Social Policy for Effective Practice : a Strengths Approach.

For use as a text in foundations generalist social policy courses, either at the baccalaureate or master's level, this book examines the process of defining need, analyzing social policy, and developing new policy. A clear philosophical base and a common theoretical framework underlie the discu...

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Main Author: Chapin, Rosemary Kennedy.
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Hoboken : Taylor and Francis, 2014.
Edition:Third edition.
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Summary:For use as a text in foundations generalist social policy courses, either at the baccalaureate or master's level, this book examines the process of defining need, analyzing social policy, and developing new policy. A clear philosophical base and a common theoretical framework underlie the discussion of each component of the policy process. Four themes are interwoven throughout the book: the importance of thinking critically about social policy, the benefits of using the strengths perspective in policy analysis and development, the critical role social policy plays in all areas of practice, and.
Physical Description:1 online resource (662 pages)
ISBN:9781134474417
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