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IRA C. COLBY, DSW, is Dean of the Graduate College of Social Work, University of Houston, in Houston, Texas. Dr. Colby has served on, chaired, or held elective positions in a number of national social work associations, including past president of the Council on Social Work Education, and serves on a number of journal editorial boards.
CATHERINE N. DULMUS, PhD, LCSW, is Professor, Associate Dean for Research, and Director of the Buffalo Center for Social Research in the School of Social Work at the University at Buffalo, SUNY, and Research Director at Hillside Family of Agencies in Rochester, New York.
KAREN M. SOWERS, PhD, is Dean and Beaman Professor in the College of Social Work at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Her research interests include juvenile justice, sexuality, social work education, child welfare, evidence-based practice, and international social work practice.
Chapter 1 Social Welfare Policy as a Form of Social Justice
Ira Colby
Introduction
Social Welfare Policy Defined
The Relationship Between Justice Theory and Social Welfare Policy
Social Work Values and Policy
The Traditional Conceptual Framework of Social Welfare
Crafting Justice-Based Policy
Conclusion
Key Terms
Review Questions for Critical Thinking
Online Resources
References
Chapter 2 RECONCEPTUALIZING THE EVOLUTION OF THE AMERICAN WELFARE STATE
Bruce Jansson
Introduction.
Some Daunting Challenges Facing Historians of the American Welfare State
Nine Eras
Topics for Further Research
Where Next?
Key Terms
Review Questions for Critical Thinking
Online Resources
References
Chapter 3 HUMAN SECURITY AND THE WELFARE OF SOCIETIES
Jody Williams
Introduction
The Need to Redefine Security for the 21st Century
Human Security: Its Fundamentals and Its Roots
Is there a Future for a Human Security Framework?
Conclusion
Key Terms
Review Questions for Critical Thinking
Online Sources
References
Chapter 4 Social Policy from a Global Perspective
Robin Sakina Mama
Introduction
Globalization
Globalization as it relates to policy
Globalization and Ethics
Globalization, Policy and Social Work Practice
Key Terms
Review Questions for Critical Thinking
Online Resources
References
Chapter 5 Social Justice for Marginalized and Disadvantaged Groups: Issues and Challenges for Social Policies in Asia
Joseph Kin Fun Kwok
Introduction
Social Justice: An Asian perspective
Social Justice and Social Harmony
Social Policy
Example - An Asian context on social policy and social justice
An Asian Perspective on Social Policy Development
Social Enterprise and Social Capital
Conclusion
Key Terms
Review Questions for Critical Thinking
Online Resources
References
Chapter 6: Welfare Reform: The Need for Social Empathy
Elizabeth A. Segal
Introduction
A Brief History of Welfare Reform
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
The Success of Welfare Reform
Who Receives Welfare?
Why welfare Reform has Failed
Inherent contradictions in welfare reform
Values conflicts
The gap in experiencing and understanding poverty
Social Empathy
Where do we go from here? The future of welfare in America
Key terms
Review Questions for Critical Thinking
Online Resources
References
Chapter 7: Not by the Numbers Alone: The Effects of Economic and Demographic Changes on Social Policy
Michael Reisch
Introduction
Economic Globalization
Poverty, Inequality, and Unemployment
Demographic Changes: Racism and Immigration
Implications for Social Policy
Welfare Reform as a Policy Illustration
Conclusion
Key Terms
Review Questions for Critical Thinking
Online Sources
References
Chapter 8: The U.S. Patriot Act: Implications for the Social Work Profession
Stan Stojkovic
Introduction
The U.S. Patriot Act: Significant Activities and a New System of Justice
The U.S. Patriot Act and the Social Work Profession
Conclusion
Key Terms
Online Sources
Review Questions for Critical Thinking
References
Chapter 9: Social Justice in a World of Anywhere Access?
Paul R. Raffoul
Introduction
Globalization
Societal acceptance and utilization of technology
Use of Social Media
Social Media and Empowerment
Social Media and Privacy Issues
Information Access and Authenticity
Insuring diversity and cultural differences
Influencing the development of social policy
Unintended consequences of technology and social policy
A look ahead to the year 2022
Key Terms
Online Resources
Review Questions for Critical Thinking
References
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