The field of social policy has produced numerous academic
studies, most of which either introduce social policy and welfare
programs, or focus on advocacy strategy and tactics. In this work,
Hobart Burch takes the much less common approach of examining and
explaining the thought, reasons, and philosophy behind social
policy and the policy choices that must be made. In a broad-based
and eminently readable way, Burch applies general philosophical
principles to real-world issues and choices, relating our
traditional notions of equality, fairness, and liberty to such
practical problems as poverty, social welfare, and the welfare
state.
Blending perspectives from several different professions, Burch
provides frameworks for analyzing fundamental social policy issues
and choices. He draws on concepts and choices from both recent and
historical policies and programs, identifying the timeless issues
that continually present themselves in slightly different forms. To
enable the reader to analyze each new situation and develop
creative responses, each chapter identifies a different set of
issues and the alternative values and principles that can apply.
Burch also offers a step-by-step model for analyzing these issues
and reaching a decision. Among the topics covered are socioeconomic
systems, the welfare state, civil rights and entitlements, and
policies of taxation and redistribution policies. This book will be
an important new resource for scholars and policy makers in social
work, social planning and philosophy, and policy issues, as well as
a useful addition to both academic and public libraries.
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