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Foundations of Social Policy : Social Justice in Human Perspective
ISBN: 9780495507161 | 0495507164
Edition: 3rdFormat: Hardcover
Publisher: Cengage Learning
Pub. Date: 7/3/2008
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Reflecting an emerging consensus that social justice is a primary mission of the social work profession, this innovative text provides a thorough grounding in policy analysis with extensive coverage of policy practice and a unique emphasis on the broad issues and human dilemmas inherent in the pursuit of social justice. Organized in four parts, the book introduces several philosophical perspectives on what constitutes social justice, and identifies the values and assumptions reflected in contemporary policy debates. Part I provides a framework for policy analysis and policy practice, as well as foundation content related to the structure and role of government in the United States. Part II offers a theoretical framework for determining when a personal disadvantage is considered a social problem. It then focuses on social problems that constitute widely shared risks, including poverty, physical illness, mental illness, and disability. Part III introduces theories of discrimination and oppression and explores the challenges faced by vulnerable populations, including people of color, gays and lesbians, children, women, working Americans, and the elderly. Part IV offers a "Glance to The Future," examining emerging policy issues such as inequality, incarceration as a means of social control, globalization, and international governance.
| Part I | |
| Social Justice and Social Workers | |
| The Government's Role | |
| Policy Analysis and Policy Practice | |
| Part II | |
| The Social Security Act | |
| Poverty | |
| Physical Illness | |
| Mental Illness | |
| Disability | |
| Vulnerable Populations: Discrimination And Oppression | |
| People of Col... MORE | |
| Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgendered Individuals | |
| Children | |
| Women | |
| Working Americans | |
| The Elderly | |
| Cycles of liberation | |
| A Glance Toward the Future | |
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