A straightforward book that uses five theoretical viewpoints to analyze contemporary problems and encourages readers to think about their own lives and futures as they make decisions about solving social problems today. Contemporary Social Problems provides a solid sociological perspective by using five (instead of the usual three) theoretical viewpoints-functionalist, conflict, feminist, interactionist, and postmodernist-to analyze social problems. Parrillo's applied writing style stimulates sociological thinking by maintaining an orientation toward the future. For sociologists, or anyone interested in combating current social problems.
