Lauer, Robert H. creator text Boston McGraw-Hill c1998 7th ed. monographic xxi, 697 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 23 cm. Part I: Foundations: Chapter 1: Understanding Social Problems. Chapter 2: Myths and Facts: Using Critical Thinking and Research. Part II: Problems of Deviance: Chapter 3: Sexual Variance. Chapter 5: Alcohol and Other Drugs. Chapter 6: Violence. Part III: Problems of Inequality: Chapter 7: Poverty. Chapter 8: The Aged. Chapter 9: Gender Inequality. Chapter 10: Race, Ethnic Groups, and Racism. Chapter 11: Homosexuality and Homophobia. Part IV: Problems of Social Institutions: Chapter 12: Work and the Economy. Chapter 13: Education. Chapter 14: Family Problems. Chapter 15: Health Care and Ilness: Physical and Mental. Prt V: Global Social Problems: Chapter 16: War. Chapter 17: The Environment and Population. Robert H. Lauer. Includes index. Quality of life Social problems HN57 .L39 1998 0697244555 9780697244550