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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
- ISBN10 0205240119
- ISBN13 9780205240111
- Publish Date 27 August 2012
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Pearson
- Edition 8th edition
- Format eBook
- Pages 320
- Language English