Published by Pearson (January 1, 2021) © 2022
This form contains two groups of radio buttons, one for Exam Pack purchasing options, and one for standard purchasing options. Only one option can be chosen for purchase. Any option that is selected will deselect any previously selected purchase option.
This form contains two groups of radio buttons, one for Exam Pack purchasing options, and one for standard purchasing options. Only one option can be chosen for purchase. Any option that is selected will deselect any previously selected purchase option.
The Policy-Based Profession provides a process for analyzing policies to help you with your career in social work. It offers a detailed foundation for policy analysis, including chapters on historical, economic and social policy analysis. Students then learn to apply the analysis framework to representative policies and issues in the fields of public welfare, aging, mental health, substance abuse, health, child welfare and immigration.
Correlated with the most recent Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) competencies, the 7th Edition includes the most recent research, theories and political developments impacting the field. A new chapter on immigration policy highlights this critical social justice issue, the health chapter delves into recent happenings in health care reform, and the mental health chapter includes material on the opioid epidemic and returning veterans.
Brief Table of Contents
Part I: Social Welfare Policy and the Social Work Profession
1. The Policy-Based Profession
2. Defining Social Welfare Policy
Part II: Social Welfare Policy Analysis
3. Social Welfare Policy Analysis
4. Policy Analysis from a Historical Perspective
5. Social/Economic Analysis
Part III: The Framework Applied
6. Fighting Poverty: Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
7. Aging: Social Security as an Entitlement
8. Mental Health and Substance Abuse
9. Health
10. Child Welfare: Family Preservation Policy
11. Immigration
Part IV: Taking Action
12. Politics and Social Welfare Policy
13. Taking Action: Policy Practice for Social Workers
14. Conclusion
This publication contains markup to enable structural navigation and compatibility with assistive technologies. Images in the publication MAY NOT be fully described, which is a barrier to those who rely on alternative text descriptions. The publication supports text reflow and contains no content hazards known to cause adverse physical reactions.
All in one place. Pearson+ offers instant access to eTextbooks, videos and study tools in one intuitive interface. Students choose how they learn best with enhanced search, audio and flashcards. The Pearson+ app lets them read where life takes them, no wi-fi needed. Students can access Pearson+ through a subscription or their MyLab or Mastering course.