Macionis strikes a good balance.” Dr. Clay A Hipke, University of Florida   “…this is a well done social problems text and I believe sincerely that virtually any professor could use this to good effect independently of how they structure their course.” Craig M. Eckert, Eastern Illinois University   “The text is readable and easy to follow for students, and is presented in a way to encourage them to critically think, engage in the learning process, and make meaningful real-life connections.” Dr. Jewrell Rivers, Abraham Baldwin Agricultural Co