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Social Problems Books PDF: Browse by Key Issue
Dive into our extensive collection of social problems books available in PDF format. To help you find the resources you need, we’ve organized these social issues books into key categories covering a wide range of critical topics, from poverty and homelessness to addiction, crime, and more. Explore the groups below to discover in-depth readings and valuable insights.
Poverty and Economic Hardship
This section focuses on the economic dimensions of social problems, exploring the causes, effects, and potential solutions related to poverty and the lack of employment opportunities.
Poor
Poverty
Unemployment
Homelessness and Housing Issues
This group addresses the critical issue of lack of stable housing, examining the challenges faced by homeless individuals and the broader societal factors contributing to homelessness.
Homelessness
Homeless persons
Addiction and Substance Abuse
This section covers the problems associated with substance dependence, including the impact of alcohol and drug abuse on individuals and communities.
Alcoholism
Drug abuse
Issues Affecting Children and Families
This group focuses on social problems that particularly affect children and family structures, including abuse, violence within families, and issues related to youth.
Child Abuse
Family violence
Juvenile delinquency
Discrimination and Inequality
This group addresses the various forms of unfair treatment and prejudice based on different characteristics, and the impact of inequality on society.
Discrimination
Violence and Safety
This section focuses on different forms of physical and emotional harm, exploring their causes and consequences within society.
Violence in Society
Sexual Abuse
Disaster and Crisis
This group addresses the social impacts of natural or human-caused catastrophes and the efforts to provide aid and support during and after such events.
Disasters
Disaster Relief
Broader Social and Ethical Issues
This is a more general category encompassing a range of social challenges and ethical considerations that affect communities and individuals in various ways.
Church and social problems
Rural poor
Social Problems
Suicide
Crime and Justice
This section explores issues related to illegal activities, the justice system, and behaviors that deviate from societal norms.
Crime
Juvenile delinquency
Prostitution
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