Social Problems, by Myles Kelleher

Social Problems in a Free Society: Myths Absurdities, and Realities, by Myles J. Kelleher. This book takes a new approach to old problems that have arisen in America and other free societies. He first defines what a social problem really is. Kelleher rejects Marxist notions that social problems are rooted in economic disparity or in the perspective of a statistically sufficient number of people. He says that social problems begin when the rights of individuals are infringed upon. It is his definition of rights and freedoms that provides the underpinning for his analysis. The major issues of the day, including social justice, violence, population growth, guns, drugs and racism are studied. This is a fascination book that will change the face of sociology and the way it is studied. A must read for anyone interested in sociology or modern democracy.