Download or read book Understanding Social Problems written by Linda A. Mooney and published by Wadsworth Publishing Company. This book was released on 2002 with total page 604 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Every chapter defines the nature of the social problem in a global context as well as U.S. The text explores each of the three major theoretical explanations (in a balanced manner), describes the consequences of the problem, and provides alternatives solutions and policies. In the midst of this macro analysis the authors use pedagogy to bring the micro application alive, e.g. The Human Side and Self and Society so that the students can apply and understand the social problem.