Empowerment Series: Social Welfare Policy and Social Programs, Enhanced

by Elizabeth A. Segal

Segal's SOCIAL WELFARE POLICY AND SOCIAL PROGRAMS, 4th Edition not only enables you to identify, describe, and analyze social welfare policies--it also draws you into an examination of the values and beliefs that drive our social welfare system. The author demonstrates how the myriad values of diverse groups in America have influenced current policies, and shows that analysis takes place through the lens of these often opposing values. The dual themes of critical thinking and critical evaluation provide the framework of the book, and Segal's inclusion of international perspectives on values around social welfare policies and social programs heightens your awareness of the global implications of social work around the world.

Genres: Textbooks, Social Work, Nonfiction

448 pages, Paperback

First published May 8, 2012

Reviews

[Marissa · Rating 3 out of 5]

This text does a really good job of explaining a lot of confusing/overwhelming/broad concepts in a way that is easier to understand. Although I was not completely invested in the subject matter, I felt that this text helped make the reading bearable. My only complaint is that the chapters are really, really long.

[Christopher Pokorny · Rating 3 out of 5]

Read for policy class. Some subjects are difficult to enliven, policy can be one of them. This textbook was helpful in learning the subject matter, and gaining a perspective of the policy landscape.

[Ahri · Rating 3 out of 5]

It felt very repetitive.

[Gale · Rating 3 out of 5]

Required reading for a social work class. A lot of information and can be overwhelming with terminology.