A Reader on Selected Social Issues (ePub)

The world is evolving at a rapid pace. South Africa alone has undergone a process of major socioeconomic and political change in recent times. The desegregation of educational, religious, sport and other structures, the democratisation of the decision-making process, and the implementation of affirmative action, for example, have involved a shift in the values and normative orientation of the population. The exact effects of such changes, both positive and negative, cannot be easily identified or measured. A reader on selected social issues considers the nature, causes and consequences of a wide range of current social phenomena, worldwide. A reader on selected social issues attempts a more "global" approach, rather than concentrating solely on South African society. All chapters have been extensively updated, with contributions from both national and international experts. Because the content of the chapters is not discipline specific, lecturers can use perspectives from within their own fields to guide students to an understanding of the phenomena being discussed. 'Windows' with thought-provoking information as well as discussion topics at the end of each chapter encourage students to deal with aspects beyond the scope of the text. Contents include the following: Child maltreatment Eating disorders Substance abuse and addiction Self-harming behaviours and suicide Sexual violence Human trafficking Crime Population and environmental issuesSocial workers deal with social issues. The overview provided is concrete, yet expansive in breadth. It provides an excellent point of departure.Lecturer – Social Work, UJA comprehensive reader on selected social issues. Easily readable and pertinent.Tutor – BG Alexander Nursing CollegeIt is pleasing to note the presence of fresh statistics as well as references to recent and current changes within South African society.Tutor – Carinus Nursing CollegeExcellent reading for nursing students in training, and highly recommended as a prescribed text.Tutors – Natal College of NursingIt is very applicable for nursing students giving them insight into, and making them aware of, the social issues in the country and in their own communities and even in their own homes.Tutor – Free State School of NursingIt makes learning interesting, and it motivates us to discover more about the various phenomena. The layout of the text enables us to prepare well for tests and examinations.Student – NMMU