The Third Edition of The Dynamics of Social Welfare Policy applies its innovative policy model to the latest developments in social welfare including the policies of President Obama. It offers real insight into what drives social policy and social change in the past as well as in the beginnings of a new political era. INDICE: Part I. Introducing Social Welfare Policy; 1.: Introduction: Social Problems, Social Policy, Social Change; 2.: Definition and Functions of Social Welfare Policy: Setting the Stage for Social Change; Mimi Abramovitz; Part II. The Policy Model; 3.: The Economy and Social Welfare; 4.: The Politics of Social Welfare Policy; 5.: Ideological Perspectives and Conflicts; Mimi Abramovitz; 6.: Social Movements and Social Change; Mimi Abramovitz; 7.: Social Welfare History in the United States; Part III. Policy Analyses: Applying the Policy Model; 8.: Income Support: Programs and Policies; 9.: Jobs and Job Training: Programs and Policies; 10.: Housing: Programs and Policies; 11.: Health Care: Programs and Policies; 12.: Food and Hunger: Programs and Policies; Part IV. Conclusions; 13.: If You Want to Analyze a Policy..
- ISBN: 978-0-19-538526-7
- Editorial: Oxford University
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 528
- Fecha Publicación: 08/04/2010
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés