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Book SynopsisWith chapters contributed by the foremost social work scholars, this edited text highlights key social policy issues from both a domestic and international perspective. Its opening chapters introduce social welfare policy and its history, laying a framework for the more specialized chapters that follow.
Table of ContentsPreface vii
About the Editors x
Contributors xi
Chapter 1 Social Welfare Policy as a Form of Social Justice 1
Ira Colby
Introduction 1
Social Welfare Policy Defined 5
The Relationship Between Justice Theory and Social Welfare Policy 6
Social Work Values and Policy 8
The Traditional Conceptual Framework of Social Welfare 9
Crafting Justice-Based Policy 12
Conclusion 15
Key Terms 16
Review Questions for Critical Thinking 16
Online Resources 17
References 17
Chapter 2 Reconceptualizing the Evolution of the American Welfare State 21
Bruce Jansson
Introduction 21
Some Daunting Challenges Facing Historians of the American Welfare State 21
Nine Eras 28
Topics for Further Research 56
Where Next? 60
Key Terms 61
Review Questions for Critical Thinking 62
Online Resources 62
References 62
Chapter 3 Human Security and the Welfare of Societies 65
Jody Williams
Introduction 65
The Need to Redefine Security for the 21st Century 68
Human Security: Its Fundamentals and Its Roots 70
Is There a Future for a Human Security Framework? 75
Conclusion 77
Key Terms 78
Review Questions for Critical Thinking 78
Online Resources 79
References 79
Chapter 4 Social Policy From a Global Perspective 81
Robin Sakina Mama
Introduction 81
Globalization 82
Globalization as It Relates to Policy 86
Globalization and Ethics 87
Globalization, Policy, and Social Work Practice 88
Key Terms 89
Review Questions for Critical Thinking 89
Online Resources 89
References 90
Chapter 5 Social Justice for Marginalized and Disadvantaged Groups: Issues and Challenges for Social Policies in Asia 93
Joseph Kwok
Introduction 93
Social Justice: An Asian Perspective 95
Social Justice and Social Harmony 96
Social Policy 98
An Asian Context on Social Policy and Social Justice 99
An Asian Perspective on Social Policy Development 101
Social Enterprise and Social Capital 107
Conclusion 112
Key Terms 113
Review Questions for Critical Thinking 113
Online Resources 113
References 114
Chapter 6 Welfare Reform: The Need for Social Empathy 117
Elizabeth A. Segal
Introduction 117
A Brief History of Welfare Reform 119
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families 120
The Success of Welfare Reform 121
Who Receives Welfare? 122
Why Welfare Reform Has Failed 123
Inherent Contradictions in Welfare Reform 125
Values Conflicts 125
The Gap in Experiencing and Understanding Poverty 127
Social Empathy 128
Where Do We Go From Here? The Future of Welfare in America 130
Key Terms 131
Review Questions for Critical Thinking 131
Online Resources 131
References 131
Chapter 7 Not by the Numbers Alone: The Effects of Economic and Demographic Changes on Social Policy 135
Michael Reisch
Introduction 135
Economic Globalization 136
Poverty, Inequality, and Unemployment 139
Demographic Changes: Racism and Immigration 145
Implications for Social Policy 150
Welfare Reform as a Policy Illustration 151
Conclusion 153
Key Terms 154
Review Questions for Critical Thinking 154
Online Resources 154
References 154
Chapter 8 The U.S. Patriot Act: Implications for the Social Work Profession 165
Stan Stojkovic
Introduction 165
The U.S. Patriot Act: Significant Activities and a New System of Justice 167
The U.S. Patriot Act and the Social Work Profession 173
Conclusion 177
Key Terms 178
Review Questions for Critical Thinking 178
Online Resources 178
References 179
Chapter 9 Social Justice in a World of Anywhere Access? 181
Paul R. Raffoul
Introduction 181
Globalization 183
Societal Acceptance and Utilization of Technology 184
Use of Social Media 184
Information Access and Authenticity 186
Ensuring Diversity and Cultural Differences 187
Influencing the Development of Social Policy 187
Unintended Consequences of Technology and Social Policy 188
A Look Ahead to the Year 2022 189
Key Terms 191
Review Questions for Critical Thinking 191
Online Resources 191
References 191
Author Index 193
Subject Index 197
