Social Welfare: Politics and Public Policy (6th Edition) - hardcover

Acknowledged as the most comprehensive, easy-to-read introduction to social welfare available, this new edition focuses on the crucial aspects and concerns of American society. Highlights of the NEW EDITION: Emphasis on managed care and the regulation of HMOs in the health care industry (Ch. 8) provides students with increased insight into the state of health care today. Discusses the changes in the federal budget, such as moving from a deficit to a budget surplus and modifications in the line item veto (Ch. 2) to illustrate crucial aspects and concerns affecting current Social WelfareU1 policy and practice. Presents updated material on poverty figures (Ch. 3), job training and employment (Ch. 9), and policies and court decisions affecting women and minorities. What reviewers are saying about "Social Welfare: Politics and Public Policy": "“ One of the positive strengths of this text is an emphasis on appropriate research and current trends in the area being discussed. In particular, the material on child support enforcement is some of the best that can be found. Give the reputation of the author as a top-notch researchU2, this carries over and is evidenced in the text.” " --Stephen C. Anderson, Ph.D., The University of Oklahoma "“ It is an excellent overview and introduction to this broad topic US social welfare policy and programs, and provides essential basic information, as well as brief histories of the types of debates and controversies that have occurred in each of the various topic areas covered.” " --Carole Upshur, Ph.D., University of Massachusetts - Boston Don't Miss this Special ValuePack Option: The Career Center Do your students need help transitioning from being a student to becoming a professional? With "The Career Center," they can register to receive eight 30-minute career counseling sessions-a total of four hours of career consultant tim