Controversial Issues in Social Policy

by Howard Jacob Karger
Controversial Issues in Social Policy
Author: Howard Jacob Karger
Publisher: Allyn & Bacon
Total Pages: 316
Release: 1994
Genre: Education
ISBN:
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Highlights the value of controversy by using a debate format to present both sides of numerous controversial issues in social policy. Consists of 21 debates, written especially for this volume by experts in the field. The debate topics were selected to cover a wide range of professional interests in the field of social policy and are divided into three clusters: general issues, specific issues in the delivery of human services, and key issues related to poverty, deprivation, and social policy. Designed as a supplemental text for graduate and undergraduate courses in social work policy, or for social work practicum/seminars.

Issues for Debate in Social Policy

by CQ Researcher,
Issues for Debate in Social Policy
Author: CQ Researcher,
Publisher: SAGE
Total Pages: 473
Release: 2009-08-18
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 1412979412
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Issues for Debate in Social Policy is a timely supplement for courses in Social Policy. Each article gives substantial background and analysis of a particular issue as well as useful pedagogical features to inspire critical thinking and to help students grasp and review key material. Topics include: * Women′s Rights * Middle Class Squeeze * Vanishing Jobs * Race and Politics * Domestic Poverty * Welfare Reform * Hunger in America * Social Security Reform * Child Welfare Reform * Wounded Veterans * Universal Coverage * Ending Homelessness * Mortgage Crisis * Caring for the Elderly * Aging Baby Boomers * Gender Pay Gap * The Obama Presidency.

Social Policy Review 32

by Rees, James
Social Policy Review 32
Author: Rees, James
Publisher: Policy Press
Total Pages: 316
Release: 2020-07-08
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 144734166X
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Leading experts in the field present an up-to-date and diverse review of the best in social policy scholarship over the past year. This volume considers current issues and critical debates in the UK and the international social policy field. It contains vital research on race in social policy higher education and analyses how welfare states and policies address the economic and social hardship of young people. The contributors also consider the impacts of austerity on the welfare state, homelessness, libraries and other social policy areas. Published in association with the Social Policy Association, this comprehensive volume will be of interest to students and academics in social policy, social welfare and related disciplines.

Social Policy Review 31

by Catherine Needham
Social Policy Review 31
Author: Catherine Needham
Publisher: Policy Press
Total Pages: 292
Release: 2019-07-22
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 1447343980
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Bringing together the voices of leading experts in the field, this edition offers an up-to-date and diverse review of the best in social policy scholarship over the past year. The book considers a range of current issues and critical debates in UK and international social policy field. It contains vital research, including discussions on the changing landscape of occupational as well as corporate welfare in the UK, the continuing impact of austerity on various social policy areas and the challenges currently faced by the NHS. Published in association with the SPA, this comprehensive analysis of the current state of social policy will be of interest to students and academics in social policy, social welfare and related disciplines.

Social Policy Review 30

by Catherine Needham
Social Policy Review 30
Author: Catherine Needham
Publisher: Policy Press
Total Pages: 313
Release: 2018-07-04
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 1447350014
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This edition brings together specially commissioned reviews of key areas of social policy and considers a range of current issues within the field. The book contains invaluable research, including discussions on modern slavery, childcare and social justice and welfare chauvinism, as well as a chapter centred on the Grenfell Tower fire. Bringing together the insights of a diverse group of experts in social policy, this book examines critical debates in the field in order to offer an informed review of the best in social policy scholarship over the past year. Published in association with the SPA, the volume will be of interest to students and academics in social policy, social welfare and related disciplines.

Exploring Welfare Debates

by Gregory, Lee
Exploring Welfare Debates
Author: Gregory, Lee
Publisher: Policy Press
Total Pages: 427
Release: 2018-05-16
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 144732658X
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Visually and pedagogically rich, this wide-ranging introduction to key concepts and debates in welfare uses an innovative, question-based narrative to highlight the importance of theory to understanding welfare. In particular, it: • Introduces concepts that are core to how policy is formulated and implemented. • Provides students with a comprehensive vocabulary and toolkit for analysing policy examples and developing social science arguments. • Includes stimulus material, diagrams, critical thinking activities, further reading lists and a companion website containing further policy examples, podcasts and class activities. Written by an experienced and inspiring lecturer, this book is suitablefor undergraduate students of social policy, sociology, politics, public policy, social work, health and social care, particularly those taking courses on ‘welfare theory’,‘principles of social policy’, ‘key issues in welfare policy’ and similar.Using some of the hottest current debates about the problems and benefits of state-funded welfare, this book develops students’ social science understanding and analytic skills.

Debating Social Problems

by Leonard A. Steverson
Debating Social Problems
Author: Leonard A. Steverson
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 440
Release: 2018-09-03
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 1351388657
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Debating Social Problems emphasizes the process of debate as a means of addressing social problems and helps students engage in active learning. The debate format covers sensitive material in a way that encourages students to talk about this material openly in class. This succinct text includes activities that promote critical thinking and includes examples from current events.