Social Problems and Mental Health

<p>First published in 1987<i> Social Problems and Mental Health </i>presents a sophisticated response to the whole question of what constitutes a social problem with nearly fifty entries giving a range of perspectives on the main problem issues of our age. Also included are useful suggestions for further reading. Entries cover areas of concern connected with physical and mental health poverty crime and violence family and social relationships sexuality and so on. The book provides succinct descriptions of various areas of concern with historical backgrounds. Both casual readers and students of sociology and psychology will find the book useful.</p>