Challenge students to think critically about new, increasingly complex social issues using the latest data and relevant examples in Mooney/Van Willigen/Clever's UNDERSTANDING SOCIAL PROBLEMS, 11E. These award-winning authors offer theoretically rich, evidence-based discussions of the most important social issues facing the world in 2021. Using a student-centered approach, this edition examines the long-term impacts of COVID-19, repercussions of the 2020 election and emerging social movements. Quotes from prominent celebrities and captivating features emphasize connections between social problems, individual experiences and perceptions. This edition's micro- to macro-level of analysis focuses first on problems related to health care, drugs and alcohol, families and crime before examining larger issues of poverty and inequality, population growth, aging, environmental problems, science and technology and world conflict. MindTap digital resources help strengthen the learning experience.
