Social Problems and the Quality of Life

Social Problems and the Quality of Life, 15th Edition, is a textbook by Robert Lauer and Jeanette Lauer that examines major social issues and their influence on everyday living conditions. The text presents foundational approaches for identifying social problems through established sociological theories and research methods.

The volume addresses behavioral deviance, including substance use, crime, and violence, alongside patterns of inequality rooted in poverty, gender, and racial relations. It further investigates institutional challenges within government, the economy, education, and family structures.

Taking a broad perspective, the textbook also considers international concerns, addressing matters such as war, terrorism, and environmental conditions that shape communities across the nation and the world.