Social Welfare Policy, Programs, and Practice

by Elizabeth A. Segal

This text makes social welfare policy easily accessible to students of social work. It shows students the relevance of social welfare policy to their own practice. After covering principles and theoretical background, the book provides students with the techniques necessary to participate in the social welfare policy arena. Students learn how to conduct policy analysis; how to examine current social welfare programs; how to influence policy through legislative testimony, letter writing, and voting; and how to write a policy brief.

Genres: Social Work

291 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1997

Reviews

[Sena · Rating 2 out of 5]

I read this textbook for my social policy class. I have to say that I did not enjoy it all that much, however it was not the books fault. ...simply put, I'm just not that interested in policy or policy procedure. However, the textbook was very informative.

[Molli]

Excellent book, easy read! Provides basic understanding of complex principles in regards to social welfare policy.