Encyclopedia of Social Problems

This comprehensive reference work tackles the complex social issues that shape our contemporary world, from systemic inequality and healthcare disparities to environmental crises and global terrorism. Vincent N. Parrillo organizes a vast landscape of societal challenges into an accessible, interdisciplinary format, providing readers with the foundational knowledge needed to understand the problems that impact us on personal, national, and international levels.

What sets this encyclopedia apart is its commitment to connecting disparate issues, revealing the underlying structures and interdependencies that define modern social problems. Students, educators, and any civically-minded reader seeking to move beyond headlines will find this an indispensable resource for contextualizing current events and understanding the root causes of societal conflict, ultimately empowering more informed and engaged citizenship.