Social Problems: A Case Study Approach

by Norman A. Dolch, Helen Powell, Edward C. Polson

iSocial Problemsi explores the consequences of symbolic interactionism in society, a theory which contends that people attach meanings to symbols such as language or gestures and base their behaviors on their interpretations of these meanings. Norman A. Dolch, Linda Deutschmann, and Helen Powell compile a number of critical and innovative essays that explore different aspects of society including mental illness, race relations, terrorism, and family life.

328 pages, Paperback

First published December 1, 2000