Foundations of Social Policy: Social Justice in Human Perspective

by Amanda S. Barusch

This new book for courses in social policy explicitly addresses the questions and dilemmas inherent in the pursuit of social justice. Organized in four parts, users develop a framework for analyzing policies and programs in terms of social justice and examine social justice from several philosophical perspectives. Poverty, health care, mental illness and addiction are discussed as well as theories of oppression and the challenges faced by populations that have faced oppression are addressed. The topics lead up to the policy practice of social work in the future.

Genres: Social Work, Nonfiction, Politics

528 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2002

Reviews

[Julie · Rating 3 out of 5]

The text used for my American Social Policy class.

[erin]

I am learning that the actual SWG 531 classroom experience is approximately 975% more interesting than this text.

[Molly · Rating 3 out of 5]

Yes, I read the whole thing cover to cover.

[Tina Siemsen · Rating 4 out of 5]

A thorough examination of social policy through the lens of a social worker.