Principles of Sociology: Societal Issues and Behavior

This volume includes topics that relate to society and behavior. The articles are divided within categories and explore how these topics affect American culture on a widespread level.Principles of Sociology: Societal Issues & Behavior is the third title in Salems Principles of Sociology series. This series is intended to introduce students and researchers to the fundamentals of important and far-reaching topics in sociology using easy-to-understand language.The field of sociology is vital in the world we live in today, and relevant in many social groupings and behaviors. This work includes categories such as Deviance & Social Control, Race & Ethnicity, Sex, Gender & Sexuality, Society & Technology, and Sociology of Health & Medicine.The 114 topics within these categories include:Control Theory of DevianceMedia & CrimePrison SystemAssimilationInstitutional PrejudiceTechnology & MedicineWeapons of Mass DestructionChild ObesityPublic Health IssuesGender and Sexual Orientation in the WorkplaceKinsey ReportSexual HarassmentTeen PregnancyRational Choice TheoryVictim BlamingThe Digital DivideRace, Ethnicity & Income InequalityAnti-Vaccination MovementBody Image and the MediaContemporary Theories of Sexual OrientationThe entries in this volume are arranged in five major sections, and then A to Z within each, making it easy to find the topic of interest. Each entry includes the following:Abstract giving a brief introduction to the topic;Overview that presents key terms and concepts;Clear, concise presentation of the topic, including a discussion of applications and issues;Definitions of key Terms & Concepts;Bibliography for further reading.The back matter in Societal Issues & Behavior contains a thorough and valuable index.The essays in this volume are written for a varied audience. Our goals include attention to clarity and avoidance of unnecessary jargon. For those readers who desire more specific information on any one topic, each essay includes a list of entries for further reading. Principles of Sociology: Societal Issues & Behavior is, as are all Salem Press titles, available in print, as an e-book and on https://online.salempress.com.