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This collection of readings is written for several levels of students of social problems. It is accessible to those who are not familiar with the constructionist literature, and aimed at those who are not interested in subtle theoretical and empirical issues of concern to academics studying social problems from constructionist perspectives. Some readings focus on the construction of problems by scientists and other professionals; others examine the work of social activists, mass media, and social service personnel. There is no subject index. Annotation (c) Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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This collection of focused essays is directed at several levels of students of social problems. It is accessible to the uninitiated, who are not familiar with the constructionist literature, and aimed at those who are not particularly interested in subtle theoretical and empirical issues of concern to academics studying social problems from constructionist perspectives. Some readings focus on the construction of problems by scientists and other professionals; others examine the work of social activists, mass media, and social service personnel. Among the topics included are studies of social inequalities and individual deviance; a comparison of the images of social problems in the United States with those in other countries; and an examination of the importance of politics and power in constructing public images of social problems.
Constructionist perspectives have become the leading theoretical approach for sociology and allied fields in studying social problems. Yet constructionists' impact on the teaching of social problems has been far less dramatic. Undergraduate courses on social problems are often subject to a theoretical barrage of eclectic perspectives. Just as the first social problems textbooks did almost a century ago, textbooks continue to present a series of unrelated chapters, each devoted to a particular social problem. Social Problemsis an effort at systematic analysis rather than random thought on the subject.
Social Problemspresents detailed case studies demonstrating how constructionist perspectives can actually be applied to understand particular social problems. While these articles can be read alone, the editors have organied these selections to correspond with the chapter topics in the second edition of Donileen Loseke's Thinking about Social Problems, an accessible introduction to constructionist approaches. At the same time, some instructors who use this edited collection might wish to provide their own mix to the selection process. Many of the contributions make multiple points and so reasonably could be used to illustrate other basic texts or classic studies in the field of social problems.
Donileen R. Losekeis professor of sociology at the University of South Florida. Joel Bestis professor and chair, Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice, University of Delaware. He has also served as an advisory editor for Aldine in the area of social problems.
目录
Preface p. ix
I. Examining Social Problems
Introduction p. 3
1 The Changing Meanings of Spanking Phillip W. Davis p. 6
2 Bullying as a Social Problem in Great Britain Frank Furedi p. 13
3 The Problem with the Earthquake Problem Robert A. Stallings p. 21
4 Reality Television Constructs Crime Gray Cavender p. 29
II. Claims-Makers and Audiences
Introduction p. 39
5 Audiences Evaluate Statistics Joel Best p. 43
6 Promoters of Hate Crime Legislation Valerie Jenness and Kendal Broad p. 51
7 Psychiatrists Construct Homosexuality Stuart A. Kirk and Herb Kutchins p. 59
8 Television Talk Shows Construct Morality Kathleen S. Lowney p. 66
III. Constructing Conditions
Introduction p. 77
9 Smoking Problems in Japan Jun Ayukawa p. 81
10 Crime Frames and their Sponsors Theodore Sasson p. 88
11 Framing in the Fathers' Rights Movement Gwyneth I. Williams and Rhys H. Williams p. 93
12 Factory Farming as a Social Problem Karl R. Kunkel p. 101
IV. Constructing People
Introduction p. 109
13 The Rhetorical Appeal of Random Violence Joel Best p. 113
14 Prostitutes Respond to AIDS Valerie Jenness p. 120
15 Science Constructs PMS Anne E. Figert p. 127
16 Multicultural Education as Moral Drama Shan Nelson-Rowe p. 135
V. Constructing Solutions
Introduction p. 143
17 The Homeless Mentally Ill and Involuntary Hospitalization Donileen R. Loseke p. 146
18 Constructing a War on Drugs Craig Reinarman and Harry G. Levine p. 154
19 Urine Testing and Social Control William J. Staudenmeier p. 162
20 The Size Acceptance Movement Jeffery Sobal p. 169
VI. Social Problems and Everyday Life
Introduction p. 177
21 Constructing the Need for "Low Fat" Food S. Bryn Austin p. 180
22 Pregnant Women as a Social Problem Carol Brooks-Gardner p. 188
23 Constructing Sexually Marginalized Catholics Donileen R. Loseke and James C. Cavendish p. 196
24 The Beliefs of Recovery Religion Kathleen S. Lowney p. 204
VII. Social Problems and Troubled People
Introduction p. 215
25 Medicalizing Childhood Dorothy Pawluch p. 219
26 Teaching Gifted Children Leslie Margolin p. 226
27 Constructing Insanity in Involuntary Commitment Hearings James A. Holstein p. 233
28 Formula Stories and Support Groups for Battered Women Donileen R. Loseke p. 241
VIII. Evaluating Constructionist Perspectives on Social Problems
Introduction p. 251
29 "Crack Babies" and the Politics of Mothering Jacqueline Litt and Maureen McNeil p. 254
30 The Symbolic Meanings of "Pedophile Priests" Philip Jenkins p. 261
31 Horror Stories and the Construction of Child Abuse John M. Johnson p. 267
32 Constructing the "Jewish Problem" in Nazi Germany Ronald J. Berger p. 272
I. Examining Social Problems
Introduction p. 3
1 The Changing Meanings of Spanking Phillip W. Davis p. 6
2 Bullying as a Social Problem in Great Britain Frank Furedi p. 13
3 The Problem with the Earthquake Problem Robert A. Stallings p. 21
4 Reality Television Constructs Crime Gray Cavender p. 29
II. Claims-Makers and Audiences
Introduction p. 39
5 Audiences Evaluate Statistics Joel Best p. 43
6 Promoters of Hate Crime Legislation Valerie Jenness and Kendal Broad p. 51
7 Psychiatrists Construct Homosexuality Stuart A. Kirk and Herb Kutchins p. 59
8 Television Talk Shows Construct Morality Kathleen S. Lowney p. 66
III. Constructing Conditions
Introduction p. 77
9 Smoking Problems in Japan Jun Ayukawa p. 81
10 Crime Frames and their Sponsors Theodore Sasson p. 88
11 Framing in the Fathers' Rights Movement Gwyneth I. Williams and Rhys H. Williams p. 93
12 Factory Farming as a Social Problem Karl R. Kunkel p. 101
IV. Constructing People
Introduction p. 109
13 The Rhetorical Appeal of Random Violence Joel Best p. 113
14 Prostitutes Respond to AIDS Valerie Jenness p. 120
15 Science Constructs PMS Anne E. Figert p. 127
16 Multicultural Education as Moral Drama Shan Nelson-Rowe p. 135
V. Constructing Solutions
Introduction p. 143
17 The Homeless Mentally Ill and Involuntary Hospitalization Donileen R. Loseke p. 146
18 Constructing a War on Drugs Craig Reinarman and Harry G. Levine p. 154
19 Urine Testing and Social Control William J. Staudenmeier p. 162
20 The Size Acceptance Movement Jeffery Sobal p. 169
VI. Social Problems and Everyday Life
Introduction p. 177
21 Constructing the Need for "Low Fat" Food S. Bryn Austin p. 180
22 Pregnant Women as a Social Problem Carol Brooks-Gardner p. 188
23 Constructing Sexually Marginalized Catholics Donileen R. Loseke and James C. Cavendish p. 196
24 The Beliefs of Recovery Religion Kathleen S. Lowney p. 204
VII. Social Problems and Troubled People
Introduction p. 215
25 Medicalizing Childhood Dorothy Pawluch p. 219
26 Teaching Gifted Children Leslie Margolin p. 226
27 Constructing Insanity in Involuntary Commitment Hearings James A. Holstein p. 233
28 Formula Stories and Support Groups for Battered Women Donileen R. Loseke p. 241
VIII. Evaluating Constructionist Perspectives on Social Problems
Introduction p. 251
29 "Crack Babies" and the Politics of Mothering Jacqueline Litt and Maureen McNeil p. 254
30 The Symbolic Meanings of "Pedophile Priests" Philip Jenkins p. 261
31 Horror Stories and the Construction of Child Abuse John M. Johnson p. 267
32 Constructing the "Jewish Problem" in Nazi Germany Ronald J. Berger p. 272
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