American Social Welfare Policy: A Pluralist Approach, Brief Edition Student Edition Contributor(s): Karger, Howard Jacob (Author), Stoesz, David (Author) |
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ISBN: 0205053289 ISBN-13: 9780205053285 Publisher: Pearson OUR PRICE: $126.65 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: January 2012 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Political Science | Public Policy - Social Services & Welfare |
Dewey: 362 |
LCCN: 2011041336 |
Series: Connecting Core Competencies |
Physical Information: 0.7" H x 7.9" W x 9.9" (1.72 lbs) 512 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: KEYBENEFIT Provides a balanced and comprehensive overview of social welfare policy in the United States--this text examines social welfare policy in the United States. KEY TOPICS: Improve Critical Thinking -- Helps students sort out the major institutional actors within social welfare policy. The text encourages readers to take a reflective action-oriented approach to understanding problems and using research and evaluation. Apply CSWE Core Competencies -- The text integrates the 2008 CSWE EPAS, with critical thinking questions and practice tests to assess student understanding and development of competency. MARKET: For those interested in a balanced and comprehensive look at American social welfare policy |