Controversial Issues in Social Policy

by Howard Jacob Karger, James Midgley, Peter Kindle

Controversial Issues in Social Policy is an edited collection of contemporary social policy debates argued between some of the foremost thinkers in the field of social work as well as prominent authors in other fields. Its 16 debate topics were selected to cover a wide range of professional interests in the field of social policy and are divided into three Part Social Policy and the American Welfare State Part The Culture Discrimination, Stigma and Social Policy Part Social Work and Social Service Delivery Issues It is a great text for anyone interested in social welfare policy, public policy and contemporary issues at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. It stresses the importance of critical and independent thought in the educational process.

Genres: Nonfiction

304 pages, Paperback

First published September 17, 1993

Reviews

[Cassie]

really really cool. i love the way each argument is balanced against a pro/con of the same topic. it's well put together and MOST of the topics are well represented on both sides.

[BJ · Rating 2 out of 5]

Maybe a good read for high school level. Pretty basic stuff.