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Book Synopsis Controversial Issues in Social Policy by : Howard Jacob Karger
Download or read book Controversial Issues in Social Policy written by Howard Jacob Karger and published by Allyn & Bacon. This book was released on 1994 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Highlights the value of controversy by using a debate format to present both sides of numerous controversial issues in social policy. Consists of 21 debates, written especially for this volume by experts in the field. The debate topics were selected to cover a wide range of professional interests in the field of social policy and are divided into three clusters: general issues, specific issues in the delivery of human services, and key issues related to poverty, deprivation, and social policy. Designed as a supplemental text for graduate and undergraduate courses in social work policy, or for social work practicum/seminars.
Book Synopsis Controversial Issues in Social Welfare Policy by : Carl P. Chelf
Download or read book Controversial Issues in Social Welfare Policy written by Carl P. Chelf and published by SAGE Publications, Incorporated. This book was released on 1992-09-03 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume discusses what lessons have been learnt from past efforts to eliminate poverty in the United States, such as the 1935 Social Security Act and the 1964 War on Poverty, and what steps should be taken in the future. Chelf has radical suggestions for the future elimination of poverty. He advocates that it is necessary to develop a social and political agenda recognizing the need to invest and re-invest in human resources.
Book Synopsis Social Welfare Policy by : John G. McNutt
Download or read book Social Welfare Policy written by John G. McNutt and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2020-11-13 with total page 401 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "We live in a changing world. Globalization, the rise of the Information Economy and the Global Environmental crisis are profound forces that affect all areas of human existence and are particularly important in the lives of the poor, the powerless and the dispossessed. This book prepares social workers to practice within the policy framework that is framed by these huge macro forces. Many previous books address policy issues from the lenses of earlier times. Forces like industrialization and early ideologies are far less relevant than the once were. The change nature of the economy and the workforce are key drivers of change in the social welfare policy system. This book provides a new perspective that is relevant to current issues. This new edition features the latest in social welfare policy scholarship. Completely updated, it stands at the cutting edge of this viral and important field"--
Book Synopsis American Social Welfare Policy by : Howard Jacob Karger
Download or read book American Social Welfare Policy written by Howard Jacob Karger and published by Allyn & Bacon. This book was released on 2005 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This best-selling text provides a comprehensive overview of social welfare policy in the United States while examining such cutting-edge issues as technology and social welfare policy and the relationship between tax policy and social welfare policy. American Social Welfare Policy examines how the major sectors of social welfare policy the voluntary, governmental, corporate, and private sectors operate and co-exist (the "pluralist approach"). It also offers a clear, user-friendly framework for policy analysis and coverage of the impact of welfare reform legislation. The Research Navigator Edition includes 32 pages of new content concerning how to use Research Navigator for the Helping Professions in conjunction with the text. This material goes chapter-by-chapter highlighting research and writing activities pertinent to the content. An access code to Research Navigator(tm) website is also included in the front of the text. This website gives students access to the ContentSelect Research database, which contains thousands of scholarly journals and popular publications, as well as to the New York Times Search by subject archive, which has a complete year of full-text articles organized by academic subject.
Book Synopsis Social Welfare Policy by : Jerome H. Schiele
Download or read book Social Welfare Policy written by Jerome H. Schiele and published by SAGE Publications. This book was released on 2011 with total page 393 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book examines the conceptual, historical and practical implications that various social policies in the United States have had on ethnic minorities.
Book Synopsis Social Welfare by : Andrew W. Dobelstein
Download or read book Social Welfare written by Andrew W. Dobelstein and published by Cengage Learning. This book was released on 2003 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This text offers a clear explanation of policy analysis. SOCIAL WELFARE: POLICY AND ANALYSIS, Third Edition, shows students how to apply the methods and processes of policy analysis to current American welfare programs. The description of welfare programs provides a basic introduction to the field and the explanations of how the programs have developed make them more understandable to social welfare students.
Book Synopsis Theory and Practice of Social Welfare Policy by : Bruce S. Jansson
Download or read book Theory and Practice of Social Welfare Policy written by Bruce S. Jansson and published by Thomson Brooks/Cole. This book was released on 1984 with total page 488 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Dimensions of Social Welfare Policy by : Neil Gilbert
Download or read book Dimensions of Social Welfare Policy written by Neil Gilbert and published by Pearson Higher Ed. This book was released on 2013-10-03 with total page 293 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A conceptual framework for analyzing social welfare policy Dimensions of Social Welfare Policy provides a comprehensive and widely-used framework for analyzing social welfare policies. The text encourages readers to develop their own thoughts on social welfare policy and to explore policy alternatives. Theoretical points are illustrated with examples from a cross-section of program areas including income maintenance, child welfare, model cities, day care, community action, and mental health. The text familiarizes students with the content of major social welfare programs such as TANF, OASDHI, SSI, and Title XX. Learning Goals Upon completing this book, readers will be able to: Understand current policy issues Reflect on where they stand in regard to controversial policy issues Understand major social welfare programs Better understand CSWE’s core competencies and practice behaviors
Book Synopsis Understanding Social Problems, Policies, and Programs by : Leon H. Ginsberg
Download or read book Understanding Social Problems, Policies, and Programs written by Leon H. Ginsberg and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Understanding Social Problems, Policies, and Programs offers a comprehensive analysis of the policies used in the United States to address social problems and to develop the nation's social welfare programs. Leon Ginsberg provides a framework for understanding some of the country's most controversial issues, including welfare assistance and welfare reform. He suggests practical ways in which individuals and groups might implement more-beneficial programs for the disadvantaged. To update the volume's first edition, Ginsberg has expanded on the six-component model - history, social problems, public policy, description of programs, policy analysis, and policy practice - that defines social welfare policy and services. He has incorporated information about policy changes in the "Contract with America" that have been enacted by the 1995 Republican-led Congress. Ginsberg also has included supplementary models for policy analysis and new references and materials from the nineteenth edition of the Encyclopedia of Social Work.
Book Synopsis The Handbook of Social Policy by : James Midgley
Download or read book The Handbook of Social Policy written by James Midgley and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2008-07-08 with total page 625 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Social policy is a continuously evolving field requiring constant review, documentation, and analysis. The Handbook of Social Policy is an attempt to document the now substantial body of knowledge about government social policies that has been accumulated since the study of social policy first emerged as an organized field of academic endeavor about 50 years ago. The Second Edition offers a more streamlined format to make the book more consistent with the way most instructors teach their courses. This text is a comprehensive yet accessible introduction to a vast field of endeavor that has, over the years, made a significant difference to the lives and the well-being of the people of the United States. New to the Second Edition Provides up-to-date policies and references to include the latest information on social policy Offers a state of the art account of American social policy at the beginning of the 21st century Presents contributions, including more case studies and examples, from leading experts in their respective areas challenge the norm in thinking about social welfare policy Focuses more attention on diverse populations and international issues Includes added content to reflect the areas that have received increased attention such as advocacy, policy practice, immigration issues, discrimination, and more Intended Audience This is excellent text for advanced undergraduate and graduate courses such as History of Social Policy, Education and Social Policy, and International Social Policy in the fields of social policy, public policy and administration, and social work.
Book Synopsis Critical Social Welfare Issues by : Arthur J Katz
Download or read book Critical Social Welfare Issues written by Arthur J Katz and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2014-03-18 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Critical Social Welfare Issues is a collection of lectures by noted social welfare experts that addresses paramount issues facing society and suggests recommendations for positive change. It is a useful handbook for social workers, psychologists, educators, health professionals, and human service administrators and a valuable text for students studying social welfare policy and social work in health care.The result of the Distinguished Lecturers Series instituted at the State University of New York at Stony Brook, Critical Social Welfare Issues brings nationally recognized and outstanding social work and allied health care scholars and practitioners together for their views on topics such as: welfare reform and homelessness in the U.S. crisis in child welfare and women as victims the changing structure of African-American families the growing Hispanic population and the unique challenges they face mandatory vs. voluntary HIV testing for newborns the infrastructure of the social work profession the for-profit market system for social work and health care the future for health care professionals de-professionalization in health care professionals and the political processAs the Editors explain, Critical Social Welfare Issues addresses “the rapidly changing context in the various fields of practice of professional social work and other health care areas. The crises that are identified are newly emerging and part of a long historical process which has been exacerbated by current political and economic changes and events. . . . The threat currently seems to be coming not only from governmental political forces focused to tax reductions and right wing ideologies but for the first time from the non-government sector, the for-profit market system which is projecting huge profits from health care, education, and corrections among other social welfare arenas.”
Book Synopsis Dimensions of Social Welfare Policy by : Paul Terrell
Download or read book Dimensions of Social Welfare Policy written by Paul Terrell and published by Pearson Higher Ed. This book was released on 2013-03-15 with total page 313 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the eBook of the printed book and may not include any media, website access codes, or print supplements that may come packaged with the bound book. A conceptual framework for analyzing social welfare policy Dimensions of Social Welfare Policy provides a comprehensive and widely-used framework for analyzing social welfare policies. The text encourages readers to develop their own thoughts on social welfare policy and to explore policy alternatives. Theoretical points are illustrated with examples from a cross-section of program areas including income maintenance, child welfare, model cities, day care, community action, and mental health. The text familiarizes students with the content of major social welfare programs such as TANF, OASDHI, SSI, and Title XX. Learning Goals Upon completing this book, readers will be able to: Understand current policy issues Reflect on where they stand in regard to controversial policy issues Understand major social welfare programs Better understand CSWE’s core competencies and practice behaviors
Book Synopsis Social Welfare Enhanced Pearson Etext Access Card by : Diana M. Dinitto
Download or read book Social Welfare Enhanced Pearson Etext Access Card written by Diana M. Dinitto and published by . This book was released on 2015-07-11 with total page 552 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Dimensions of Social Welfare Policy, Books a la Carte Edition by : Neil Gilbert
Download or read book Dimensions of Social Welfare Policy, Books a la Carte Edition written by Neil Gilbert and published by Prentice Hall. This book was released on 2012-07-16 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A conceptual framework for analyzing social welfare policy Dimensions of Social Welfare Policy provides a comprehensive and widely-used framework for analyzing social welfare policies. The text encourages readers to develop their own thoughts on social welfare policy and to explore policy alternatives. Theoretical points are illustrated with examples from a cross-section of program areas including income maintenance, child welfare, model cities, day care, community action, and mental health. The text familiarizes students with the content of major social welfare programs such as TANF, OASDHI, SSI, and Title XX. Learning Goals Upon completing this book, readers will be able to: Understand current policy issues Reflect on where they stand in regard to controversial policy issues Understand major social welfare programs Better understand CSWE's core competencies and practice behaviors
Book Synopsis Social Welfare by : Diana M. DiNitto
Download or read book Social Welfare written by Diana M. DiNitto and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Acknowledged as the most comprehensive, easy-to-read introduction to social welfare policy available, Social Welfare: Politics and Public Policy, 8/e, emphasizes the current political aspects of policy making and major social welfare programs, including public assistance, Social Security, disability, health insurance, child welfare, and much more. Social Welfare does more than describe the major social welfare policies and programs; it also tackles the conflict and controversies involved in the processes and outcomes of policy making. It contrasts rational and political approaches to policy making, policy analysis, policy implementation, and policy evaluation. The authors present conflicting perspectives, encouraging students to think critically, to debate, and to consider their own views on issues. Invigorate learning with the Enhanced Pearson eText The Enhanced Pearson eText provides a rich, interactive learning environment designed to improve student mastery of content with the following multimedia features: Video links to topical videos on current issues are accompanied by a question to encourage reflection or critical thinking. Two video links appear in each chapter. Check Your Understanding of chapter content. Embedded questions matched to chapter learning outcomes help readers apply the concepts and ensure that they master the learning outcomes. Questions and suggested feedback are provided in the Pearson eText. Chapter Review. Embedded assessments with feedback provide students the opportunity to demonstrate their understanding of the major concepts in the chapter. Feedback or the "correct answer" is provided to help scaffold learning. These are presented within the Pearson eText as interactive quizzes.
Book Synopsis The Policy-based Profession by : Philip R. Popple
Download or read book The Policy-based Profession written by Philip R. Popple and published by Allyn & Bacon. This book was released on 2004 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This social welfare policy text, written specifically for use within the field of social work, shows readers the crucial connection between social policy and the everyday practice of social work. The Third Edition of The Policy-Based Profession provides readers with a process for analyzing policies that will help them as they enter a career in social work. It offers a detailed foundation for policy analysis, including chapters on historical policy analysis, social/economic analysis, and political analysis. This text brings readers up-to-date on the latest developments in welfare reform, managed care, the campaign to restructure Social Security, program and policy responses to the problems of substance abuse and the use of family preservation as an approach to child protection.
Download or read book Social Welfare written by Jerry D. Marx and published by Addison-Wesley Longman. This book was released on 2004 with total page 316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This comprehensive social policy text examines the history of social welfare, the current programs and issues, and the contributions of the three major sectors of social welfare (government, business, nonprofit), while addressing an underlying key question--what can we do about today's social issues? It provides a comprehensive, systems approach to the contributions of government, business and non-profits to social welfare promotes a better understanding of the "person-in-environment" perspective while preparing students for employment in all three sectors of society. The text is organized using a chronological, user-friendly framework that looks at historical background, then current programs and issues, and finally methods for future advocacy.
