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Issues for Debate in Sociology
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Issues for Debate in Sociology
Selections From CQ Researcher

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Sociology
September 2009 | 456 pages | SAGE Publications, Inc
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Issues for Debate in Sociology: Selections from CQ Researcher is a contemporary collection of articles covering core issues within the broad topic of introductory sociology. The book is intended to supplement core courses in the Sociology curriculum titled Introductory Sociology or Principles of Sociology. The book has a 5 part structure of topics generally covered in introductory sociology courses and texts.
 
Annotated Contents
 
Preface
 
Contributors
 
SOCIAL STRUCTURE, PROCESSES, AND CONTROL
Howard Altman
1. Celebrity Culture: Are Americans Too Focused on Celebrities?
Sarah Glazer
2. Teaching Values: Do School-Based Programs Violate Parents' Beliefs?
Marcia Clemmitt
3. Cyber Socializing: Are Internet Sites Like MySpace Potentially Dangerous?
Kenneth Jost
4. Closing Guantanamo: Can Obama Close the Detention Camp Within One Year?
 
INEQUALITY
Thomas J. Billitteri
5. Middle-Class Squeeze: Is More Government Aid Needed?
Peter Katel
6. Debating Hip-Hop: Does Gangsta Rap Harm Black Americans?
Thomas J. Billitteri
7. Gender Pay Gap: Are Women Paid Fairly in the Workplace?
Karen Foerstel
8. Women's Rights: Are Violence and Discrimination Against Women Declining?
 
INSTITUTIONS
David Masci
9. Future of Marriage: Is Traditional Matrimony Going Out of Style?
Marcia Clemmitt
10. Student Aid: Will Many Low-Income Students Be Left Out?
Brian Beary
11. Religious Fundamentalism: Does It Lead to Intolerance and Violence?
Kenneth Jost and the CQ Researcher Staff
12. The Obama Presidency: Can Barack Obama Deliver the Change He Promises?
Nellie Bristol
13. HPV Vaccine: Should It Be Mandatory for School Girls?
 
SOCIAL DYNAMICS
Sarah Glazer
14. Declining Birthrates: Will the Trend Worsen Global Economic Woes?
Jennifer Weeks
15. Rapid Urbanization: Can Cities Cope With Rampant Growth?
Thomas J. Billitteri
16. Reducing Your Carbon Footprint: Can Individual Actions Reduce Global Warming?
Thomas J. Billitterri
17. Socially Responsible Investing: Can Investors Do Well by Doing Good?

Sample Materials & Chapters

1. Celebrity Culture

CQ Researcher

CQ Researcher is the choice of librarians, researchers, and students seeking original, comprehensive reporting and analysis on the most vital issues shaping our world. Each weekly report offers in-depth, unbiased coverage of a single topic. Written by CQ Press's staff of experienced reporters, these reports provide up-to-date information on a wide range of social, economic, political, environmental, and international issues. More About Author

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