Social Work Almanac

by Leon H. Ginsberg

This comprehensive sourcebook covers the major social issues and social programs of the 1990s. In its second edition, the Almanac is an updated collection of descriptive statistics taken from a wide range of U.S. statistical publications to describe major social welfare and assistance programs, entitlements and means-tested benefits, and the profession itself. The second edition is 61% larger than the previous edition, with 69% more tables and 73% more figures. Special Features *Commentary on 288 tables and 64 figures *Data organized by field of practice *Graphic depictions of data *Comprehensive index. A practical resource for students as well as an excellent tool for teaching social welfare, policy, and research, the Almanac is highly recommended for libraries in schools that include a social sciences curriculum. It is also useful for people who want to inform their practice and enhance their advocacy efforts. Also available on the Social Work Reference Library CD-ROM.

421 pages, Paperback

First published September 1, 1992