Social Work, Social Welfare and American Society (7th Edition) (MyHelpingKit Series) (Hardcover)

by Philip R. Popple (Author), Leslie Leighninger (Author)

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Product Description
Social Work, Social Welfare and American Society provides readers with a political perspective on social welfare with definitions of liberal, conservative, and radical positions - in order to help them better appreciate the political context of social welfare programs. This popular introductory text is written by two of the best-known authors in social work and social welfare. The Seventh Edition continues to examine the values, ethics, and knowledge needed by social workers, as well as exploring social workers' current roles in social welfare programs. A key strength of this text is its strong coverage of the history of social welfare movements. It allows readers to place welfare developments in an historical context.

From the Back Cover
 

Social Work, Social Welfare, and American Society

Seventh Edition

 

Philip R. Popple (University of Texas, Arlington)

Leslie Leighninger (Arizona State University)

 

Basic Approach:

 

Social Work, Social Welfare, and American Society provides students with a political perspective on social welfare–with definitions of liberal, conservative and radical positions–in order to help them better appreciate the political context of social welfare programs.

 

Thoroughly updated, the Seventh Edition continues to examine the values, ethics and knowledge needed by social workers; and explores their current roles in social welfare programs.

 

Highlights of the New Edition:

• NEW! Full-Color design helps highlight the numerous & updated charts, figures, photographs and boxed material throughout the text.
• Revised Chapter 4 demonstrates generalist practice methods and approaches, as well as ethical dilemmas students might face in practice.
• Revised Chapter 5 provides students with a broad view of how diversity issues affect the population, their clients and their profession. 
• NEW! coverage of the following areas: Hispanic immigration to the U.S., diversity, the profession of social work, social work and politics, poverty, child welfare, mental health, health care, social work and religion, housing/homelessness/community development, aging, crime, criminal justice, and more!
• NEW! Half of the opening case vignettes have been replaced.

What the reviewers are saying…

 

“Top strengths include the overall approach, the chapters on religion and developing your own perspective, and the “What Americans Believe” sections.   I will consider using Social Work, Social Welfare and American Society for my course for its strengths.”

----Kristi O’Dell, University of Mississippi

 

“The thing I like most about this text is the infusion of political perspectives throughout.  I believe this approach helps our students understand the strong connection between people’s lives, social services and the political environment.  Many have never stopped to question their own affiliations or associated platforms.  I also think the text covers most issues thoroughly and with care.”    

-------Laura Lowe,   Texas Tech University

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 640 pages
• Publisher: Allyn & Bacon; 7 edition (December 17, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0205520960
• ISBN-13: 978-0205520961
• Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 8.3 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #181,566 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars READABLE historical perspective on American social policy, May 19, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Social Work, Social Welfare, and American Society (Hardcover)

As an undergraduate social work student, I dreaded my policy class. I thought it would be so dry. However, I found myself getting caught up in the narrative of this book. It provides so much information that really ought to be taught in history classes. The development of America as a nation, the political forces that shaped it, and the legitimacy of other political points of view make so much more sense to me now.

4.0 out of 5 stars book review, February 27, 2009

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came within the window of time and was in good ( like new) condition