Service Sociology And Academic Engagement In Social Problems

Author : A. Javier Treviño
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1317056981
Total Pages : 262 pages
Book Rating : 4.80/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Service Sociology and Academic Engagement in Social Problems written by A. Javier Treviño and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2016-04-01 with total page 262 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book challenges sociologists and sociology students to think beyond the construction of social problems to tackle a central question: What do sociologists do with the analytic tools and academic skills afforded by their discipline to respond to social problems? Service Sociology posits that a central role of sociology is not simply to analyse and interpret social problems, but to act in the world in an informed manner to ameliorate suffering and address the structural causes of these problems. This volume provides a unique contribution to this approach to sociology, exploring the intersection between its role as an academic discipline and its practice in the service of communities and people. With both contemporary and historical analyses, the book traces the legacy, characteristics, contours, and goals of the sociology of service, shedding light on its roots in early American sociology and its deep connections to activism, before examining the social context that underlies the call for volunteerism, community involvement and non-profit organisations, as well as the strategies that have promise in remedying contemporary social problems. Presenting examples of concrete social problems from around the world, including issues of democratic participation, poverty and unemployment, student involvement in microlending, disaster miitigation, the organization and leadership of social movements, homelessness, activism around HIV/AIDS and service spring breaks, Service Sociology and Academic Engagement in Social Problems explores the utility of public teaching, participatory action research, and service learning in the classroom as a contribution to the community.

Author : A. Javier Treviño
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781315608457
Total Pages : 246 pages
Book Rating : 4.56/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Service Sociology and Academic Engagement in Social Problems written by A. Javier Treviño and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Corey Dolgon
Publisher : SAGE Publications
ISBN 13 : 1412994632
Total Pages : 473 pages
Book Rating : 4.37/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Social Problems written by Corey Dolgon and published by SAGE Publications. This book was released on 2010-08-03 with total page 473 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Social Problems: A Service Learning Approach, authors Corey Dolgon and Chris Baker integrate an innovative case study approach into a comprehensive introduction that helps students understand how they can address social problems in their communities by applying basic theories and concepts.

Author : Maxine P. Atkinson
Publisher : SAGE Publications
ISBN 13 : 1071851268
Total Pages : 725 pages
Book Rating : 4.65/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Social Problems written by Maxine P. Atkinson and published by SAGE Publications. This book was released on 2022-10-19 with total page 725 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Second Edition of Sociology in Action: Social Problems is ideal for teachers who want to provide students with an active learning experience that relies less on lecturing and more on discussion, collaboration, self-directed investigation, observation, analysis, and reflection. This text is an effective tool for departments interested in bringing more students into the sociology major, as it provides students with concrete ways to make use of sociological training in the "real" world. Maxine P. Atkinson and Kathleen Odell Korgen engage students in active learning in class, on their own, and in their local communities, as they explore a range of social problems and consider sociological solutions to issues facing society today. Sociology In Action: Social Problems, Second Edition is one of the volumes in our "In Action" series of undergraduate sociology texts. The two signature features of this series are (1) a set of carefully developed and assignable learning activities in each chapter; and (2) chapters contributed by authors who are both experts in their subjects and committed to the kind of active learning promoted by the SIA texts. This title is accompanied by a complete teaching and learning package in SAGE Vantage, an intuitive learning platform that integrates quality SAGE textbook content with assignable multimedia activities and auto-graded assessments to drive student engagement and ensure accountability.

Author : A. Javier Trevino
Publisher : SAGE Publications
ISBN 13 : 1071917781
Total Pages : 935 pages
Book Rating : 4.87/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Investigating Social Problems written by A. Javier Trevino and published by SAGE Publications. This book was released on 2024-05-16 with total page 935 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: General Editor A. Javier Trevino, working with a panel of experts, thoroughly examines all aspects of social problems, providing a contemporary and authoritative introduction to the field. Each chapter is written by a specialist on that particular topic. This unique, contributed format ensures that the research, examples, and theories described are the most current and relevant available. The text is framed around three major themes: intersectionality (the interplay of race, ethnicity, class, and gender), the global scope of many problems, and how researchers take an evidence-based approach to studying problems.

Author : Maxine P. Atkinson
Publisher : SAGE Publications
ISBN 13 : 1544358644
Total Pages : 393 pages
Book Rating : 4.42/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Social Problems written by Maxine P. Atkinson and published by SAGE Publications. This book was released on 2019-12-04 with total page 393 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Wake up your social problems classes! Social Problems: Sociology in Action helps your students learn sociology by doing sociology. Social Problems will inspire your students to do sociology through real-world activities designed to increase learning, retention, and engagement with course material.

Author : Gal, John
Publisher : Policy Press
ISBN 13 : 1447320212
Total Pages : 304 pages
Book Rating : 4.10/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Where academia and policy meet written by Gal, John and published by Policy Press. This book was released on 2017-03-29 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Based on data from 12 diverse societies, this is the first cross-national comparative study on academic engagement in social policy formulation. The chapters present survey data on the policy involvement of social work academics in different countries and an analysis of this data by country experts. The findings relate to the levels and types of policy engagement of the social work academics, their perceptions regarding this type of activity and the factors associated with this. This unique perspective on the academia-society nexus is essential reading for academics and students interested in the ongoing debate on the role of academia in policy, particularly those policies dealing with issues of social justice and social change.

Author : Corey Dolgon
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781452203102
Total Pages : 464 pages
Book Rating : 4.05/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Social Problems written by Corey Dolgon and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 464 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this unique text, Corey Dolgon and Chris Baker integrate an innovative case study approach into a comprehensive introduction to help students understand how they can address social problems in their communities by applying basic theories and concepts.

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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 574 pages
Book Rating : 4.21/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Social Problems written by and published by . This book was released on 1976 with total page 574 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Anna Leon-Guerrero
Publisher : SAGE Publications, Incorporated
ISBN 13 : 9781483369372
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.74/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Social Problems written by Anna Leon-Guerrero and published by SAGE Publications, Incorporated. This book was released on 2015-08-03 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Empower your students to become part of the solution. With a clear and upbeat voice, author Anna Leon-Guerrero’s thought-provoking overview of social problems challenges readers to understand and recognize social problems in their communities and inspires them to become part of the solution. The Fifth Edition of Social Problems: Community, Policy, and Social Action goes beyond the typical presentation of contemporary social problems and their consequences by emphasizing the importance and effectiveness of community involvement to achieve real solutions. With an overarching focus on social inequalities and policy, this proven text provides a platform for discussion that encourages critical thinking and inspires hope. “The extra emphasis on social action and movements is a real strength…I like that the three major perspectives are used in each chapter as I feel many texts just put that in the first chapter and then forget about it.” —Todd Michael Callais, University of Cincinnati-Blue Ash