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With its focus on political economy and the search for social justice, this engaging and accessible text helps readers better understand our social welfare system. The new edition reflects the most recent changes in the social welfare system, our national society, and our world, including the impact of the Bush administration's policies on social welfare, the proposals of the Democratic and Republican candidates, and the latest trends, data, and discussions.

Socioeconomic Structure, Human Needs, and Mutual Responsibility
Overview
The Impact of Social and Economic Structures
Defining Social Welfare and Social Work
The American Myth of the Hero
Balancing Individual and Societal Responsibilities
Human Rights, Social Justice, Social Work, and Social Welfare
Beliefs about Social Justice
The Social Minimum: The Standard for Social Justice
The NASW Standard: Equal Access and Rights
Toward the Social Minimum
Views of Social Welfare
The Authorsrsquo; Perspective
Summary
Questions for Consideration
Notes
Social Values and Social Welfare
Overview
Modern Views of Humanity
Self-Actualization versus Irritation Response
Theories
Economics and Human Motivation
An Overview of History
Altruism and Mutual Aid
Ancient Cultures
Egypt
Hebrew and Judaic Societies
Greece and Rome
Early Christianity
Holy Poverty and Expectations of the Wealthy
Eastern Cultures
China
India
Islam
Summary: Evolving Values and Social Welfare
Questions for Consideration
Notes
Social Values and Social Welfare: England from the Middle Ages Onward
Overview
The Early Middle Ages
The Middle Middle Ages
The Late Middle Ages to Elizabethan Poor Laws
Work and Religion
The Poor
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Understanding Social Welfare : A Search for Social Justice

Understanding Social Welfare : A Search for Social Justice

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