Understanding Social Welfare: A Search for Social Justice (8th Edition) [Hardcover]

Ralph Dolgoff (Author), Donald Feldstein (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0205672736 | ISBN-13: 978-0205672738 | Publication Date: December 22, 2008 | Edition: 8

With its focus on political economy and the search for social justice, this engaging and accessible text helps readers better understand our social welfare system.

 

The new edition reflects the most recent changes in the social welfare system, our national society, and our world, including the impact of the Bush administration's policies on social welfare, the proposals of the Democratic and Republican candidates, and the latest trends, data, and discussions.

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This readable, well-organized, comprehensive, and scholarly text is accessible to social work students and helps them learn about, understand, analyze, and evaluate social welfare policies and programs.

The text focuses on the impact of social structure on people’s lives, emphasizing human rights and the search for social justice based on the current concerns of a diverse client population, and incorporating the latest contextual factors and social welfare legislation.

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What Reviewers Are Saying

“The approach [of Understanding Social Welfare] is among the best. . . . I would not use another text.”
–George T. Patterson, New York University

“I consider it a great strength that this text incorporates the diversity component throughout the text, which is so essential to the social work curriculum. . . . An awareness of this diversity affords the student a valuable perspective and a broader context to evaluate our own state of social policy.”
–Sheli Bernstein-Goff, West Liberty State College

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 432 pages
• Publisher: Allyn & Bacon; 8 edition (December 22, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0205672736
• ISBN-13: 978-0205672738
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 7 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #62,790 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Marvin's Reveiw, September 25, 2011

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This review is from: Understanding Social Welfare: A Search for Social Justice (7th Edition) (Hardcover)

I had to apply this book for my sociology class. From front to back the materials were engaging. Dolgoff and Steinfield (2007) provided a great comprehensive perspective of social welfare. All information was easily read and flowed smoothly. The vital thing is that the book is worth keeping and the information can be applied to world circumstances. The book provides a great understanding of the functional, conflict and interactionist perspectives into social welfare.

5.0 out of 5 stars Courtney, September 18, 2011

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This review is from: Understanding Social Welfare: A Search for Social Justice (8th Edition) (Hardcover)

I wont say that I like this book at ALL! But as far as the purchase it came in a very timely manner and it was basically brand new and had all the pages and chapters!

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Book, November 30, 2010

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This review is from: Understanding Social Welfare: A Search for Social Justice (8th Edition) (Hardcover)

I bought this book for a class and the book was everything that the caption said it would be. It was not damaged and the book itself proved to be a book to keep for reference for other classes.