Canadian Social Policy
An Introduction
2nd Edition
Published on 15. July 2002
Book
Paperback/Softback
222 pages
978-0-13-067106-6 (ISBN)
Description
This text is directed at undergraduate students of social work and allied disciplines.
The second edition of Canadian Social Policy condenses a range of approaches to policy analysis, always relating the issues back to social work practice. The authors use explanation and example, employing accessible language to place Canadian issues within a global context. The text challenges students to move from local issues to a broader social and economic context.
The second edition of Canadian Social Policy condenses a range of approaches to policy analysis, always relating the issues back to social work practice. The authors use explanation and example, employing accessible language to place Canadian issues within a global context. The text challenges students to move from local issues to a broader social and economic context.
More details
Edition
2nd edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Scarborough
Canada
Publishing group
Pearson Canada, Toronto
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 235 mm
Width: 178 mm
Weight
870 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-13-067106-6 (9780130671066)
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Schweitzer Classification
Content
Preface.
Acknowledgements.
Credits.
1. Introduction.
2. Historical Influence.
3. Contemporary Welfare State Institutions.
4. Ideological, Social, and Economic Influences.
5. Globalization, The Environment, Citizenship, Social Inclusion, and Social Movements.
6. Diversity and Social Policy.
7. Social Policy and Social Work Practice.
8. The Policy-Making Process.
9. Implementing Social Policies.
Appendix A: Social Welfare History Chronology.
Appendix B: Social Welfare Web Sites.
Glossary.
References.
Index.
Acknowledgements.
Credits.
1. Introduction.
2. Historical Influence.
3. Contemporary Welfare State Institutions.
4. Ideological, Social, and Economic Influences.
5. Globalization, The Environment, Citizenship, Social Inclusion, and Social Movements.
6. Diversity and Social Policy.
7. Social Policy and Social Work Practice.
8. The Policy-Making Process.
9. Implementing Social Policies.
Appendix A: Social Welfare History Chronology.
Appendix B: Social Welfare Web Sites.
Glossary.
References.
Index.