Foundations of social policy : social justice in human perspective / Amanda Barusch.

By:

Barusch, Amanda [author]

Material type: Text

TextLanguage: English Series: Empowerment series | Brooks/Cole empowerment seriesPublication details: Boston, MA : Cengage Learning, c2018.Edition: Sixth editionDescription: xiv, 594 pages : illustrations ; 26 cmContent type:

text

Media type:

unmediated

Carrier type:

volume

ISBN:

9781305943247

Subject(s):

LOC classification:

HN59.2 B28 2018

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Contents:

Social justice and social workers -- The government's role -- Policy analysis and policy practice -- The Social Security Act -- Poverty and inequality -- Health -- Mental health -- Disability -- Crime and criminal justice -- People of color -- Gay, lesbian, bisexual, and trans individuals -- Children -- Women -- Older adults -- Working Americans

Summary: "Reflecting the idea that social justice is a primary mission of the social work profession, this text provides a thorough grounding in policy analysis -- with coverage of policy practice and a unique emphasis on the human dilemmas inherent in the pursuit of social justice. Aligned with current standards and core competencies, FOUNDATIONS OF SOCIAL POLICY, 6th Edition introduces you to philosophical perspectives on what constitutes social justice, and identifies values and assumptions reflected in contemporary policy debates. Students have said they like how this book deepens their understanding of current developments, including topics straight from the headlines. The book also introduces you to people whose lives are influenced by U.S. policies, as well as to those who have shaped the policies." -- Amazon.com.

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Item type	Current library	Collection	Call number	Materials specified	URL	Status	Notes	Date due	Barcode
Books	Ladislao N. Diwa Memorial Library Reserve Section	Non-fiction	RUS HN59.2 B28 2018 (Browse shelf(Opens below))		Link to resource	Room use only	77859		00077808

"Print number: 04; Print year: 2018"--Title page verso.

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

"Reflecting the idea that social justice is a primary mission of the social work profession, this text provides a thorough grounding in policy analysis -- with coverage of policy practice and a unique emphasis on the human dilemmas inherent in the pursuit of social justice. Aligned with current standards and core competencies, FOUNDATIONS OF SOCIAL POLICY, 6th Edition introduces you to philosophical perspectives on what constitutes social justice, and identifies values and assumptions reflected in contemporary policy debates. Students have said they like how this book deepens their
understanding of current developments, including topics straight from the headlines. The book also introduces you to people whose lives are influenced by U.S. policies, as well as to those who have shaped the policies." -- Amazon.com.

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