The Handbook of Social Policy (Hardcover, 2nd Revised edition)

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.

General

Imprint:	Sage Publications Ltd
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	September 2008
First published:	July 2008
Editors:	James O. Midgley • Michelle M. Livermore
Dimensions:	254 x 177 x 36mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	624
Edition:	2nd Revised edition
ISBN-13:	978-1-4129-5076-3
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social welfare & social services > General
LSN:	1-4129-5076-7
Barcode:	9781412950763

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