Social Problems in the UK: An Introduction

Social Problems in the UK: An Introduction is a textbook that brings together expertise from sociology, social policy, education studies, and health studies to discuss the social myths and moral panics surrounding popular debates. It covers urgent social issues facing the UK, such as race and ethnicity, the future of work, poverty and homelessness, inequalities in education, health, public health, and mental health, and ageing and the 'third age'. The second edition includes new chapters on the Black Lives Matter movement, the Covid-19 health crisis, and the new 'gig economy' and maintains an accessible style and easy-to-read format.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 206 pages
\n Publication date: 20 May 2021
\n Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
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Social Problems in the UK: An Introduction provides a comprehensive and interdisciplinary exploration of the most pressing social issues facing the United Kingdom today. Drawing upon the disciplines of sociology, social policy, education studies, and health studies, this textbook offers a rich and nuanced understanding of the complex social dynamics that shape our society.

The book contextualizes the most pressing social problems of our times, shedding light on the myths and moral panics that often surround popular debates. It serves as an accessible guide for students, carefully navigating them through the methodology of social construction and related theories to introduce key topics in areas such as race and ethnicity, the future of work, poverty and homelessness, inequalities in education, health, public health, and mental health, aging, and the "third age."

In this extensively revised and updated second edition, the book addresses the most urgent social issues confronting the UK, including an in-depth analysis of the Black Lives Matter movement, the COVID-19 health crisis, and the emergence of the new "gig economy." The second edition maintains the accessible style and easy-to-read format of the first edition, while incorporating key points and further reading elements to enhance student learning.

Situated in the context of the new post-pandemic and post-Brexit world, the book includes new chapters that address the most pressing questions raised in the media and public debates. It aims to help readers gain a deeper understanding of the background and broader context of the UK's key social problems, enabling them to engage more critically and effectively in addressing these challenges.

This textbook is a valuable resource for students, educators, policymakers, and anyone interested in understanding and addressing social issues in the UK. Its interdisciplinary approach and comprehensive coverage make it an essential tool for anyone seeking to develop a deeper understanding of the complex social dynamics that shape our society.

\n Weight: 334g\n
Dimension: 154 x 234 x 17 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9780367404321\n
Edition number: 2 New edition\n