Social Work and Social Policy Advancing the Principles of Economic and Social Justice.

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	Colby, Ira C.
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	Newark : John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, 2013.
Series:	New York Academy of Sciences Ser.
Subjects:	Social policy. Social service. Electronic books.
Online Access:	Click for online access

Table of Contents:

Intro
Table of Contents
Title
Copyright
Preface
About the Editors
Contributors
Chapter 1: Social Welfare Policy as a Form of Social Justice
Introduction
Social Welfare Policy Defined
The Relationship Between Justice Theory and Social Welfare Policy
Social Work Values and Policy
The Traditional Conceptual Framework of Social Welfare
Crafting Justice-Based Policy
Conclusion
Key Terms
Review Questions for Critical Thinking
Online Resources
References
Chapter 2: Reconceptualizing the Evolution of the American Welfare State
Introduction
Some Daunting Challenges Facing Historians of the American Welfare State
Nine Eras
Topics for Further Research
Where Next?
Key Terms
Review Questions for Critical Thinking
Online Resources
References
Chapter 3: Human Security and the Welfare of Societies
Introduction
The Need to Redefine Security for the 21st Century
Human Security: Its Fundamentals and Its Roots
Is There a Future for a Human Security Framework?
Conclusion
Key Terms
Review Questions for Critical Thinking
Online Resources
References
Chapter 4: Social Policy From a Global Perspective
Introduction
Globalization
Globalization as It Relates to Policy
Globalization and Ethics
Globalization, Policy, and Social Work Practice
Key Terms
Review Questions for Critical Thinking
Online Resources
References
Chapter 5: Social Justice for Marginalized and Disadvantaged Groups: Issues and Challenges for Social Policies in Asia
Introduction
Social Justice: An Asian Perspective
Social Justice and Social Harmony
Social Policy
An Asian Context on Social Policy and Social Justice
An Asian Perspective on Social Policy Development
Social Enterprise and Social Capital
Conclusion
Key Terms
Review Questions for Critical Thinking
Online Resources
References
Chapter 6: Welfare Reform: The Need for Social Empathy
Introduction
A Brief History of Welfare Reform
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
The Success of Welfare Reform
Who Receives Welfare?
Why Welfare Reform Has Failed
Inherent Contradictions in Welfare Reform
Values Conflicts
The Gap in Experiencing and Understanding Poverty
Social Empathy
Where Do We Go From Here? The Future of Welfare in America
Key Terms
Review Questions for Critical Thinking
Online Resources
References
Chapter 7: Not by the Numbers Alone: The Effects of Economic and Demographic Changes on Social Policy
Introduction
Economic Globalization
Poverty, Inequality, and Unemployment
Demographic Changes: Racism and Immigration
Implications for Social Policy
Welfare Reform as a Policy Illustration
Conclusion
Key Terms
Review Questions for Critical Thinking
Online Resources
References

Social Work and Social Policy Advancing the Principles of Economic and Social Justice.

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