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