A New History of Social Welfare (4th Edition) - Hardcover

Day, Phyllis J.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0205360033 ISBN 13: 9780205360031

Publisher: Allyn & Bacon, 2002

Synopsis

This revision traces the evolution of the concept of social welfare and presents a sweeping view of the history of social welfare programs from prehistory through the 1990s. The author takes a feminist perspective and integrates coverage of women's and minority issues into the development of our present social welfare system. Particular attention is paid to the issues of poverty and social and economic justice. This edition includes coverage of the new welfare reform act, or TANF (Temporary Assistance to Needy Families), including the political and economic implications for the poor, particularly women and children. In addition, the new edition deals more fully with global economic issues affecting social welfare in all countries.

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This revision traces the conceptual evolution of social welfare and presents a sweeping view of the history of social welfare programs from prehistory to the present. The author takes a feminist perspective and integrates coverage of women's and minority issues into the development of our present social welfare system. Particular attention is paid to the issues of poverty and social and economic justice.

Highlights of the Fifth Edition:

• Expanded coverage of African history and culture, along with major emphasis on the Afro centric paradigm (as explained by Dr. Jerome Schiele).
• New information on Native American cultures, values and belief systems, strengthening the concept of diversity for readers.
• New time lines at the beginning of each chapter help readers put historical events into context.

What the reviewers are saying. . .
I like this text very much; it has much to offer in the social welfare arena where many texts seem to be variations of the other. I especially like the ‘edge’ it has in the presentation of the material. The writing style is a compelling reason to seriously consider adopting this text.
Karen A. Ford, James Madison University

Among this books strengths are its’ consistent attention to women’s status, its global coverage (in a historical sense), the thoughtful questions at the end of the chapters and the length.
Beverly A. Stadum, St. Cloud State University

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Edition details

• Publisher: Allyn & Bacon
• Publication date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0205360033
• ISBN 13: 9780205360031
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 4
• Number of pages: 500