Social Policy and Social Justice

<p><strong style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(51 51 51 1)>Social Policy and Social Justice: Meeting the Challenges of a Diverse Society</strong><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(51 51 51 1)> is grounded in a clear conceptual framework of social justice. It offers rigorous up-to-date analyses of contemporary social policy issues contributed by leading experts in the field. The book examines the complex relationship between social policy and economic social and cultural transformation while also addressing the persistent conflict between universal and population-specific approaches to social welfare.</span></p><p></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(51 51 51 1)>In addition this book addresses the critical contextual components of social policy development and implementation (history ideology political economy and culture) analyzes major substantive areas of policy (e.g. income support health and behavioral health social services) and provides content designed to strengthen students' skills in policy analysis critical thinking and advocacy.</span></p><p></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(51 51 51 1)>The fifth edition provides updated examples and data expanded content on the significance of diversity equity and inclusion on the development substance and implementation of social policies and new chapters on immigration and housing policies. It also includes the eligibility requirements to receive the benefits of safety net policies such as Social Security Medicare Medicaid TANF and the ACA. Refreshed pedagogical aids include revised graphics discussion questions and ancillary materials.</span></p><p></p><p><strong style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(51 51 51 1)>Social Policy and Social Justice</strong><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(51 51 51 1)> is ideal for undergraduate and graduate social work courses as well as classes in fields such as nursing public policy and political science.</span></p>