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Social welfare policy and social programs : a values perspective / Elizabeth A. Segal, Ph. D.

By: Segal, Elizabeth A [author.].
Series: Brooks/Cole empowerment series: Boston, M.A. : Cengage Learning, ©2016Edition: Fourth edition.Description: xviii, 427 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm.Content type: text ISBN: 1305101928; 9781305101920.Subject(s): Public welfare -- United States | Social service -- United States | Public welfare | Social policy | Social service | United States -- Social policy | United StatesDDC classification: 362.973/Se37 Other classification: CAS Online resources: Contributor biographical information | Publisher description | Table of contents only
Contents:
Part I: UNDERSTANDING SOCIAL WELFARE. 1. Social Welfare Policy and Underlying Values. 2. Historical Foundations of Social Welfare in America. 3. Conceptual Foundations of Social Welfare Policy. 4. Analyzing and Researching Social Welfare Policies. 5. The Delivery of Social Welfare Services. Part II: CRITICAL CONCERNS THAT AFFECT ALL ARENAS OF SOCIAL WELFARE. 6. Social Justice and Civil Rights. 7. Poverty and Economic Inequality. 8. Economics, Employment, Budgets, and Taxes. Part III: KEY SOCIAL WELFARE POLICIES AND PROGRAMS. 9. Social Insurance. 10. Aging and Social Welfare Policy. 11. Children and Families. 12. Health Care Policy. Part IV: BUILDING ON OUR KNOWLEDGE OF SOCIAL WELFARE POLICY AND SOCIAL PROGRAMS. 13. United States Social Welfare Policies and International Comparisons. 14. Policy Practice and the Impact of Social Welfare Policies.
Summary: Enables students to identify, describe, and analyze social welfare policies. This book also draws readers into an examination of the values and beliefs that drive our social welfare system. It also offers students insights can be applied to influence the policy-making process.
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"Print year: 2015"--Title page verso.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Part I: UNDERSTANDING SOCIAL WELFARE. 1. Social Welfare Policy and Underlying Values. 2. Historical Foundations of Social Welfare in America. 3. Conceptual Foundations of Social Welfare Policy. 4. Analyzing and Researching Social Welfare Policies. 5. The Delivery of Social Welfare Services. Part II: CRITICAL CONCERNS THAT AFFECT ALL ARENAS OF SOCIAL WELFARE. 6. Social Justice and Civil Rights. 7. Poverty and Economic Inequality. 8. Economics, Employment, Budgets, and Taxes. Part III: KEY SOCIAL WELFARE POLICIES AND PROGRAMS. 9. Social Insurance. 10. Aging and Social Welfare Policy. 11. Children and Families. 12. Health Care Policy. Part IV: BUILDING ON OUR KNOWLEDGE OF SOCIAL WELFARE POLICY AND SOCIAL PROGRAMS. 13. United States Social Welfare Policies and International Comparisons. 14. Policy Practice and the Impact of Social Welfare Policies.

Enables students to identify, describe, and analyze social welfare policies. This book also draws readers into an examination of the values and beliefs that drive our social welfare system. It also offers students insights can be applied to influence the policy-making process.

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