Public Welfare -- Social Problems

Glossary p. 307 - 310 ; Indeks : p.311 - 318 ; This book takes you beyond identifying, describing, and analyzing social welfare policies. Segal demonstrates how the myriad values of diverse groups in America have influenced current policies, and emphasizes that analysis takes place through the lens of these often opposing values. The dual themes of critical thinking and critical evaluation provide the framework of it. Segal's unique Chapter 13, which examines international perspectives on values with respect to social welfare policies and social programs, heightens your awareness of the global implications of social work. It is a comprehensive introductory social welfare policy text for both undergraduate and graduate students who are new to social work and human services. It is designed to help students understand what drives social welfare policy and how it affects people's lives, and gain insight into key issues of social concern. It guides the reader through areas of social policy concern, including proverty, health care, child welfare, and aging, with a foundation of ideologies, theories, values, and beliefs to help explain our social welfare system.