Social Welfare Policy and Social Programs: A Values Perspective

by Elizabeth A. Segal

Offering a new values perspective, Elizabeth Segal's SOCIAL WELFARE POLICY AND SOCIAL PROGRAMS, Second Edition takes the student beyond identifying, describing, and analyzing social welfare policies. Segal demonstrates how the myriad values of diverse groups in America have influenced current policies, and helps students recognize 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 unique attention to international perspectives on values around social welfare policies and social programs heightens students' awareness of the global implications of social work around the world.

Genres: Social Work

368 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1997

Reviews

[Sena · Rating 2 out of 5]

I read this textbook for my social policy class. I have to say that I did not enjoy it all that much, however it was not the books fault. ...simply put, I'm just not that interested in policy or policy procedure. However, the textbook was very informative.

[Molli]

Excellent book, easy read! Provides basic understanding of complex principles in regards to social welfare policy.