"Social Problems explores the consequences of symbolic interactionism in society, a theory which contends that people attach meanings to symbols such as language or gestures and base their behaviors on their interpretations of these meanings. Norman A. Dolch, Linda Deutschmann, and Helen Powell compile a number of critical and innovative essays that explore different aspects of society including mental illness, race relations, terrorism, ..."
"This is the 2nd edition hardback published by Lexington in 2007, 300pp, ISBN 9780739109779. This book is written to go beyond theory and research and attempts to look at interventions - that is, what can be done to help people experiencing social problems. Each chapter is built round a case study so that students reading the book can readily identify with persons experiencing the social problem; it will assist students to better respond ..."
"This book charts the rise of the consumerist movement in medicine."
Consumerism in Medicine(1st Edition) Challenging Physician Authority द्वारा Marie R. Haug, BebeLavin Hardcover, 231 पन्ने, प्रकाशित 1983 द्वारा Sage Publications, Inc ISBN-13: 978-0-8039-2113-9, ISBN: 0-8039-2113-6
"The consumerist movement in medicine is challenging the traditional doctor-patient role. Doctors are no longer seen as all-powerful dispensers of good health, but as partners in a bargain for which the buyer has the right to question the seller. The authors describe the history and manifestations of the movement and gauge its effect through a national survey of consumers and physicians."