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9780205959136

Social Welfare Politics and Public Policy

by Johnson, David H.
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  • Edition: 8th
  • Format: Paperback
  • Copyright: 2015-07-09
  • Publisher: Pearson

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Social Welfare: Politics and Public Policy, 8th Edition

ISBN: 9780205959136

Social Welfare: Politics and Public Policy, 8th Edition, is a comprehensive textbook designed for students and educators in the field of social welfare policy. This book has been a go-to resource for understanding the complexities of social welfare policy and its political implications. It offers a detailed exploration of the policies, their development, and their impact on society.

Who Uses It?

Primarily, this book is used by students and instructors in social welfare policy courses at the college and university levels. It's also a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding the basics of social welfare policy, including professionals looking to refresh their knowledge or expand their understanding of public policy and social services.

History and Editions

The 8th edition of Social Welfare: Politics and Public Policy has been updated to address user feedback, incorporating the latest research and discussions on social welfare policy. This edition includes detailed updates on policy analysis, program evaluation, and the intersection of social welfare with other public policies. It also includes a wealth of examples with detailed, conceptual explanations, building a strong foundation in the material before asking students to apply what they've learned.

Author and Other Works

Diana DiNitto and David H. Johnson are the authors of Social Welfare: Politics and Public Policy. Diana DiNitto is known for her clear and concise writing style, making complex concepts in social welfare policy accessible to students. David H. Johnson brings his expertise in public policy to the text, ensuring that it remains current and relevant.

Key Features

  • Comprehensive Coverage: The book covers core concepts in social welfare policy, including detailed explanations and examples.
  • Updated Research: The 8th edition includes detailed updates on policy analysis and program evaluation.
  • Diverse Perspectives: The text reflects diverse perspectives on social welfare policy, addressing issues of racial and ethnic targeting, immigration, and other critical topics.
  • Interactive Tools: While not explicitly mentioned, the book is designed to be a foundational resource for students, providing a solid base for further study and application.

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  • Publication Date: August 26, 2015
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    Author Biography

    Diana DiNitto is Cullen Trust Centennial Professor in Alcohol Studies and Education and Distinguished Teaching Professor at the University of Texas at Austin where she teaches courses in social welfare policy, alcohol and drug problems, research, and pedagogy. She has a MSW degree and a Ph.D. in government from Florida State University. She has worked in detoxification, halfway house, and outpatient chemical dependency treatment programs. She is also coauthor of Chemical Dependency: A Systems Approach, Fourth Edition (Allyn & Bacon, 2012) and Social Work: Issues and Opportunities in a Challenging Profession, Third Edition (Lyceum Books, 2008). Her research is on substance abuse, violence against women, and social welfare policy. She is a Fellow of the American Academy of Social Work and Social Welfare and serves as a member of its Social Work Grand Challenges Executive Committee. Dr. DiNitto has served on the boards of the Council and Social Work Education, the Association for Medical Education and Research on Substance Abuse, and the Texas Research Society on Alcoholism. She has been a visiting professor at the University of Hawaii at Manoa, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, University of Sydney (Australia), and Tallinn University (Estonia). She is an advocate for better-informed drug policies and often speaks on the subject.

     

    David Johnson is an Associate Professor of Social Work at Millersville University. He teaches courses in social welfare policy from both economics and legal frameworks perspectives as well as macro practice and human behavior in the social environment across both undergraduate and graduate social work programs. He is a mediator certified to practice before the Texas courts and has developed electives in mediation at both the undergraduate and graduate level at Millersville. Dr. Johnson is the coauthor with Diana M. DiNitto of Essentials of Social Welfare: Politics and Public Policy (Allyn & Bacon, 2013) and co-authored two chapters in the Seventh Edition of Social Welfare: Politics and Public Policy (Allyn & Bacon, 2011). He has also authored or co-authored a number of instructor resources for Pearson in the policy area over the past several years. He has presented at numerous national and regional conferences. He was previously affiliated with the Health Behavior Research and Training Institute at the University of Texas at Austin. Prior to that, he served as Executive Director of AIDS Services Coalition of Hattiesburg, Mississippi. He has served on numerous boards of directors in several states and currently serves as President of the Lancaster County (PA) Medical Foundation. He is a member of the Council on Social Work Education.

    Table of Contents

    Brief Table of Contents
     
    Introduction: Politics, Rationalism, and Social Welfare Policy
    1. Politics and the Policymaking Process
    2. Analyzing, Implementing, and Evaluating Social Welfare Policy
    3. Politics and the History of Social Welfare Policy
    4. Ending Poverty: Is It an Issue Anymore?
    5. Preventing Poverty: Social Insurance and Personal Responsibility
    6. Disability Policy: Embracing a Civil Rights Perspective
    7. Helping Needy Families
    8. Providing Healthcare: Can All Americans Be Insured?
    9. Preventing Poverty: Education and Employment Policy
    10. Providing Social Services: Help for Children, Older Americans, and
    Individuals with Mental and Substance Use Disorders
    11. The Challenges of a Diverse Society: Gender and Sexual Orientation
    12. The Challenges of a Diverse Society: Race, Ethnicity, and Immigration
    Conclusion: Politics, Rationalism, and the Future of Social Welfare Policy
     
    Detailed Table of Contents
     
    Introduction: Politics, Rationalism, and Social Welfare Policy 1
    What Is Social Welfare Policy? 2
    Social Welfare Policy: A Rational Approach 4
    Social Welfare Policy: A Political Approach 6
    Summary 11
    Discussion Questions and Class Activities 12
    Resources 12
    Notes 12
     
    1. Politics and the Policymaking Process 15
    The Policymaking Process 15
    Financing the Welfare State 28
    Summary 34
    Discussion Questions and Class Activities 34
    Resources 35
    Notes 35
     
    2. Analyzing, Implementing, and Evaluating Social Welfare Policy 39
    The Politics of Policy Analysis 39
    The Politics of Policy Implementation 43
    The Politics of Policy Evaluation 50
    Summary 68
    Discussion Questions and Class Activities 69
    Resources 69
     
    3. Politics and the History of Social Welfare Policy 73
    The Early History of Social Welfare Policy in America 73
    The Great Depression and Fdr’s New Deal 76
    LBJ and the War on Poverty 77
    More Social Welfare Expansion 81
    The Reagan and Bush Years 83
    The Presidential Years of Bill Clinton 88
    The George W. Bush Presidency 90
    Barack Obama’s Presidency 96
    Summary 100
    Discussion Questions and Class Activities 100
    Resources 101
    Notes 101
     
    4. Ending Poverty: Is It an Issue Anymore? 107
    What Is Poverty? 107
    Why Are the Poor, Poor? 121
    The Politics of Hunger 128
    The Politics of Affordable Housing 132
    Poor and Homeless: Not Invisible AnyMore 136
    A Fundamental Shift 139
    Does Welfare Cause Poverty? 140
    Whither Public Assistance? 141
    Summary 144
    Discussion Questions and Class Activities 145
    Resources 146
    Notes 146
     
    5. Preventing Poverty: Social Insurance and Personal Responsibility 153
    Preventing Poverty Through Compulsory Savings 153
    Social Security: The World’s Largest Social Welfare Program 155
    Social Security’s Goals: Adequacy, Equity, and Efficiency 163
    Saving Social Security 170
    Public Policy and Private Pensions 176
    Unemployment Insurance 178
    Workers’ Compensation 183
    Summary 187
    Discussion Questions and Class Activities 188
    Resources 188
    Notes 188
     
    6. Disability Policy: Embracing a Civil Rights Perspective 195
     
    Disability and Civil Rights 196
    Public Assistance and Disability 204
    Veterans Administration Disability System 215
    Disability and Work 215
    Disability Policy for Children 221
    Disability Policy for the Future 225
    Summary 225
    Discussion Questions and Class Activities 226
    Resources 227
    Notes 227
     
    7. Helping Needy Families 237
    From Mothers’ Aid to AFDC 237
    Making Parents Pay: A History of Child Support Enforcement 239
    Benefits of Child Support 241
    Child Support Enforcement Agency’s Services 241
    Child Support Enforcement’s Effectiveness 245
    State Compliance and Cse Privatization 248
    The Reincarnations of Welfare and Work 249
    Why the Fuss About “Welfare”? 252
    Has Welfare as We Knew It Ended? 256
    Spending Forecast 267
    How Effective Has TANF Been? 268
    TANF’s Future 270
    Summary 270
    Discussion Questions and Class Activities 271
    Resources 272
    Notes 272
     
    8. Providing Healthcare: Can All Americans Be Insured? 281
    Good Health or Medical Attention? 281
    How Americans Pay for Healthcare 284
    What Ails Healthcare? 301
    Incrementalism and the 2009—2010 Effort for Universal Healthcare 308
    Healthcare: More Ethical Dilemmas 318
    Summary 322
    Discussion and Class Activities 323
    Resources 323
    Notes 324
     
    9. Preventing Poverty: Education and Employment Policy 331
    Education for the Few or the Many? 331
    Public Education: The Progressive Era to World War II 333
    The Post World War II Era: Increased Federal Involvement in Education 334
    Was Thirty Years of Educational Reform Necessary? 346
    Education and the Obama Administration 347
    Federal Reluctance in Employment Policy 348
    Reluctance Overcome: The New Deal 349
    The War on Poverty: The Search for a Cure 350
    Minimum Wages and Living Wages 357
    Economic Crisis, the Bush Bailout, and the Obama Stimulus Plan 359
    Summary 360
    Discussion Questions and Class Activities 361
    Resources 362
    Notes 363

     

    10. Providing Social Services: Help for Children, Older Americans, and
    Individuals with Mental and Substance Use Disorders 369
    Social Services in the United States 369
    Child Welfare Policy and Services 372
    Social Services for Older Americans 393
    Social Services for Individuals with Mental and Substance Use Disorders 399
    Summary 415
    Discussion Questions and Class Activities 416
    Resources 417
    Notes 418
     
    11. The Challenges of a Diverse Society: Gender and Sexual Orientation 427
    The Feminization of Poverty 427
    Women in Political Office 433
    Resuscitating the Equal Rights Amendment 434
    Family Care 436
    No Middle Ground on Abortion Rights 438
    Confronting Violence Against Women 446
    The Era of Lgbt Rights 453
    Summary 462
    Discussion Questions and Class Activities 462
    Websites 463
    Notes 464

    12. The Challenges of a Diverse Society: Race, Ethnicity, and Immigration 471
    Racial Equality: How Far Have We Come? 471
    The Civil Rights Acts 472
    School Desegregation 473
    Housing and Racial Discrimination 478
    Affirmative Action 481
    Voting Rights 487
    American Indians and Public Policy 491
    Racial and Ethnic Targeting 494
    Immigration and Social Welfare 499
    Summary 514
    Discussion Questions and Class Activities 515
    Resources 516
    Notes 516
     

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